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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If we only have one slot left, why should we give it to you?
What is your greatest accomplishment?
What would your friends say your greatest weakness is?

What was the most interesting question?

Because I was from Oregon they asked me about my thoughts on Death With Dignity/Assisted suicide.

What was the most difficult question?

Same as above.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

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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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read about the school on this site. Reviewed by application closely. The questions that the student's listed on this site really made a big difference and helped me really be prepared.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone one of the students was genuinely excited about the school. They kept dropping in to admissions to talk to students. The amount of enthusiam was incredible. Everyone in the Admissions department was terrific. You came away feeling like they would do everything in their power to make sure that you suceeded. They actually bring in companies to help you study for your boards at the end of the second year. The all course of study is student geared.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I gained a much greater understanding of OMM as this school really places great emphasis on it.

What are your general comments?

All of the interviewers were courteously, friendly and open in their approach. It was very positive.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses