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Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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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.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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:
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 as average compared to other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (70%)
Negatively (10%)
No change (20%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (40%)
Good (20%)
Average (30%)
Poor (10%)

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.
💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:
27 Minutes Average
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Number:
1.4 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
90% One-on-One
10% Group Interview
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File Type:
0% Open-File
100% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person

MSOM-COMP interviews are an average of 27 minutes, with an average of 1.4 interviews. 90% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 100% are closed-file.

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.
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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.

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 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.

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.
🤝 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 suggest for the admissions office to improve their turnaround time after interviews to provide quicker responses to applicants.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

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 Other or at another housing option.

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (100%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (100%)

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