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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

How important is basic medical research to a medical school?
Question about my personal statement/ what I learned living with my mom.
What are your strengths/weaknesses?

What was the most interesting question?

What is the difference between Greek and Greco-Roman thought? (I think he was just getting at my experience in a great books program)

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing. It really felt like they were just trying to get a feel for my personality and interaction style.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

9 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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

DSM/SNA

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?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

7 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

mock interview with undergrad faculty and feedback from premed adviser, going over the website and my application, sdn

What impressed you positively?

just about everything. The facilities are great, the faculty seems friendly and available, and the students seem genuinely excited to be there.

What impressed you negatively?

the cold.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing. I felt quite prepared.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses