Des Moines, IA
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?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
3 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
3 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The morning was about five hours of sales pitch, with not much substance. Sat in rooms for very long periods of time- didn't have tour till after lunch, by very unenthusiastic student detailing how he skips the majority of his classes. Interview was very confontaional- couldn't understand why I don't want to be an Army doctor, and tried to make me feel guilty for it. Also couldn't understand why I applied there with so much research experience. Interroagated me about my MD applications. If osteopathy expects to attract higher quality students, this is probably not the best method. I now understand why DO's have been, and continue to be, discrimanted against.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
How did you prepare for the interview?
skimmed application, research
What was the most difficult question?
Why would you apply here if you have so much research experience?
What impressed you positively?
nice facilities
What impressed you negatively?
Constant bombardment by staff/students trying to "sell" the school. Very cumbaiya-la-di-da. Almost cult-like.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 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?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Discouraging
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?
Wildwood Lodge
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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