Blacksburg, VA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
1 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
1 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
This school is a tiny depressing building that seemed deserted and lifeless the minute I walked in. The students seemed slightly dull and the admissions staff are a throw back to a highschool popularity contest. They are looking for people who will play their game. Also, Megan and Bea were obsessed with the whole "hokie" thing. They also presented a rather scewed version of what osteopathy actually is and made a rather pathetic attempt to make this school look better than it actually is. They should choose admissions people who's IQ's exceed 75 to present the school and the practice of osteopathic medicine.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How will it affect you when/if you are sued by a patient?
What was the most interesting question?
How will it affect you when/if you are sued by a patient?
How did you prepare for the interview?
The VCOM website, VCOM handbook obtained prior to interview, SDN, mock interviews, asking various physicians ethical questions that I thought would be asked of me.
What impressed you positively?
The anatomy lab was the only positive component this school has to offer.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
It it is laid back...but it is not that laid back. They attempt to create a relaxed environment; however, do not allow this to steer you away from acting professionally. Some other candidates that were interviewing became slightly too comfortable and did display a lack of professionalism and maturity.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
1 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
1 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
The admissions staff is quite obviously fake and do not do a very good job of hiding it.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In 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
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hampton Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
Success!
School has been added to your favorites.