How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How long was the interview?

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

"Interview 1: was very conversational, we did discuss my file and specifically by grades from when I first started college, which was a little different for me because I had never had an open file interview. A specific question was: If you get multiple acceptances how will you rank the schools and decide where to go?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Interview 2: was with the admissions staff. Once again was very conversational. A specific question: Tell me about your previous career and how you came to decide you wanted to go into medicine instead? (I'm parapharasing) " Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Interview 3: was a little wierd. The interviewer was very nice, but a little dry and it was hard to read my impression on him. More "interview style." Specific question: Do you think women have a harder time in this profession than men?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Do you think you deserve special treatment because you are a woman with a family?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"If you get multiple acceptances, how will you rank the schools who accept you to determine where to go? (this one was surprisingly hard)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"By going over my applications, reading about the school, SDN interview feedback, etc." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"How warm and friendly the school was along with everyone I met there (especially the students). It truly feels like they all consider each other family." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Sounds like the job market might make the job hunt for my husband difficult, but nothing negative about the school." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing really, be prepared that the town is very small, but surprisingly most of the students I talked to were from big cities (like Minneapolis, Chicago, etc.) and said that they didn't feel like they were missing out as there are some larger towns within 90 miles or so and also it helps to have a distraction-free place to live." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Great day! If you are truly there because you are interested in Osteopathic Medicine, make sure you take the time to go into the museum. It is incredible and is right there in the same building as the admissions office!" Report Response

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?

$301-$400

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Super 8

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

11/19/2009

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

9 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?

6 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?

10 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"No suggestions, the day went very smoothly. Everything was on schedule and the atmosphere was relax" Report Response