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?
9 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
5 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?
we all got in on time through security (yes, it's very strict, but the guy was friendly), then we introduced ourselves twice, once to a (the?) dean, another time to the admissions people. half went on a tour, the other half went on interviews: 4 30-min sessions with 2 interviewers to one person. then some living spaces talks and a financial aid talk some time in there. ultimately, i was accepted, but declined the offer because while i think it'll be a GREAT school in 10 years, i don't want to be part of a 'guinea pig' class. the stats for the board pass rate are as yet unknown. also, the $1500 deposit was just too much for a school i was only lukewarm about.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
can't remember them so much right now - very similar to the ones posted by others.... tell us something about yourself we don't know... strengths/weaknesses and how you're trying to overcome your weakness... tell us about a time you were stressed and how you dealt with it... why osteopathic medicine... the interviewers would read down their sheet and ask questions, even though i had already answered them before. they also did not make much eye contact. i thought i wouldn't get in because of the interview.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read up on SDN and their website. went walking around the shopping area by the hotel the night before to relax.
What impressed you positively?
beautiful facilities (almost spartan, with anorexic lockers), friendliness of admissions officers and other people we happened upon at the school, nice area - seemed quiet. the other interviewees seemed really friendly as well. the library is spacious and has lots of computers.
What impressed you negatively?
we didn't get to see students interact, as they were on break. the interviewers also negatively impressed me - really impersonal. more on that below.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
that the school is only two years old and so does not qualify for the national health service corps scholarship.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 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?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
TPA
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Comfort Suites
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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