Blacksburg, VA
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?
4 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
If you had to amputate a patient's limb, what would you do?
What was the most interesting question?
Who would you nominate for Time Magazine's person of the year?
What was the most difficult question?
If you were forced to amputate a patient's limb, what would you do?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
How you think you did?
10 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 read everything on their website and the AACOM page
What impressed you positively?
They gave us information about financial aid that applies to any school. It was very helpful and appreciated.
What impressed you negatively?
It seemed like the admissions folks were a bit fake. Can they really be that happy? I know current students say they are but how often do they really see them? I felt more comfortable with admissions staff at other interviews.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I discovered that VCOM offers a lot of programs that they do not mention on their webpage.
What are your general comments?
The interview was ok but not the most comfortable interview I have ever had. I did not feel like I connected with the faculty/staff members at VCOM as much as I did at other schools.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
The admissions staff is very quick in responding to requests for more information but I found the re
📍 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?
$301-$400
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Comfort Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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