Des Moines, IA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The interview was very clinical. As mentioned above, the interviewers were very clinical. The questions were so pointed there was little leeway to expound on the answers, and no further follow-up was asked. Not only that, but all the questions they asked were already answered in my application. The interview itself was so out of sync with the rest of the day I'm not sure which face was the real face of DMU - the friendly enthusiastic one, or the stoney-faced sitting-in-judgment silent staring after every single answer. Lots of folks love this place, but after the interview DMU went from #1 on my list to dead last. I just can't reconcile the dichotomy of the interview vs. the rest of the day. One of those faces is right, but I can't really figure out which one. I was VERY disappointed - especially when everything else was so outstanding.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What is the hardest thing you've ever done.
What was the most interesting question?
None, really. All the questions were quite canned and boring. Really.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read my file, read interview feedback.
What impressed you positively?
The facilities are fabulous. The students are VERY friendly - if they see you standing around they'll walk up to you and ask if you have any questions.
What impressed you negatively?
The interview. It was more like a trial. A dark room with a single light above my chair would have almost been a warmer experience. Dry question asked, question answered. Followed by three stoney faces staring back at me and 20-30 seconds of silence. Every question. Absolutely out of sync with the rest of the day.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How really family friendly Des Moines is.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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