My invite's for 10/6. I wonder how they distribute people over the various dates. Randomly?
Thanks for the advice - unfortunately I don't eat meat so I went with the Veggie sandwich which was... interesting to say the least.
The day overall went okay. My first interview was very laid-back, a sort of "get to you know you" style. However my second interview was much more difficult, more typical of a stress interview. This really surprised me since I had been told the interviews there were all relatively low-key. The interviewer presented 7-8 ethical/tricky situations throughout the interview and asked what I would do in each situation, and then asked me questions about my choice. It was a bit nerve-wracking to say the least, but I maintained my composure and I hope I didn't come across as a fool.
The med students we met with were all very down to earth and conversational - Dr. Foxwell made sure to warn us that the students had exams on Monday and not to worry if they seemed stressed. 🙂 But they were all very friendly and helpful. The tour was also very nice and the most in-depth I've been on so far this season. I really love this school and I hope they like me well enough to send me an acceptance letter. I did find it a little odd that I was the only OOS interviewee there out of 15.
Overall it was an enjoyable experience and for those of you interviewing, don't expect a stress interview like I had - my understanding is that most interviews there are much more low-key. Good luck everyone and let the waiting begin!
Thanks for the advice - unfortunately I don't eat meat so I went with the Veggie sandwich which was... interesting to say the least.
The day overall went okay. My first interview was very laid-back, a sort of "get to you know you" style. However my second interview was much more difficult, more typical of a stress interview. This really surprised me since I had been told the interviews there were all relatively low-key. The interviewer presented 7-8 ethical/tricky situations throughout the interview and asked what I would do in each situation, and then asked me questions about my choice. It was a bit nerve-wracking to say the least, but I maintained my composure and I hope I didn't come across as a fool.
The med students we met with were all very down to earth and conversational - Dr. Foxwell made sure to warn us that the students had exams on Monday and not to worry if they seemed stressed. 🙂 But they were all very friendly and helpful. The tour was also very nice and the most in-depth I've been on so far this season. I really love this school and I hope they like me well enough to send me an acceptance letter. I did find it a little odd that I was the only OOS interviewee there out of 15.
Overall it was an enjoyable experience and for those of you interviewing, don't expect a stress interview like I had - my understanding is that most interviews there are much more low-key. Good luck everyone and let the waiting begin!
I thought that was pretty funny.That's pretty funny. I noticed a couple of the interviewees in my group that looked pretty uncomfortable being there, and then our tour guide said "there are buckets under every table if you need to puke."
As a student, how do you like Maryland?
I actually visited my friend at the school on this day. I observed during the three hour anatomy lab on Monday last week. I even got to make some cuts around the perineum. Had a great time.
I can't believe they interviewed you with a 25 last year. That's almost too much to believe. Are you from the eastern shore of Maryland? Where was your undergrad?
I understand your pain. I have been complete since mid-July and have not heard a sound from UMD. sigh
I understand your pain. I have been complete since mid-July and have not heard a sound from UMD. sigh
Maryland is an AWESOME school (it's probably my #2 choice right now)! 👍
OOS data for 2006-2007: 3639 applied, 153 interviewed, 97 were accepted, 31 enrolled.
So about 4% of OOS applicants are interviewed, but about 66% of OOS interviewees are accepted.
Best of luck!
