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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus

Blacksburg, VA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Did you always want to become a physician?
Since your father is an allopathic physician how do you think he feels about you applying to this school?
Tell me about the work you do with diabetics and the provider in the department of family medicine. (I work at a medical school in Eastern NC)

What was the most interesting question?

What's your favorite book, who wrote it, and why did you like the author so much.

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me your greatest weakness. (Typical self searching question to judge your reaction and response)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

10 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?

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?

10 out of 10

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

8 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?

Read the interview feedback on SDN, re-read my primary and secondary apps, and had a couple of beers the night before.

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.

What are your general comments?

If you are considering VCOM good for you, and good luck at your interview!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Nothing. Meghan, Julie, and Bea are all fantastic!