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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 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 do you do for fun?
Where else did you apply?
Why WVSOM, Why DO?

What was the most interesting question?

They asked personal questoins about my application which showed that they had read it and remembered unique aspects.

What was the most difficult question?

Why WVSOM and why DO?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

No responses

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?

6 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?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

3 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?

SDN interview posts. Reviewed their website. relaxed.

What impressed you positively?

There seemed to be a tight knit community amongst the first and second year students. Everyone I met was very friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

$2,000 deposit!! to hold your spot in the class which was not mentioned by the financial aid presentation and came up in conversation later.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The school is in a small town setting. Most places are about an hour or more away.

What are your general comments?

The interview and other interview candidates were both better than expected. Low stress, but take it seriously. It was obvious that the interview was not just a formality but they were not asking difficult questions rather trying to find out more information about the candidates.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses