Miami University (Ohio) College of Arts & Science Interview Feedback Summary

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Oxford, OH

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

SDN Interview Experience Score

8.5

Above Average

Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.

Based on 12 responses

Score Reference:

9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 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.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

Positively (100%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

Great (50%)

Good (50%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally praised the beautiful and new facilities, the down-to-earth faculty and grad students, and the wonderful campus of the school. They also expressed overall satisfaction with the program and described it as great.

Beautiful & new facilities, down-to-earth faculty and grad students, wonderful campus

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A great school, great program.

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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:

45 Minutes Average

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Number:

7.5 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

100% One-on-One

0% Group Interview

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File Type:

50% Open-File

50% Closed-File

MUOHIO-PSYCH-COMP interviews are an average of 45 minutes, with an average of 7.5 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 50% are closed-file.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include "Why Miami?" as well as various other questions that assess applicants' motivations, experiences, and suitability for the program. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format interview and may be subject to a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked.

Why Miami?

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What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Miami University (Ohio) College of Arts & Science discussed the lack of typical interview questions and the relaxed nature of the day, with a focus on activities in free time.

What do you like to do in your free time?

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The lack of interview-type questions was the most interesting - something everyone commented on. It was just a super laid back day.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing their statement of purpose, reading articles related to the program, and familiarizing themselves with the program's curriculum and philosophy. They also emphasized the importance of thoroughly knowing the program details to ask specific questions during the interview.

Reviewed my statement of purpose, read POIs articles, reviewed curriculum/philosophy of the program

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Read over my statement, and the program details on the website - knowing the program really well help me ask specific questions.

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Miami University (Ohio) College of Arts & Science discussed the reasons for choosing Miami and emphasized the importance of impressing each interviewer with a compelling answer.

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Why Miami - just trying to make sure you impress each person with an answer.

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the welcoming and laid-back interview atmosphere that focused on getting to know them better, as well as the exceptional facilities and the kindness and enthusiasm of the staff.

That the interview was laid back and they truly wanted to get to know me better

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The facilities are amazing and everyone is really kind and excited to be there.

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed that they were not negatively impressed by anything, but some mentioned concerns about the rough location with limited amenities around the school. Suggestions included improving the surrounding area to enhance the overall experience for students.

Nothing!

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The location is a bit rough - really nothing around but the school. But the school is beautiful.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known about the lack of racial diversity in Oxford and that the program was more focused on clinical practice than coursework.

Little racial diversity in Oxford

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How laid back it would be. Also, there was a lot of focus on the clinical practice side of the program - the coursework was really only discussed when someone asked.

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🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?

0 = Low, 10 = High

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.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should consider offsetting some interview costs to alleviate financial burdens on students, especially those who have to travel long distances. However, they appreciated the option of having graduate student hosts as a cost-saving measure.

They should offer to offset some of the interview costs. Many students flew in and some rented cars on top of that. They do offer grad student hosts, though, which is nice.

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📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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Dayton

100% interviewees used Dayton (Dayton).

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.

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100% Airplane

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0% Automobile

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0% Train or Subway

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0% Other

What was the cost and time spent traveling?

Cost: Low Cost to High Cost

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either With students at the school or with students at the school.

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

Student (100%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

Enthusiastic (100%)

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