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Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

Henderson, NV

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?

7 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?

Great school with lots of potential, and they make sure you know about it. Not just promoting Osteo Med but how they help the community thru the sciences. Make sure you have time to visit the Strip afterwards - it's a great feeling once interviews are over.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why D.O.? Why Touro?

What was the most interesting question?

"Your mother is a nurse. What does she think about you going D.O.?"

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed all application materials; 0 mock interviews; soul/personality-searching/evaluation

What was the most difficult question?

Explaining a low GPA or low MCAT (even with an upward trend)

What impressed you positively?

Friendliness of the faculty and staff - they make you feel right at home. Located 10-15 minutes away from the Strip.

What impressed you negatively?

Parking lot looks a little small; tour guide told stories about police ticketing speeders on the street right in front of the school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That we wouldn't have a bathroom break until 2.5 hours into being informed about the school. Interviewing for the first time makes me a bit nervous.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Admissions office runs very efficiently as is.
📍 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?

Treasure Island (comped! b/c I'm in their Players Club)

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes