Lynchburg, VA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Application Cycle: 2014-15
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
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
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Who is someone who has influenced you?
What was the most interesting question?
If you could travel anywhere in the world for a medical mission, where would you go, and why?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
0 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
I looked at sample questions on Student Doctor Network, did a mock interview with one of my advisors, discussed my answers to several common questions (e.g. why medicine, why DO) with my parents, and made myself familiar with what LUCOM offered by investigating the school website.
What impressed you positively?
Beautiful, brand-new facilities, friendly and welcoming staff and students, relaxed interviews, great labs (OMM lab, cadaver lab, standardized patient & simulation centers), beautiful scenery.
What impressed you negatively?
Since it's such a new school, there's no board results from former classes or residency placement data.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
It really would be as relaxed as everyone said it was. In the interview, they stressed that since you were already there for an interview, they knew you were academically capable, so they just wanted to get to know you as a person, what is important to you, what your goals are, etc.
What are your general comments?
The interview day definitely increased my interest in the school. They are transparent about being an institution with a focus on Christian worldview, but also emphasized that they are welcoming of students from all backgrounds and beliefs. They want to make sure students understand what the school environment will be like so they can decide if it's a place where they will be comfortable/happy. It seems like a great place with a bright future.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
N/A
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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?
$501+
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
La Quinta
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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