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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus

Blacksburg, VA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-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?

9 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?

Tell me about yourself. Tell me about your medical mission trips and volunteer experiences.
What to you is the most pressing issue facing healthcare today. How would you fix that?
Why DO? Why VCOM?

What was the most interesting question?

None were really interesting, we were just conversing.

What was the most difficult question?

The healthcare and how to fix question.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

9 out of 10

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

9 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, interview feedback, mock interview at my school, family members and coworkers asking me questions.

What impressed you positively?

The attitude of everyone there, including the students. They had a big test that day and were still happy to meet people.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

You can order as much food as you like, so you can get a salad too. I was hungry. But don't go overboard!

What are your general comments?

Very conversational, it was great talking with the faculty. They seemed genuinely interested in meeting with me and getting to know me. After the interview, a 4th year called me to ask if I had any other questions. They are really great there. Very organized.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Very approachable people. Megan and Bea are always willing to help or answer questions. They are ver