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Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

East Lansing, MI

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Did you always want to pursue medicine? What experiences have you had that pushed you towards medicine?
Why D.O. and not M.D.?
Why MSUCOM?

What was the most interesting question?

How would you deal with the challenges and pressures of medical school?

What was the most difficult question?

Name a time in your life when you faced adversity and how did you overcome it.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

10 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interview, read the school's website, read this site

What impressed you positively?

Everyone involved in the process was very laid back and helpful.

What impressed you negatively?

The only negative that I can think of is that the buffalo wings that I had for lunch were slighty cold.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Overall, it was a very positive experience for me. My interview was more of a conversation than a structured interview. Everyone involved was helpful. I was never really asked a question that was extremely difficult or controversial. They were honest with their information and in their discussions.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses