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  • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Biddeford, ME
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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?

1

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)?

"Explain your research" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why Osteopathic Medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"You applied to a lot of other (allo) schools, why UNECOM? Answer: Med school admission is competitive, must cast a wide net to protect myself, but UNE is my first choice (so true!)!" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Explain your research (I've done a lot of different stuff, " Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read SDN, Read Norman Gevitz book - The D.O.'s, Talked to a UNECOM alumnus and current students on SDN" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Great facilities with a beautiful view, laid back environment, casual tour, free food!, emphasis on anatomy training, spirit of teamwork and cooperation that pervades the whole campus" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"small gym :)" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"How truly warm and welcoming UNE faculty and students are! The weather was rainy and dreary, but the campus was still spectacular--the ocean view alone..." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Arrived 1 hour early. Struck up a conversation with a student studying in the meeting room. She immediately offered to answer any questions I had and reassured me that the interview would be laid back. We had a 15 min slide show about UNE, then we waited for our individual interviews in the cafe. Most were 1 on 1 that day. My interview was with a Ph.D. He was friendly--starting off with how we had similar childhoods growing up near salt water and having to be near the ocean. We had overlapping research interests, so he had me explain what I've been up to. He then mentioned his interests, but quickly focused back on me, asking me the usual: Why Osteopathic medicine, why UNECOM, what branch of medicine will you pursue. The interview lasted about 20 min, though we were scheduled for 30min--I really emphasized that UNE was my top choice. He said I had a good interview, so I'm hopeful. After my interview I waited for some others to finish, then MS I's took us on a tour of campus. They were helpful and honest about the school. I love this place and hope to attend 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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Super 8 Motel (Sanford, ME)

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

11/15/2007

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?

10 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?

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?

6 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"Please slow down the slide switching in the slide show. Give us enough time to read all the info. o" Report Response

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