Anyone had an interview at the CO campus yet? I'm scheduled for September 9th and was just wondering what to expect
The previous few years of RVU interviews have had feedback that it's a very laid-back stress-free experience (my own experience included). You'll arrive at 8am or 1pm depending on the slot you choose. Your day will consist of having a tour of the building, possibly being allowed to sit-in on a lecture in progress, seeing the manipulation's lab in session (afternoons only), might see the anatomy lab in session (not till mid-September) and having a lot of people talk to you. If the school president or dean are on campus, they'll talk to you too. Throughout the whole day, student ambassadors will be in and out - constantly asking you if you have any questions. You'll also be fed lunch while having opportunity to ask anymore questions of the students. Many questions will be answered for you that you didn't even know you had. You'll also be given the opportunity to try on a white-coat so that should you be accepted, they know what size to order for your ceremony; some people wished to know this before showing up, so there you go.
Finally, the interview itself is, I think, 30 minutes but don't quote me on that. It's usually 2:1 (this information isn't private...) so you'll have a doctor and a professor, or two doctors, or two professors, or another member of administration. The interview might take place first thing when you arrive, or at the end of everything else - just depends on the day. You receive an exact schedule when you arrive. If you want to see something that's not on your schedule - don't be afraid to ask. Admissions staff wants you to experience all you need to ensure this is the place for you.
One thing to keep in mind is that RVU does NOT invite you for an interview unless they feel they'd accept you based on your paper application. They also don't waste your money by sending out secondaries unless you've met the minimum acceptance requirements. Someone else earlier in this thread seemed to have good stats coming in, well above average, but was denied even an interview - the angry person. RVU does take a holistic and very thorough look at your essays, statements, and history - and if they can see through your application that you're not a good fit, they won't waste time inviting you. What does this mean? If you're invited for an interview, all you need to prove is that your application matches your personality - kind of to prove you didn't copy-paste some else's essays, etc. That literally translates to "be yourself." Of course, easier said than done.
Based on observation of previous classes, RVU does like students with a good amount of real clinical experience - not just someone who shadowed for 1 week or volunteered for 1 month in order to simply check the box on their application. Have you laid hands on a patient and treated them? Have you stood by a doctor and watched as they saved someones life, or talked them through bad news, or even performed a simple sports physical? Do you really know what you're getting yourself into as both a student and a profession? If yes, prove it to them in your essays and interview. A check box doesn't prove anything.
I will not discuss the questions you might be asked as that's unethical - but any interview-prep book should be good, and actual mock interviews are even better.
I will tell you 3 questions that you should know for ANY DO and even MD school across the country (these are also not secret...):
1. Why do you want to be a doctor?
--> This is not simply "I wanted to be a doctor since I was 5" even if that is the case. Instead this question translates to "what has maintained and grown your interest specifically in the medical field since you were 5?"
2. Why do you want to be a DO specifically?
--> If you're applying to a DO school because the requirements seem easier, and you don't really know much about osteopathic practices and principles - let me tell you - the interviewers will see straight through you and they won't be impressed.
3. Why do you want to attend THIS school specifically?
--> Some people might struggle with this question because they're CO natives and really just want to come here because it's local. Rephrase the question - if RVU was located on the east-coast, why would it be your #1 school then? Of course be honest and mention you're local, but make sure that's not your only reason.
Happy to answer other questions too.
Good luck!
I mean..it's so stupid and trashy and all... 
