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  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Des Moines, IA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

20 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 was the most interesting question?

"What social issue keeps you awake at night?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What impressed you positively?

"The new building. It had the most student space I have seen at any school. Plenty of study rooms if you want to be undisturbed, comfy chairs if you prefer and plenty of room by the windows in the library." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The area itself. I was not expecting anything like NY or LA but from what I saw there was not enough to offer a life outside of school. I feel that distractions are necessary to help balance studying and maintaining one's sanity. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I liked the school. The students seemed enthusiastic. I felt that the interviewers had a good grasp of my application and looked to clarify any confusing points or concerns they may have. My only negative is that living in Des Moines would be too drastic a change from what I am used to." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

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?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you use?

dsm

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

renaissance savery

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

03/31/2005

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?

6 out of 10

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

6 out of 10

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