Glendale, AZ
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Semi-open file. Interviewers had my CV, personal statement (which I was surprised about!) and secondary. No transcripts, MCAT scores. Know your application very well and think of things to say about your extracurriculars that aren't on it that are unique to you. My interviewers were very laid back and all seemed to really want to be there and get to know me better. If your tourguide offers their email address, take it! Mine was a student and was very nice- she suggested good apartments to live in, moving options, etc.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Questions regarding my personal statement. What was your worst grade in? Tell me how you chose your major.
What was the most interesting question?
Do you know how Jimmy Hendrix died? (led to a discussion about attempted suicide and a physician's role in respecting the wishes of the patient) What would you do if someone came to you with wounds that looked intentional?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, read over application/secondary, previous interviews, mock interviews
What impressed you positively?
Facilities were beautiful, students all seemed to love it, impressive rotations/matches, strong board scores, WEATHER.
What impressed you negatively?
The average age of incoming first years seems to be a little higher than other schools. I was the only person in my interview group still in undergrad.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Lots of down time. I interviewed first, and sat around for about 2.5 hours. There was a small financial aid presentation during the wait. However, the tour after was way worth the wait- I loved the school!
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 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?
5 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?
Less down time, more student interaction. But everyone was extremely friendly and really wanted to m
📍 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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
Sky Harbor
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Comfort Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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