Bradenton, FL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2011-12
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
What was the stress level of the interview?
7 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
4 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?
The group interview idea would be good if it were in addition to something like MMI, or a one-on-one interview. As a stand alone solution, it is not a good way to judge the character of a person.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
If you had an on-line test, would you be able to resist the urge to cheat by using the books?
How did you prepare for the interview?
I relaxed the day before, went to the beach. I met up with 3 other interviewees at the hotel and went to dinner with them. They ended up being in my interview group.
What impressed you positively?
I like the idea of PBL. Learning in the form of a story helps keep ideas together, and makes them easier to recall later.
What impressed you negatively?
the group interview. Six people, sixty minutes. They were only giving me about 10 minutes of their time to let me sell myself. I flew across the country and I only got 10 minutes?
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Who all the members of my group would be so that we could talk before the interview and would not be so nervous when it came time to talk in the group situation.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
DO NOT DO group interviews. It is difficult to make a competition for a spot into a collaborative effort. Once a person is accepted, they will be able to work with others. There were people in my interview group that were a negative impact on the group performance.
📍 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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$501+
What airport did you fly into?
Tampa, Fl
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Wingate by Wyndham
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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