Bradenton, FL
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?
4 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Stayed at the Days Inn which was okay except that they do not have late check out. Arrived at 8, listened to faculty, dean and admissions staff speak. They had snacks, muffins, breakfast items which was very kind. Toured the building. Interviewed with 2 faculty (ie. 2-on-one) who were very personable and made the interview a low-stress experience (very conversational). Then had lunch and listened to financial aid speech and a third year student, as well as a talk by a local realtor who helps students find housing free of charge. Concluded after admissions staff told us what came next. Overall, it was a very pleasant, smooth, and interesting experience. PBL is a great fit for my study style, but definitely is not for everyone.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How would you handle a student in PBL group who is always talking or answering questions, and how would you you encourage a shy student to speak up?
How did you prepare for the interview?
AACOMAS app, secondary app, school website, SDN
What impressed you positively?
Modern facilities, open-door policy with faculty, students may study anywhere in building during open hours, location.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing truly negative...just unsure of the prosection-style gross anatomy.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing.
🤝 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?
9 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?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ 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?
Days Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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