How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

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)?

"Explain how your experiences made you want to become a DO." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What do you consider major issues in medicine right now?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"You have a lot of experience in research; how would you integrate that in your future career, if at all?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"nothing really... (see description)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"definitely nothing difficult!" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"read school's website, applications, SDN" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The school is new but feels like it's very established partly b/c of the affiliation with VTech, but mostly b/c it seems they did it right-- they planned and and built the facility well before admitting their first class. Thank goodness for grants, huh? Also, unlike most DO schools, your 3rd and 4th years can all be spent within a 3 hr drive of the area-- good for students with families." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The town of Blacksburg-- it is the ultimate college town (mostly b/c of there not being much else around). If you aren't a Hokie fan, and don't like being surrounded with partying undergrads, I would suggest planning on living at least as far as Christiansburg (10 minutes) or maybe even closer to Roanoke. Graduate/professional housing rentals in the area are quite expensive for Southern VA and have unreasonable pet fees. Notice I did not say anything bad about VCOM-- it is GREAT!" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"How huge a presence VTech really is. Over half the population of Blacksburg is made up of students. The area is pretty but I imagine how many drunk kids roam around on game day..." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The commitment the school has made to serving Appalachia is refreshing. They stay true to this mission in rural education and try to give students the chance to stay local for rotations (most DO schools guarantee you will be at least a quick plane ride away for a clerkship or two). They have a great afilliation with VTech that allows them to have more resources than almost all DO schools, with opportunity to do research and other studies. The students were very friendly and down to earth, as was the admissions staff. The faculty interviews were so laid back and conversational that I don't really recall being asked specific questions. It was more a give and take... a real conversation where they get to know you as a human being first. They do, after all, have your file so they already know you as a student. They are open to questions and answer honestly." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 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?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn University

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

11/15/2005

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

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

2 out of 10