Vallejo, CA
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?
8 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Okay. I was a little surprized that the interviewers believed that HIV is no longer a problem in the US, but this is a common misconception. I liked this format better than one on one as I am more used to talking in groups.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Will you take the MCAT over again?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, mock interviews, portfolio creation, practice questions
What was the most difficult question?
Given that you have lived in Africa for the last two years, and that there are many needy people in the US, do you plan to practice medicine here or over there?
What impressed you positively?
Dr. Haight is a blast. He is very honest and I frankly learned a lot about the admissions process. All the other interviewees got along and talked the whole time.
What impressed you negatively?
No student ambassadors, no information packets, no curriculum overview. Maybe just a busy day?
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
You need a car to buy groceries.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
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
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