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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?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the applicant's motivations for attending the specific university, their research interests, contributions to the program, and how they manage stress in their free time. These questions may be part of an MMI format, which could involve a nondisclosure agreement, as some respondents have indicated.

What are your research interests?

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What do you do in your free time?

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Why do you want to attend the University of Maryland?

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How do you unwind/ what do you do in your spare time?

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What can you contribute to our lab that isn't already being done here?

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What theoretical approach would you use to handle ''X'' situation?

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What was the most interesting question?

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What was the most difficult question?

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 5 or more people.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had an open file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.

Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.

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Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.

📍 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 above average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.

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.

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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 Friends or family or with friends or family.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as good.

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as good.

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ 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 practicing answering questions found on platforms like SDN and conducting mock interviews with their supervisors. These strategies helped them become more comfortable and confident in discussing their experiences and skills during the interview.

practice answering quesitons posted on SDN, Mock interviews with my boss

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the enthusiasm and genuine passion exhibited by both faculty and students within the department, creating a positive and engaging environment for learning and collaboration.

The enthusiasm of the faculty and students.

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The genuine enthusiasm of the professors in the department

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to poor attitudes or unprofessional behavior of tour guides. Suggestions include providing training for better customer service and ensuring tour guides represent the organization positively.

My tour guide had a very bad attitude

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

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What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the experience fine and laid back, expressing positive sentiments towards the school.

fine, pretty laid back, liked the school.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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