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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?

1 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?

30 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?

Closed file

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

"Since your father is an allopathic physician how do you think he feels about you applying to this school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Did you always want to become a physician?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me about the work you do with diabetics and the provider in the department of family medicine. (I work at a medical school in Eastern NC)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What's your favorite book, who wrote it, and why did you like the author so much." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Tell me your greatest weakness. (Typical self searching question to judge your reaction and response)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read the interview feedback on SDN, re-read my primary and secondary apps, and had a couple of beers the night before." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Everything. Virginia Tech has worked hard to build this program into something rivaling UVA, EVMS, and MCV. The facilities are great and the response from the admissions department and all of the staff in general is warm and welcoming." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I could have ordered more food for lunch." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"If you are considering VCOM good for you, and good luck at your interview!" 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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

11/04/2008

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?

"Nothing. Meghan, Julie, and Bea are all fantastic!" Report Response

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