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Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Des Moines, IA

Podiatry Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How will you contribute to this school?
What has been one of you most difficult trials?
What is one of your weaknesses?

What was the most interesting question?

Could you see yourself living in Des Moines?

What was the most difficult question?

Describe yourself.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Motel 6

How would you rate the hotel?

4 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

1 out of 10

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

2 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

4 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

3 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interviews, listen to podcasts.

What impressed you positively?

Huge campus. Great Facilities.

What impressed you negatively?

They didn’t answer my questions very well in the interview. The interviewers refused to say what the school could improve on. Felt like they were hiding something.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How boring the city is.

What are your general comments?

Great school! The dean was friendly and very helpful. Just is not where I would want to live for four years.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Be more upfront about what is required. Update your website with required materials before application opens up.