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University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Biddeford, ME

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe yourself since grammar school, and significant events that have led you to where you are.
What activities would you like to participate in while you're here?
What will be the hardest part about going to med school?

What was the most interesting question?

Who is your favorite clarinet player? (I've played clarinet for many years)

What was the most difficult question?

Describe yourself since grammar school, and significant events that have led you to where you are. (Yes, I really was asked this).
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

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?

Comfort Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

8 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?

7 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, read over my application, researched important topics, talked to alumni, had family and friends ask me questions and give me feedback.

What impressed you positively?

How enthusiastic all the students were. Even students who weren't tour guides sat down with us at lunch just because they were excited to talk to us and encourage us to come.

What impressed you negatively?

How small the campus is.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How laid back everything was going to be.

What are your general comments?

We watched a powerpoint prepared by former students, then sat in the cafe and chatted with students and one person from admissions until it was our interview time. Then we took a brief walk around campus.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses