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West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Lewisburg, WV

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What is your biggest weakness? Then as a followup..if this is your weakness, how will you deal with it during medical school?
Why Osteopathic Medicine?
Why WVSOM?

What was the most interesting question?

No interesting questions. just basic stuff.

What was the most difficult question?

What is your biggest weakness?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

8 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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

LVB

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

General Lewis 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?

4 out of 10

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

2 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?

Read SDN, school's website, DO application and supplemental application. had a few mock interviews too.

What impressed you positively?

The laid back nature of the school as a whole. it is very condusive towards a positive learning environment in a small, rural town in WV. Everyone seems to truly love it there.

What impressed you negatively?

The location of the school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.

What are your general comments?

It was a little more stressful that I had anticipated. one of the interviewers was pretty darn stoic and didnt open up till the end when he told me to have a safe trip back home. THey asked basic questions but seemed serious and asked them in a "grilling" nature.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses