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?

8 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)?

"Lots of questions about extra-curriculars, research experience, shadowing" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why do you want to be a doctor as opposed to a ...... (unique undergrad major)? Why do you want to be a DO?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What are your perceived strengths and weaknesses?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"If you were to get an acceptance geographically closer to your hometown as well as Des Moines, where would you choose to go?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What are your perceived strengths and weaknesses?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, went over primary application, talked to a graduate, went over school website " Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Enthusiasm and positive attitude of students, facilities facilities facilities (Surgery lab, anatomy lab, simulation lab, lecture halls, gym ), deans message to interviewing group. In general, was impressed time and time again throughout the day. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Rotation options during 3rd and 4th years. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I believe I was well prepared" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Great interview day experience" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

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?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you use?

Des Moines

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

On what date did the interview take place?

09/10/2009

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?

8 out of 10

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

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

8 out of 10