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Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Harlem

New York, NY

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Closed file = general questions about hobbies, life experiences, background.
What is an HMO? What do you think about the US health care system? Universal health care a good solution?
Why D.O.? Why Harlem? Why did you choose your undergrad program?

What was the most interesting question?

Why did you decide to go to your undergrad institution over the other schools in the city?

What was the most difficult question?

None. Specific questions may be considered difficult. I was asked the following: 1)What is an HMO? 2)What do you know about universal healthcare?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

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?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

I had a bunch of previous interviews, so I was already used to the process. I looked over my essays and AACOMAS app.

What impressed you positively?

Nothing. I already knew that NYC is the greatest place on earth. :)

What impressed you negatively?

-The building was still under construction. -The lunch that was offered consisted of a few slabs of flesh with some white bread. -Interview day was held across the street in a dingy corner of the building.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That they wouldn't offer a suitable lunch for people who don't eat flesh.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses