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A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kirksville, MO

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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 me about your family...
Tell me your life story and how you got here (in GREAT detail--but that's okay because every facet is important).

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about your family (no other schools cared about my family).

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing was really difficult--it was very conversational.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

MCI

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

6 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, reading my applications

What impressed you positively?

The warmth and enthusiasm of the students, faculty, and staff. From the moment I walked in the door I felt like family. They have a lot of history to offer, and the best osteopathic manipulation program I've seen. The faculty and staff seem to be really proud of their students.

What impressed you negatively?

Kirksville is small, but you're only there for 2 years (you can go to several places throughout the country to do your clerkships).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How important osteopathic manipulation is to the philosophy of osteopathic medicine. Other DO schools teach it, but Kirksville seems to have a better understanding of it.

What are your general comments?

When I woke up and turned on the TV, the weather channel announced it was -4 degrees. By the time I got to the school, it was a mere +5 degrees. I was freezing walking in. A kind lady from the admissions office greeted me and held my frozen hands and said, ''Let me warm your hands! We are so glad to meet you. We've been looking forward to seeing you for a long time!'' They knew me individually. The interviewers didn't even open my file before me, but asked specific things about my education, past career, and family, even a specific story I shared in my application essay. I really felt they liked me already, and were just trying to prove it. Kirksville is far away from a lot of things I'm used to, but it really felt like family when I walked in. The students were enthusiastic and kind and excited about becoming doctors. It was a wonderful experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses