Harrogate, TN
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
9 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
4 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 are your general comments?
Overall great. Liked the med school, the people, and the opportunities they are lining up. Good lunch, too! I liked it that they gave us a tour of the on-campus housing also instead of just talking about it. The tablets they provide are great (I have friends at other schools that use them). I really hope I get accepted. I can see myself doing well there.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
What number are the Jayhawks ranked?
(this is what I get for using the phrase 'die-hard Jayhawk fan' and only watching a few recent games).
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read website, AACOM app, secondary app, interview feedback questions, mock interview with PreMed advisor, mock interview with friends, etc. All of which did NOT prepare me for the ''pressure tactics.''
What was the most difficult question?
If I were to say based on your science GPA of 2.87 and your senior science GPA of 2.0 (PUZZLING to me since my sci gpa is >3.0 and I didn't take any science classes my sr year!!) that you couldn't handle the load in medical school, what would you say? Is is ok to correct an interviewer??!
What impressed you positively?
The STUDENTS for sure, the facilities (I had no idea they had the simulators before the tour...), the responsiveness of the faculty, the experience of the faculty, the genuine and sincere attitude of all the people there, etc, etc.
What impressed you negatively?
Location. I was prepared, so it was not a surprise.
Sort of felt like one of my interviewers was launching a personal attack with some questions, but as he walked me back, he told me he'd tried to see how I responded to pressure, and that I'd done well.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
To account for the interview day running long. Had to catch a flight in Louisville at 6:30 and only made it on time by driving 90mph x 3 hrs. I DID save a bunch of money by flying in there instead of TYS in Knoxville, but perhaps should've flown home TYS.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
2 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?
1 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
None. They were great.
📍 Travel and Logistics
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?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
SDF
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Inn Express
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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