Blacksburg, VA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
If you are considering VCOM good for you, and good luck at your interview!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Since your father is an allopathic physician how do you think he feels about you applying to this school?
What was the most interesting question?
What's your favorite book, who wrote it, and why did you like the author so much.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read the interview feedback on SDN, re-read my primary and secondary apps, and had a couple of beers the night before.
What was the most difficult question?
Tell me your greatest weakness. (Typical self searching question to judge your reaction and response)
What impressed you positively?
Everything. Virginia Tech has worked hard to build this program into something rivaling UVA, EVMS, and MCV. The facilities are great and the response from the admissions department and all of the staff in general is warm and welcoming.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I could have ordered more food for lunch.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 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?
Nothing. Meghan, Julie, and Bea are all fantastic!
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
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