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Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine

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Hagerstown, MD

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 33% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

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

Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios like "Name a time you overcame adversity," "How do your values align with the school's mission (without prior knowledge of it)," and "Tell me about a challenge you have experienced." Additionally, questions about teamwork, resilience, and motivations for pursuing osteopathic medicine are frequently posed. It's worth noting that some respondents may have encountered an MMI format with a nondisclosure agreement during their interviews.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said the most interesting question asked at Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine discussed motivations for pursuing osteopathic medicine and required a detailed account of medical experiences in both allopathic and osteopathic settings.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine discussed scenarios where they overcame adversity.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had a closed file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at another location.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.

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

Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Many applicants prepared for the interview by conducting practice interviews and reviewing common questions to improve their responses and boost their confidence. This approach helped them feel more prepared and ready to articulate their qualifications effectively during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the interviewer's kindness and conversational approach, as well as the quality of the information session. These aspects left a positive impact on their experience.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed frustration with difficulties in understanding interviewers due to accents, leading to challenges in communication during virtual interviews. To improve the interview experience, it is suggested that interviewers speak clearly and be mindful of potential language barriers to ensure effective communication.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The applicants did not provide any specific feedback or suggestions regarding what they wished they had known ahead of time.

What are your general comments?

The applicants did not provide any general comments.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
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