University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

No responses

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

"Fill in the blank: Your parents think that you walk on water, except..." (This was a weakness question in disguise)

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Do you have any questions for us?

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Why do you want to be a doctor?

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What was the most interesting question?

Did your cousin (thoracic surgeon) help you with your application? (I guess they thought a 21-year-old was not capable of writing such good essays...)

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What was the most difficult question?

So why do you think you have problems taking standardized tests? (My MCAT score was good enough to be offered an interview, so I must not be that bad!)

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

No responses

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

No responses

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read school website, SDN, talked to some second-year medical students, read these interview postings

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What impressed you positively?

I stayed with a first year medical student the night before my interview, and she had a huge dinner prepared for me and had invited two other medical students over so that we could answer all of my questions. Her kindness and generosity impressed me. Also, although I flew up there during a snow storm, I could tell that the campus was beautiful. I was impressed by the Osteopathic Manipulation Lab, as well as the good ventilation of the Anatomy Lab.

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What impressed you negatively?

I definitely got a taste of New England weather during my stay! Every flight in the Portland jetport was cancelled except for mine due to the blizzard. My actual interview session was not like a conversation like I had been made to believe by others beforehand. I felt belittled and insulted with a few of the questions. However, it was my first interview and I was not aware that some interviews actually focus on your weaknesses if you are a strong applicant.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I had known how far away the campus was to the town of Saco, where I had stayed. I drove down a long rural road what seemed like forever!

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What are your general comments?

I flew into the Portland Jetport (about 35 minutes away from Biddeford) on Friday, December 5th. I rented a car through National (the only car rental company to waive the under-age fee) and drove to Saco where I stayed the night with a medical student who volunteered to let me stay with her. I left early the next morning to get to UNE by 8:15am. It was snowing more than I had expected, and I definitely did not bring the right shoes with me. I did not realize how much walking in the snow I would have to do (with my nice dress shoes on). Approximately 15 people were there also waiting to be interviewed. They called our names every 30 - 40 minutes. My appointment was scheduled for 10:30am; however, I was not interviewed until 11:40. In the meantime, two medical students gave us a tour of the building. I did not get to see the whole campus or the water because it was too cold and snowy outside. After my interview, I rushed to the airport hoping that my flight would not be cancelled, and I sat in the airport extremely upset at how awful the interview session had been. Overall my experience in Maine was nice, I was just not prepared to constantly defend myself in the interview, and I had never thought about what my weaknesses were or why my MCAT score wasn't a 45! I guess it did not go as bad as I thought it did, because they accepted me!

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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