Vallejo, CA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
do students have the opportunity to gain clinical exposure during their basic science years?
What was the most difficult question?
none. however, another student was asked why medicine was considered to be a manipulative science.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
4
What was the stress level of the interview?
9 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
sdn, personal statement, secondary application
What impressed you positively?
the people were unbelievably kind and friendly. dr. haight is an excellent representative of the school and was cordial and professional with all the interviewees. he wants to make you feel comfortable so you can be yourself during the interview. i can't say that about most admissions directors.
What impressed you negatively?
at first glance, touro isn't the most beautiful school on the outside. but, it grows on you and the inside of the buildings are remodeled and modern.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
i don't want people feeling me up during physical diagnosis class, but i guess if i have to do it, others have to as well.
What are your general comments?
great. it is what you make of it. if you're nervous and discouraged from the beginning, you'll establish a negative perspective for yourself. however, if you enter the tour and interview with an open mind, it can be a wonderful experience. i honestly think some people exaggerate their experiences on sdn. in reality, i was ready to pee all over myself, but it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be. the group interview is great because it teaches you to work in a group and be perceptive to another person's opinions. most importantly, be yourself and speak from the heart. memorized answers can only take you so far.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
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