Des Moines, IA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The day started with a session so that we got better acclimated with our fellow interviewees. This was followed by sessions aimed to show you what the school has to offer (Surgery Lab, HARVEY simulator, etc.). We then had lunch which was followed by a tour or interview depending upon the interview time you were given. The interview itself was very laid back and it seemed as if the interviewers were genuinely interested in what I had to say. If you get an interview here, I would highly recommend going to it. I was very impressed with the school, the facilities and especially with the students.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Why not be a pharmacist? (I work as a pharm tech)
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read SDN interview feedback, school website is very helpful, stayed with a student and spoke with him. I would recommend staying with a student at any interview if it is offered to you. You will be able to get insight on the school and will have more to talk about on your interview, plus the price is right.
What was the most difficult question?
What do you have to offer this school that other applicants don't?
What impressed you positively?
The students seemed very happy, lots of smiles, facilities were great (especially the gym if you like working out), Des Moines was bigger than I had anticipated.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing in particular. I'm from the midwest so living in Des Moines doesn't bother me. If you're from LA and love warm weather, this isn't the place for you.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The interview was done by a group (one student, one physician and one professor at the school).
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 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?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
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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