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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 change

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?

7 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?

Tell us about yourself.
What did you learn from shadowing?
Where do you see healthcare in 10 years?

What was the most interesting question?

Specific question about my extracurricular.

What was the most difficult question?

What are you doing with your major? (Because the answer is... nothing!)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 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?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

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?

Friends or family

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?

8 out of 10

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

3 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

2 mock interviews, sdn intervew feedback, prepared with others

What impressed you positively?

The school was nice and teaching tools were interesting and seem as if they'd be effective. Students and interviewees were very friendly. If the pool of interviewees are an indication of the incoming class, I would be happy there as (mostly) everyone was friendly and not cutthroat.

What impressed you negatively?

That they claim to be a &quot;small school&quot; but boast a very large class ~220. Seems a bit conflicting. Some classes have mandatory attendance.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That they give you a portfolio. I carried around two the whole day.

What are your general comments?

Good experience overall. Hope I get in!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Give information about parking before the interview day. Otherwise they were very helpful.