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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

3 out of 10

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

2 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Interviewer #3 asked a lot of situational questions-- give me an example of when you've helped someone, etc.
My second interviewer was really looking to be asked more questions, and I don't know if he actually asked me any personal questions at all. He gave out a lot of school information though, and was very helpful.
There were a lot of questions-- the first interviewer asked me a lot about m interest in rural medicine, how my experiences affected my interests, and what I thought of the school and why.

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

The situational questions are always really tough for me.
🤝 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?

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?

8 out of 10

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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

Richmond

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

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?

Reviewed the VCOM web site, my own application.

What impressed you positively?

The Anatomy lab! The global health program. How friendly everyone was.

What impressed you negatively?

It was a long interview day.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Cold? Virginia? Snow?

What are your general comments?

Everyone was incredibly helpful and friendly. Great experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses