How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Tell me about your prior career/degree. What was the turning point that made you want to become a physician." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Rank in the order of importance... Availability, Affability, and Ability." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"There are three reasons that students do not succeed. 1. Not prepared. 2. Spouse doesn't realize how much time is involved. 3. (I don't remember the third thing.) This three part questions was left kind of open ended. So I just responded to the statement." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Rank in the order of importance... Availability, Affability, and Ability." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

""Is this your first interview?" I said yes, but that I have three more scheduled. I was then asked if I planned to attend the other interviews. I realized later that he meant if I was accepted to OSU, would I attend them? At the time, I was caught off guard by the question. I was also asked why I would choose to attend OSU over other schools I had applied to." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read the OSU website, mock interview." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The interviews were very relaxed and conversational. All of the students were enthusiastic and helpful. I was truly impressed by the warmth of the people there. This school may have become my first choice if I am accepted. I really liked it. They have a good student/faculty ratio. The students seem to really like the school and faculty. The students seem to help each other out." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing. I left with a great impression." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I wish I'd known how much I'd like the school." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I had been prepared for the worst. I was surprised at how nice and comfortable the interview was." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

On what date did the interview take place?

03/31/2005

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

9 out of 10