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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2011-12

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

0 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?

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
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What are your general comments?

Loved this school! They really know what they're doing and they are rightfully proud of it.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why osteopathy?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell us about your Master's degree in Bioethics.

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN; reviewed my app;

What was the most difficult question?

None; nothing tricky or unexpected.

What impressed you positively?

Global health opportunities; electives; facilities are top-notch; helpfulness of the professors.

What impressed you negatively?

Rotations at away hospitals; may have to travel or move.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How friendly the entire staff and student body were.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
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What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
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What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Loved my interview day! Thanks for being so very helpful!
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

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?

$201-$300

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn at Drake

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes