SDN Logo
 
 

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California

Vallejo, CA

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?

5 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?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

It was very relaxed. Dr. Haight is great and is very honest about the admissions process. I can see how the group interview could be nerve racking but our interviewers did a great job of making the environment relaxed
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

As a Psychology major, how will you handle the science load of medical school?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you believe is the largest challenge facing health care in developing countries?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock Interview, SDN, Read up on the school and my applications

What was the most difficult question?

As a physician's child do you feel you have an advantage when applying to medical school?

What impressed you positively?

All of the people we met were really friendly and honest when you asked them about the program. Dr. Haight is great and my interviewers were really laid back and seemed interested in what we were saying.

What impressed you negatively?

Location-the school is super isolated and is about 60 minutes from SF

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The options for housing are pretty limited.
🤝 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?

2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

4 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?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

SFO

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Quality Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes