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  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Blacksburg
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Blacksburg, VA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

"What would you do if you caught someone cheating? Answer: Turn him or her in." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why VCOM? How many kids do you have?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why osteopathic medicie? Would yu be willing to work in a rural/underserved area?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Give me an example of a disappointment in your life." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What is your favorite book? I don't read for leisure so this caught me off guard. I simply said I didn't read for leisure and enjoyed more out doorsy things. He said, "Well at least you are honest."" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"My app and SDN." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The technology and the location" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Small cafeteria without variety--which is not big deal to me, especially since most students go elsewhere or home for lunch. The library is also small, but by the same token, most the things you will need can be/are downloaded off your computer." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing really" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall, it was a great experience. The staff seem uniquely interested in their students and are very polite. The interview was very laid back and conversational." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$301-$400

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

11/02/2005

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

9 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

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