Downers Grove, IL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit
Application Cycle: 2015-16
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 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
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why CCOM/Why osteopathic medicine?
What was the most interesting question?
What do you think will be the worst part about going through medical school and becoming a doctor?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Not a lot, just reviewed what I put on my ACCOMAS application and reviewed some facts about the school and Chicago area.
What was the most difficult question?
(I played D1 soccer in college, said was used to stress from this environment) Playing sports is stressful sometimes, but saving a patient's life is a much different stress, how would you deal with that stress?
What impressed you positively?
Incredible campus and facilities, and the faculty and staff are very welcoming and kind. The students all seem to genuinely love their school and their experience there. Also they have incredible rotation opportunities.
What impressed you negatively?
Honestly nothing, the school is great
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The estimated cost with cost of living and tuition is about $100,000 a year.
🤝 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?
9 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?
9 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?
Keep it up.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
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?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Inn Express
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Yes
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