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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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?

4

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Will you be able to keep up with the pace? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell us about experience in countries X and Y." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What would you do to help other people with their personal healthcare?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"You mention countries X and Y as 3rd-world countries. Is that condescending?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What would you do if you failed a test?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, mock interviews, research about the school" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The faculty, staff, and students were all very friendly and encouraging. The facilities are top-notch." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing really" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I had my questions answered beforehand." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall, the interview experience was wonderful. I had visited 3 other schools previously, but this was my first interview. I really thought everything went well and enjoyed the company of the other interviewees. I know it is written everywhere, but at this school you really feel welcome and are able to relax. I am hopeful that I get an acceptance because I would definitely enjoy going to school there." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

$401-$500

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?

Four Points by Sheraton

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

10/07/2005

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

10 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?

8 out of 10

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