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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell about your misdemeanor. (asked in a friendly non-confrontational way, its better to get this out in the open)
Tell us a litlle about yourself.
What other schools have you applied to? How will you choose which one to go to? What about osteopathy speaks to you?

What was the most interesting question?

Why not Vet. Medicine? (I have dogs)

What was the most difficult question?

Why do you want to be a physician and how you you come to this decision? (especially why since my undergrad major was non-science)
🤝 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

7 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, talked to students at the school (ask your student tour guides about your specific interviewers for suggestions), read application

What impressed you positively?

facilities, emphasis on students, warm and welcoming atmosphere, new surgical area is really impressive

What impressed you negatively?

nothing, I think Des Moines is a great place to live

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Relax and be confident. Interview does not focus on academic discrepancies. Be yourself and enjoy the day. Be sure to ask questions at the end of interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses