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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?

No responses

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

All three interviews were super low key and very conversational. The key is to be relaxed but still be professional. They really seem to want to get to know you - so let them! I also asked plenty of questions to each interviewer and interviewed them.
Asked what part of Osteopathy was of the mot interest to me. Can you really see your self living in Blacksburg?
Tell me about your research? Why do you want to work with the underserved?

What was the most interesting question?

Which science class did you dislike during undergrad - not hard just not expecting it.

What was the most difficult question?

none.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 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?

Interviewed myself on the car ride down, SDN, re-read my primary and secondary apps.

What impressed you positively?

The affiliation with VTech, how modern the facilities are, the anatomy lab - NO SMELL!!!, the OMM and sim rooms.

What impressed you negatively?

The cap on financial aid .. i have A LOT of debt from my Masters degree and i will have to do some creative bookkeeping to go here -but i think it is super worth it.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed with the school - especially having attended and worked at school whose med school is ranked 14th in the country. I think the curriculum is very forward and i feel they are truly trying to make it a cutting edge school. Everyone is beyond super nice. Students seemed generally happy - it IS med school you cant be happy all the time but generally speaking.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses