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Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

Hagerstown, MD

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 43% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did okay.
โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.1
Good

Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.

Based on 47 responses
Score Reference:
9โ€“10 Exceptional 8โ€“8.9 Very Good 7โ€“7.9 Good 6โ€“6.9 Mixed < 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.

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

Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

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

Most respondents rate the areaโ€™s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about demonstrating leadership, choosing between DO and MD paths, overcoming adversity, aligning personal values with the school's mission, and reasons for choosing osteopathic medicine. These questions provide insight into applicants' experiences, motivations, and alignment with the school's values.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine discussed reasons for pursuing osteopathic medicine and detailing experiences in both allopathic and osteopathic medicine.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine discussed scenarios of failure, learning styles, and overcoming adversity during interviews.
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.

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.

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.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching on platforms like Reddit and SDN, practicing interview questions, and conducting mock interviews to feel more confident and ready for the process.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the conversational nature of the interactions, highlighting the kindness and approachability of the interviewer. Additionally, the informative session left a strong positive impression on applicants.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback related to difficulties understanding interviewers with thick accents, which made the interview process challenging. A suggestion from applicants is to ensure clarity in communication during virtual interviews to avoid misunderstandings.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview would be highly conversational and focused on getting to know them as a person. They recommended preparing to engage in a relaxed and open dialogue during the closed-file interview process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally feel that the school has potential to be good based on the ingredients they have, but no specific comments or suggestions were provided.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggest for the admissions office to improve their turnaround time after interviews to provide quicker responses to applicants.
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

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.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

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)
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Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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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 are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses