Des Moines, IA
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?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The interview was conducted by a physician, a faculty member, and 2 students. Everything was very conversational and I did not feel stressed at all. The one way I feel that these interviewers excelled was the fact that I felt truly listened to. They seemed to appreciate my answers and be truly interested in my input to their questions.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Nothing stood out as particularly interesting. Just the basics were asked.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read over interview feedback on SDN.
What was the most difficult question?
None of the questions were difficult. The interview was very non-stressful.
What impressed you positively?
The facilities! Also, the students were very friendly and willing to stop and talk to the interviewees.
What impressed you negatively?
I can't think of a thing. The two drawbacks to the program include the lack of clinical experience in years 1 & 2 and the utilization of almost exclusively lecture/lab teaching methods.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I had rented a car. My motel was close to the airport, but there was absolutely nothing to do around there. I had to walk about a half mile to eat supper (even though the info DMU sent said there were several restaurants within walking distance).
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
6 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?
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?
DSM
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hearland Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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