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  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Downers Grove, IL
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

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)?

"What was the most difficult time of my life and what did I do about it?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Where did I see myself in 10 years and what wil I be doing?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What is my pet peeve and how do I deal with the frustration it may cause me?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"If you could be on any reality television show, which one would you pick and why?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"One of the interviewers said, "I am sure you have one question that you are so prepared to answer you wish we would have asked it. What is that question and your answer to it? Now is your time to shine. Wow us."" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, osteopathy history texts, talking to alumni and a retired osteopathy professor, writing out my anwers to possible questions..." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The students seemed so happy even though they are studying like mad. Great facilities and beautiful (even though it is small) campus." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The assistant dean was fililng in for the dean and he did not seem to be happy about it. Came off as a bit rude in his introductions to the group as well as in my interview." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"How much it really costs. Tuition plus living expenses they estimate to be over $58,000 a year. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"One interviewer started off saying to relax, just be myself and there was no need to try and sell myself. However, the way the questions were posed and the stiff demeanor did not make for a relaxing experience where I felt I could just be myself. I was glad the medical student was there. He was very friendly and made it more comfortable." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

11/04/2004

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