Lynchburg, VA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Application Cycle: 2013-14
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
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?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Various questions involving biochemistry, microbiology, organic chemistry, and your understanding of these topics.
What was the most interesting question?
What are you looking for in a Medical School?
What was the most difficult question?
For me, the basic science questions as the last time I touched Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry was 3-4 years ago.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Mock interview, SDN
What impressed you positively?
Enthusiasm of staff, students, and professors. Friendliness of everyone. Dedication to excellence and respect of others with different beliefs.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That I would need to brush up on my old science knowledge.
What are your general comments?
There is a lot of conflicting feedback regarding this school, its beliefs, and its legitimacy as a medical school. INTERVIEW AT THE SCHOOL, learn what the school is about, and decide for yourself if it is a good fit for you.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Honestly, no complaints.
📍 On-Site Experience
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?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$201-$300
What airport did you fly into?
IAD (Going to visit D.C. and other places in Virginia)
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hampton Inn and Suites
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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