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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What do you do in your free time?
Why DMU?
Why osteopathy?

What was the most interesting question?

None, really

What was the most difficult question?

Where else did I apply and why
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

8 out of 10

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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Heartland Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 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?

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?

reading SDN feedback, researching the school online and on SDN

What impressed you positively?

the facilities, the campus is nice, the board scores and match lists are impressive

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really. Well, some of the students were a little snobby.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The rotations are chosen for you (by lottery) and you might have to travel your 3rd and 4th years -- not great for those of us with families...

What are your general comments?

The interview is with an alumnus, a MSII and professor. The MSII and professor in my group were very friendly and conversational. The alumnus was a little more confrontational... None of the questions were difficult and most were file specific.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses