Vallejo, CA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
7 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 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
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Asked about a quote in my application. and how that was connected to being a DO.
What was the most difficult question?
Your in biotech making money why would you choose to become a doctor? - Not really difficult but interesting choice of asking it.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
4
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN and school website and my application info.
What impressed you positively?
Dr. Haight! He was extremely helpful and really tried to prep us for the interview portion of the day. He helped warm us up and he really made the day less stressful.
What impressed you negatively?
There is a lot of construction going on but that can only mean more growth in the future.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing. But beware big deposit and group interviews.
What are your general comments?
Started at 9 am , and if you are driving I would leave early or go a day before to check it out because with the construction it can be confusing. The first hour Dr. Haight gave an introduction. Then he gave us a Q&A section to warm us up and give tips regarding our personal applications. Then we had the student tour. And then the group interview for an hour. Each student was asked 3-5 questions depending on your file and who they want to ask more about. I interviewed on a Monday and was accepted that Friday. They meet every other week on Thursday to make a decision on the last two weeks of apps. They rarely take off the waitlist but if you are waitlisted you could be picked up for the following application cycle via early decision.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
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