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Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harrogate, TN

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What was your favorite class?
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Why medicine and why osteopathic medicine in particular?

What was the most interesting question?

None...all were really general. Most of the questions allowed me to direct the interview towards the things that I wanted them to know. This is the advantage of a closed file interview.

What was the most difficult question?

None were difficult.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

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?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Express

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

5 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?

Read SDN interview feedback and talked to my DO mentor. I then took the questions posted on SDN and rehearsed my answers to them in the mirror.

What impressed you positively?

The facilities are unbelievable. The faculty seemed to be extremely helpful and personable. The students seemed to really love the school. The students answered any and all questions honestly. The personnel in the admissions office is wonderful! Bob is the perfect person to give the tour! He is so kind and helpful!

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How laid back the interview truly would be. You can really relax and be yourself. There was absolutely no need to be nervous.

What are your general comments?

Relax. Be yourself. Have fun! Knock 'em dead!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses