Back at the hotel from the AZCOM interview. The school was so amazing! It's definitely my top choice now and I hope I get accepted because I could definitely see myself being there
There were 17 of us interviewing (but I think 18 were supposed to be there). The day started with an informal breakfast with current students answering questions, followed by talks about financial aid and the program. Then they split us up into two groups - the first group interviewed and the second group went on a walking tour.
I was in the first group and they split us up into 3 groups of 3. Each interview with 3 people (I had 3 professors) lasted 30 minutes and was very relaxed and nice. I was asked some health care questions and some people said they got random questions - sdaniel got the best one, I'll let her share
But mostly there were questions from my CV. It was closed file except the CV, secondary, and list of ECs from AACOMAS. I think they said they had everything except grades and MCAT. I don't know if they had LORs.
Then our group went on the tour and saw everything but the anatomy lab and patient simulation building. It lasted about 30 minutes. Then we ate lunch at the cafeteria, which was nice (buffet just for the interviewees), and then went to see the anatomy lab and patient sim building before a quick wrap up. They told us the committee is meeting sometime during the last week in September and the fastest way to know of an acceptance is to check the online portal.
Ultimately it was a fantastic day. There were student ambassadors constantly around for us to ask questions...they were so great. Everyone seemed so happy and down to earth at the school. It was such a great atmosphere. The admissions office staff at AZCOM was also amazing today, down to the details (fancy name badges instead of paper stickers!). I couldn't have expected anything better. If I don't get in, I'll still feel like I got my $600's worth for the trip. But I better get in or I'll be devastated
Oh lord, I just got nervous
Let the waiting game begin...
EDIT: Oh! And they said starting with our class, they're going to assign you your 3rd and 4th year rotation spot at the time you're accepted so you know going in where you'll be. I think they said if you're from that area that's where you're assigned, otherwise I think you can pick. They had Phoenix, Los Angeles, Modesto, Ohio, Champagne/Urbana....might be missing some.