Bradenton, FL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2015-16
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 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 are your general comments?
There is a dress code, there is a no food/drink policy (the school is incredibly clean), the PBL pathway definitely isn't for everyone and they seem to look for students who would truly fit PBL successfully, the Bradenton area is beautiful and near lots of beaches, the students we met seemed relatively happy, and you don't dissect in anatomy but you have the option to dissect during your first summer.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Who is your number one mentor and why?
What was the most interesting question?
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Review of AACOMAS application.
What was the most difficult question?
Without perseverance as a motivator, describe a time you had to overcome a tough obstacle in the past.
What impressed you positively?
Stellar board scores; 100% pass rates multiple years.
What impressed you negatively?
Didn't seem as friendly as other schools.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
There was an MMI session after the group interview. The group interview was low stress, the MMI was a little higher stress.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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?
9 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
None to note. Great experience.
📍 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?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
Tampa
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Inn Express
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Yes
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