Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medi
North Chicago, IL
Podiatry Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 14% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ 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 shadowing experiences, GPA-MCAT score correlation, reasons for choosing podiatry and the specific school, ability to handle rigorous curriculum, handling difficult situations, and contributions to the school community. Some respondents mentioned being asked about current events, leadership roles, overcoming difficulties, diversity, extracurricular activities, study habits, and personal motivations for pursuing podiatry, with indications of a possible MMI format and non-disclosure agreements.
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Tell me about the coolest thing you saw while shadowing.
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Why podiatry?
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Tell me why your MCAT score doesn’t correlate with your GPA.
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Why did you work so many jobs and tell me about these jobs
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Why podiatry and why Scholl podiatry school?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine varied from handling stress and criticism to discussing current events and personal interests. While some interviews were more conversational, others delved into scenarios such as managing criticism from authority figures or chief residents, highlighting the importance of extracurricular activities, and exploring motivations for pursuing podiatry over other healthcare fields.
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How do you handle stress?
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What do i do to destress
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N/A - The interviewers literally only asked 2-3 questions.
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N/A
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Did you apply to other podiatry schools?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine was varied, including scenarios about personal weaknesses, handling unfamiliar procedures, and explaining academic performance discrepancies. Additionally, some respondents mentioned an MMI format, possibly subject to nondisclosure agreements, emphasizing the diversity of questions ranging from personal experiences to clinical scenarios and career motivations.
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What was a time you struggled and how did you learn from it?
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Explain the Cs in orgo
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Do you have any questions about our curriculum?
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If I could handle podiatry school? (content from my personal essay)
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To discuss grades.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
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.
📍 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 4-6 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 less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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n/a
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O’Hare
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ORD
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O'Hare International Airport
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O'Hare
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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courtyard Marriott
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Super 8 Waukegan
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Sleep Inn
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Red carpet inn
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Ramada Inn
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 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?
No responses
✅ 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?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing SDN interview feedback, researching the school and its programs, and anticipating common interview questions. Some also practiced mock interviews, read over their personal statement, and consulted with podiatrists or current students for insights.
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SDN
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SDN Feedback
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Tried to anticipate the majority of the questions beforehand. http://blog.tavorro.com/sample-podiatry-school-interview-questions/
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I read the SDN interview feedback and at lunch, the current students prepped us for the interview.
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SDN interview feedback.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and supportive environment created by the staff, faculty, and students. They highlighted the top-notch facilities, interprofessional collaboration opportunities, and the friendliness and enthusiasm of the admissions team and student ambassadors as key positive aspects of their experience. Suggestions included more interactions with current students and ensuring equal access to facilities shared with other programs.
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The presentation at the beginning of the interview day done by the staff was very informative and they were very supportive.
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The charisma of the admissions staff and the appreciation they showed us for traveling to the interview.
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everyone was so nice and so welcoming
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The facilities are nice, and the student ambassadors and admissions staff created a very welcoming environment.
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Facilities, faculty and students are super nice and enthusiastic
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about aspects such as unhelpful or negative interviewers, lack of financial aid information, outdated facilities, large class sizes, unfriendly students, inconvenient location, and unimpressive campus surroundings. Suggestions include improving interviewer training, providing more financial aid details, updating facilities, fostering a more welcoming student environment, and enhancing the campus experience.
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The student ambassadors portion of the interview day was weird, felt like they did not want to answer my questions.
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Little to no mention of financial aid details that are vital to the economic success of podiatry students.
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One of my faculty interviewers was unnecessarily negative and rude during my interview. She also looked unprepared and was shuffling through my file looking for questions to ask me.
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Nothing
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Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known more specifics about the interview day structure, the emphasis on grades during interviews, the relaxed nature of the interview process, and the importance of arrival times. Suggestions include better planning for travel, preparing for specific interview details, and being aware of potential surprises during the interview. It's also recommended to have a snack, arrive early, and be mindful of the location and details of the program.
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The structure of interview day.
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if the earliest interview date is far way, you can call and request an earlier one and they will put you on a waiting list in case anyone cancels
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That the interviewers would ONLY be concerned about my grades. Although openly I addressed issues in my academic history, one interviewer kept going back to this issue multiple times during the interview. Did not seem at all interested in learning about my interest in podiatry or anything other than grades.
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nothign
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That traveling, hotel, cab rides were going to be a nightmare. I would have better planned the trip.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly provided feedback regarding the timing of interviews, preferring them to be scheduled earlier in the day, as well as praising the schools' facilities and atmosphere. Some also mentioned the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews, while a few individuals expressed concerns about specific aspects of the school or interview experience.
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You watch a one hour long presentation, then do an hour long student panel, then do the interview with a professor.
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There are pros and cons to having the interview at the end of the day. I would prefer getting it over with earlier so that we could relax for the remainder of the day.
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loved it
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Schedule the interview at the beginning of the day, not at the end.
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The school was okay but I did not feel strongly connected to the students or program. It was one of my first interviews and was good practice. The cafeteria was nice and they had sushi at the time. I left the interview knowing that I would not attend this school if accepted.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office schedule interviews earlier in the day, provide clearer communication about the end of the day, and consider starting the day earlier to allow for an earlier end time. They also emphasized the importance of faster communication regarding interview invites, verification, and acceptances/rejections, along with providing additional materials to interviewees and sending reminders closer to the interview date.
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Schedule the interviews for the beginning of the day.
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Kind of a weird wrap-up for the day, so maybe be clearer about if the day is over.
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none
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Start the day earlier so you can end earlier.
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Start the day earlier and include financial aid into the welcome presentation.
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