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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus

Blacksburg, VA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What would you do if you discovered another student cheating?
Why DO? What do you know about DO?
Would you be able to live in a smaller town like Blacksburg?

What was the most interesting question?

What is the one thing you have do that makes you most proud?

What was the most difficult question?

This question was previously posted. What would you do/tell the family who died due to your mistake as a doctor? The interviewer stressed that deaths occur every year due to medical errors before asking the question so interpret as you like.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn Christiansburg/Blacksburg

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

6 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?

read SDN interview feedback, reviewed application, read up on VCOM

What impressed you positively?

Everyone is extremely friendly. The time taken to familiarize applicants with VCOM, V Tech, and the area.

What impressed you negatively?

The building was smaller than I thought and made me wonder how they could have 300 students (1st and 2nd years since 3rd year was rotating).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Blacksburg is not that rural or small (at least it blends with Christiansburg which is bigger).

What are your general comments?

It was very relaxing and had a friendly atmosphere. One interviewer was a bit standoffish but perhaps that interviewer was the "bad cop" of the day.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses