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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?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What did you do different to get a nine-point increase on your MCAT?
Why DMU? Why DO?
Why should we accept you?

What was the most interesting question?

What's the last book you read?

What was the most difficult question?

I don't remember thinking any one question was too difficult.
🤝 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?

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

DSM

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

5 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

6 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, visited the school's website

What impressed you positively?

The school was beautiful. I loved the facilities and how technologically up-to-date the school is considering it is the second oldest DO school in the country. Also, everyone was very friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing at all!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I would be given a packet of information along with a notepad and a pen, so I didn't need to bring anything with me.

What are your general comments?

Awesome school! I would be honored to go there.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

The financial aid lady could have been more enthusiastic about explaining everything.