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Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Glendale, AZ

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

4 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Specific questions regarding activities listed on CV. They just wanted to know more about my responsbilities and involvement.
What is your favorite book? How do you think you will do in first year at med school? What will you do if you fail your first exam?
Why medicine? Why D.O.? What would you do if you didn't get into med school this year? (I said I already did) What will be the deciding factor in choosing btwn AZCOM or the other school?

What was the most interesting question?

If Pres. Obama were to call you and ask you about your opinions on the current healthcare debate, what would you say?

What was the most difficult question?

What made you decide to take classes at the graduate program you are in? Are you a reapplicant? Why not work or research? (for some reason, I fumbled around this answer and he furrowed his eyebrows at my answer)
🤝 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?

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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

8 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?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

PHX

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 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?

SDN. Had 2 other interviews before this one.

What impressed you positively?

Campus, facilities, the students! The students had just finished their 7am exam but they seemed happy and relaxed. They are building a SIM lab, will be complete early 2010, ready to go by Fall 2010. Got to talk with 3 different students while waiting for others to finish interviews and during lunch. They're working to expand the cafeteria. Saw anatomy lab, OMM lab, lecture hall, gym. I liked Glendale area and Phoenix a lot. Can definitely see myself living here. Residency match list and COMLEX pass rate are impressive. On-campus housing. A lot of land to expand in the future.

What impressed you negatively?

Small library. Small gym. Non-systems based curriculum. TUITION! If it were 10k cheaper, I would go here in a heartbeat.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How great the school is. I almost canceled this interview. I'm SO glad I went. The school is amazing.

What are your general comments?

I found out about my acceptance within 3 days of interview day, although I don't think this is common. They say you find out in 2-4 weeks.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Have a student lead the tour. Combine walking tour with driving portion.