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?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The interview was semi-closed. They have access to your CV and your secondary application. They also asked like 30 questions but it was still very relaxed.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What is your position on stem cell research?
What was the most interesting question?
Is fear a motivator for you? 3 people to dinner, who would you bring and what would you make? If you had to put on a talent show right now, what talent would you showcase?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, mock interviews, lots of practice, re-read applications and papers
What was the most difficult question?
Stem cell research question. The last time I studied stem cells I was a junior in college so it wasn't fresh in my mind.
What impressed you positively?
EVERYTHING! This school is my number 1 choice. Great residency placements, COMLEX scores, faculty, research opportunities, and the campus is gorgeous!
What impressed you negatively?
Exams every monday and sometimes friday. I'd prefer to have a week of exams every 6 weeks, it gives you a chance to breath for one weekend every two months.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The continental breakfast..it's not exactly continental. Since we had to meet so early I figured I'd eat there.. bad choice. Eat breakfast first!
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 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?
7 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?
Send e-mails of the admission committee's decision to applicants. Why is the most important part of
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 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 International
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Marriott Suites
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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