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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

Tell me about your experiences. Asked me about my DO experience.
What characteristics should a good physician possess?
Why VCOM? Why osteopathy? Asked me about my DO experience.

What was the most interesting question?

"tell me about yourself questions. Why DO? Why VCOM? Where do you see yourself in 10 years...rural setting? What characteristics should a good physician possess?

What was the most difficult question?

none
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

Roa

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfot Inn

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?

10 out of 10

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

9 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?

SDN, read over my aacomas app and secondary app, mock interview, talked to myself a lot

What impressed you positively?

the technology, friendly students and staff, new facilities

What impressed you negatively?

nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Everyone was so warm, interested in you, and there to help you in any way possible.

What are your general comments?

The lowest stress interview you will have. The interviewers just want to get to know you as person. Speak honestly and openly. I found out of my acceptance the evening after my interviews.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses