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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?

No responses

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe experience X from my file.
How will you add to our school?
Why DMU? Why DO?

What was the most interesting question?

If you could go back in time and meet anyone, who would it be and why?

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing out of the ordinary...no ethical/healthcare type questions
🤝 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?

9 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Renaissance Savery Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

4 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, website, read over all of my essay question answers

What impressed you positively?

The facilities really seemed top-notch.

What impressed you negatively?

No OMM demonstration as that part of the day was not planned well at all.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There is very little if any traffic congestion in the Des Moines University area so you don't need to leave from the hotel too early in the morning to arrive on time.

What are your general comments?

Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to hearing back from DMU.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses