New York, NY
Podiatry Schools | Public For-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 36% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as average.
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
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 area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about reasons for pursuing podiatry, experiences with the MCAT, gap year activities, and motivations for choosing a specific school or city. Many respondents mentioned questions related to adapting to New York City, addressing academic challenges, explaining career choices, and discussing personal strengths and weaknesses. Some responses indicated an MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements due to references to multiple mini interviews.
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Why did I do poorly on one of the sections of the MCAT
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"Talk to me about ______" (insert extracurricular, research, job, etc).
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Why psychology?
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Explain your gap year - what did you do during that time?
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Why NYCPM?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at New York College of Podiatric Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including reasons for choosing podiatry, experiences in shadowing and volunteering, views on the residency shortage, handling academic challenges, and personal aspirations. The interview format may have been an MMI, as some responses alluded to nondisclosure agreements, while other common questions revolved around motivations for choosing podiatry, future goals, and financial planning for tuition.
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How do you know podiatry is for you?
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Any interesting stories from my MA job
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Most interesting thing I saw while shadowing?
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What was your volunteer abroad experience about?
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Tell me about your research experience
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at New York College of Podiatric Medicine discussed explaining academic performance, including grades and test scores, handling a rigorous curriculum, adjusting to living in NYC, justifying career choices, and future goals. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses alluding to nondisclosure agreements, with a focus on academic background, personal challenges, and reasons for choosing NYCPM over other schools.
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You haven't taken many science courses, how do you think you will be able to handle 5 at a time?
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Explaining my grades, explaining was fine, but I was repeatedly grilled.
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What makes me think I can handle the rigorous curriculum
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Explain your low first year undergraduate performance.
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There really wasn’t one. Everything flowed smoothly and if you come in prepared none of their questions will seem “difficult” they do ask questions about specific grades and your MCAT so be prepared to handle those.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
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 2 people.
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 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.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), mock interviews, and researching common interview questions. They also emphasized the importance of practicing their answers, researching the school, and seeking insights from current students to demonstrate genuine interest and preparedness.
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SDN, mock-interview
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SDN and researched common interview questions
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Reviewed SDN questions, mock interview, research on the school and ask unique questions, they’ll know you’re interested
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SDN
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Mainly SDN interview questions. I did mock interviews at the career center of my university along with my podiatrist that I shadowed. I also recorded my face/voice to catch and correct my interview habits and practiced in front of a mirror to practice being more casual/conversational and friendly. My interview for NYCPM turned out be a virtual interview over Zoom, so I had some notes posted in front of me in case I blanked out lol.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and supportive faculty, staff, and students at NYCPM. They highlighted the strong sense of community, busy clinic providing extensive real-life clinical training, high board pass rates, and opportunities for academic and clinical exposure as key positive aspects of the school.
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Very supportive faculty and students
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Very kind interviewers
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The knowledge of the professors in resources at the school, my interviewers played more of a “good cop bad cop” role
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Professors were both so friendly and welcoming. The entire interview felt conversational and they were very open to sharing their own NYCPM memories as students and how the program has improved along the years.
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Strong emphasis on academics
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the outdated and cramped facilities at the school, with concerns about the old building, lack of space, and overall appearance. Suggestions include renovations to improve the facilities, creating a more positive and modern learning environment, and potentially expanding to a larger, more modern campus.
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NA
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Student interviewer was unprepared, but very nice.
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I did not have any negative impressions during the interview. Keep in mind, I have not visited the school yet due to COVID.
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Facilities are dated, building is dated and ugly, everything seems compacted into one building, mandatory attendance, students did not seem to be as outgoing and positive
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School is a bit small, but “negative” wouldn’t be the right word. It’s just the least appealing factor
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known ahead of time that the interviews were more conversational and not as intimidating as they anticipated, and that they would be meeting with multiple interviewers. Additionally, some mentioned specific details such as the need to write a short essay, prepare for questions about grades, and be aware of the facilities and location of the school.
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It was very conversational. I definitely didn’t need to be as nervous as I was.
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I wish I had known I would be meeting with two interviewers
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The interview was more conversational
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would have prepared more specific examples from my time shadowing a dpm
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NA
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the staff and students at NYCPM to be friendly and welcoming, with a positive impression of the school's academics and clinical opportunities. Some applicants expressed concerns about the facilities, while others highlighted the focus on student support and transitioning to life in New York City.
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Enrollment management was incredibly friendly.
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Interview went so-so, I had a better impression from one professor compared to the other so it’s very iffy
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great school in terms of academics and reputation for placement, not exactly known for mental health and student support
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Overall it was a very smooth process. The interview wasn’t intimidating and they give you a tour, some shadowing, and a free lunch. Don’t get too nervous, just focus on showing off your best “you”
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Would go if I got accepted.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should focus on being more organized during the interview process and provide a clear agenda for the day's events. Additionally, they appreciate the friendly and helpful nature of the staff but recommend improving on organization and efficiency.
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NA
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The presentation was great, the interview went smoothly.
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They are great, wish they accepted me
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N/A
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Nothing it was great!
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
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JFK
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LGA
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La Gaudria
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La Guardia
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LaGuardia Airport
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses provided is "Aloft Harlem".
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Aloft Harlem
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Aloft Harlem - NYCPM paid for one night stay
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Aloft Harlem--provided by school for free
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Belnord
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Doubletree in philadelphia
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
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