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A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

Mesa, 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?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us of a time when you helped a person in need and how you felt about it.
What would you do if medicine wasn't an option?
Why medicine and what interests you about Osteopathic medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

If embryonic stem cells were able to cure paralyzed patients, would you administer such treatment to those who ask for it?

What was the most difficult question?

Compare and contrast the image of a doctor that you think the public holds and the image of the doctor you wish to become.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

No responses

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

PHX Sky Harbor

Where did you stay?

No responses

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?

No responses

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

No responses

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?

Reviewed my personal statement and application. Read the literature provided by the school's website.

What impressed you positively?

Very friendly admissions staff. Faculty interviewers were also very relaxed.

What impressed you negatively?

This school is very different compared to other medical schools. I don't consider this to be a true "negative" but it's something worth considering as you interview here and consider a potential offer.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

N/A

What are your general comments?

I recommend the afternoon interviews. You'll be doing your interviews later in the day, after touring the campus and having lunch with some Year 1 students. You'll be able to think of some questions to ask the interviewers and also better plan your interview strategy.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses