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A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kirksville, MO

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-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?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Again, conversational. The question this time could be directed by the question, "Every student I see similar applications from every student; now, application aside, tell me who you REALLY are and what makes you want to be a doctor." 60 minute block, 20-30 minutes of it were filled. The final interview, by an admissions director, was 30 minutes long.
Questions were presented within a basic conversational format. If I had to sum up one question, it would have to be tell me about yourself and tell me why you want to be an osteopathic physician. Very laid back interview, very conversational. 60 minutes.
What do you think of Kirksville?

What was the most interesting question?

How will your background in art come into play in your performance as a physician?

What was the most difficult question?

No questions were hard, but make sure that you carry yourself through the interview as a conversation.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

Admissions staff

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?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

St. Louis

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

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?

2 out of 10

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

2 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?

I spoke with two osteopathic physicians that graduated from KCOM, looked at SDN, and spoke with two current students (ambassador + his friend)

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness, OMM facilities ("OMT" at KCOM), cleansliness, number of study facilities, technology, residency placement locations

What impressed you negatively?

Location.... I don't know if it's for me or not.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Fly to Kansas City, not St. Louis

What are your general comments?

KCOM is a great facility, but I honestly don't know if I can work past the location. A small town provides a nice study environment, but it might not be for me.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Admissions office was great. The cookies ROCK.