Bradenton, FL
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?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 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?
Positive. I really enjoyed the experience. Great area (beaches, potential $$ in real estate, lots of things to do and perfect weather, dont miss Siesta Key), great staff. Very welcoming and calming and happy students.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Weakness/Strength, Conflict resolution, What is not in your application, Leadership experience, Hobbies, experience with Osteopathy as a student and patient, and article summary (it is very easy)
What was the most interesting question?
No surprises. The questions are all on SDN. They did ask about where I learned Spanish, but everything else was standard.
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, reviewed applications, mock interivews, and finally realizing that I can't do much more to prepare but relax. They already want you on paper so they just want to see you and get to know you are who you are.
What impressed you positively?
Visiting with the students about the PBL program. The growth in the area will be a big advantage.
What impressed you negatively?
nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How much I really want to go there. The program really fits my learning style better than I had thought.
🤝 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 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?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
TPA
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Econolodge
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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