Harrogate, TN
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
7 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Relax. Be yourself. Have fun! Knock 'em dead!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
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.
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.
🤝 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?
7 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?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 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?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
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
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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