Vallejo, CA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
5 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?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Two-year LDS mission to Finland...tell me about that.
What was the most interesting question?
DO: In your essay, you talk about altruistic behavior. I had another student tell me there is no such thing because any act to help another is meant to make the giver feel better about themselves, thus creating a selfish desire. How do you feel about that perspective?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 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?
the norm
What impressed you positively?
Don Haight, what a stud. I don't care what you think of the school or the facilities, that man will make you feel good about yourself. He was a stud.
What impressed you negatively?
Eh, I could be picky and say ''lack of info on rotations, match lists, etc..but honestly, they had the info i wanted and you can find/talk to others to get what you need. Most students sound like they need their hand held while interviewing. Don't be a baby.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing
What are your general comments?
You've already read this by now, so I'll throw in some things for fun. Kosher food is pretty dang good. The turkey wrap they gave was excellent. The day is how everybody says it will be. The group interview was cake. Wait your turn, give a thought-out answer and listen to your fellow students answer. The info sessions were boring but thats what you get. I interviewed on Tues Nov 13 and just got the email of acceptance today Nov 16. I don't care what you say, that quick of a response scores high marks in my book. Wait to judge the school til you get inside the buildings.
📍 On-Site Experience
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?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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