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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 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 seperate interviews - 3 people

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)?

"1st Interviewer: Why VCOM? Why DO? Favorite class? Lease favorite class? Proudest Moment? Biggest Failure? Most recent book read? Most unique thing about you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"2nd Interviewer: Why DO? Why VCOM? How do you learn best? If you had the pres on the phone for 2 minutes what would you say to him on how to fix health care? What are your doubts? What do you know about OMM?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"3rd interviewer: very convrsational. Asked about me, my family. Where/what do you do for work now? He talked more than I did, mostly about VCOM and how they did things." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

No Response

What was the most difficult question?

"What's the most unique thing about you - what sets you apart? (difficult to come up with a unique enough answer)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Using this site, mock interview, talking to others." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The relaxed atmosphere - they really just want to get to you know you, so be open and honest." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

No Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No Response

What are your general comments?

"Don't stress about the interviews - but do know your stuff on VCOM, DO, and OMM. Most of the interviewers were very conversational, so make sure that you have questions to ask them as well." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 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?

$201-$300

What airport did you use?

No Response

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?

Courtyard by Mariot (do priceline!)

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

02/08/2011

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

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

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

7 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No Response

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