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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?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How much money do you expect to make?
What do you think about genetic engineering?
Why VCOM? (Each one of my interviewers asked this question. By the third interview it was becoming a little difficult to reword the same answer, so be prepared. lol)

What was the most interesting question?

What is the dream? What do you wish to accomplish after your residency?

What was the most difficult question?

What are your 3 most important material possessions?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ 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?

Hampton Inn Christiansburg/Blacksburg

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 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?

Website and forums

What impressed you positively?

The people at this school are absolutely amazing. If you really want a nice, comfortable, hassle-free environment, this is a great choice. Plus, it is REALLY cheap to live here, which is always a great plus.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

DRESS CODE! I didn't know anyone but LECOM had a dress code. :(... Major bummer.

What are your general comments?

No matter what, this is a great school. The major decision really comes in when it comes to the rural surrounding area. It essentially all depends on preference.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses