Bradenton, FL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
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?
4 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
4 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I was brought into a room with two interviewers who would ask me a question, then busily look down and write on a pad while I answered it. They didnt smile much and I almost felt like I was getting grilled. The questions were easy enough and general since it was a close-file. Basically they ask the same questions to everybody.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me what the article you read today was about.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read SDN, mock interview, looked over application
What impressed you positively?
The facilities are brand new and the area is up and coming.
What impressed you negatively?
The school is located in the middle of nowhere with a bunch of cow pastures around it. The surrounding area is full of retirees. You have to drive about a half an hour to reach any semblance of civilization. Also, there is tons of construction going on EVERYWHERE. As you can tell, I wasnt in love with the location. The security was unbelievably tight, they almost didnt let my girlfriend into the school as a guest! The librarian was definitely a strange dude, I dont know if i would get along with him. The school was totally empty and i got an eerie feeling walking around it. I dont like the lack of social contact the students at this school have. My impression is that with PBL, you basically live like a hermit and read all day long. Not exactly what I want my med school experience to be like.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How tight the security was. I wouldnt have brought my girlfriend along because I dont think they treated her right.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Faculty member
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In 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?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Days Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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