Blacksburg, VA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ 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?
9 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 is your ranking of this school's location?
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
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What would you do if you caught someone cheating? Answer: Turn him or her in.
What was the most interesting question?
Give me an example of a disappointment in your life.
What was the most difficult question?
What is your favorite book? I don't read for leisure so this caught me off guard. I simply said I didn't read for leisure and enjoyed more out doorsy things. He said, "Well at least you are honest."
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 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?
My app and SDN.
What impressed you positively?
The technology and the location
What impressed you negatively?
Small cafeteria without variety--which is not big deal to me, especially since most students go elsewhere or home for lunch. The library is also small, but by the same token, most the things you will need can be/are downloaded off your computer.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing really
What are your general comments?
Overall, it was a great experience. The staff seem uniquely interested in their students and are very polite. The interview was very laid back and conversational.
📍 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?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Comfort Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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