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Ohio State University College of Medicine

Columbus, OH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about a time when you faced great difficulty, and how did you overcome it?
Tell me about your path to medicine (I am a non-traditional student)
Where do you see your career going in the future?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about the research projects you are doing now (I work for a public health organization)

What was the most difficult question?

The student interviewer: I am your advocate. How do you want me to present you to the admissions committee?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

Port Columbus International Airport

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed SDN interview feedback, read my primary and secondary responses, researched the school's curriculum etc.

What impressed you positively?

Dr. Capers, the OSU students, the facilities, and the new LSI curriculum. Also the integration of the med school with the undergrad school in Columbus - I like that collegetown feel. Also, they gave us laptop bags and flash drives.

What impressed you negatively?

No complaints about the interview, but I am told that parking gets a bit scarce. Also, Columbus gets cold fast and stays cold for a long time - Floridians and Californians beware.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That Hopkins invented the medical education system that's been in place for the past century.

What are your general comments?

Enjoyed the interview and loved the school. The enthusiasm of the students and staff is palpable, and the LSI curriculum gives students a lot of flexibility in tailoring their education to their learning style.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep up the good work!