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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?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell about a time when you were in a conflict and how you have resolved it.
Why Des Moines University?
Why podiatry?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

Any question can be difficult if you have nothing to say about it. I have not been asked a difficult question.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Not much. Just tried to see if I can answer most of the common questions. If I have some sort of story or an example with my answer.

What impressed you positively?

The positivity of the interviewers. They were able to listen to me and seemed as they really cared what I had to say. We had a good conversation.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I had no surprises. Everything went as expected.

What are your general comments?

DMU is great school with a great reputation. Interview and tour is very organized and welcoming. No surprises, no stress. You get a good overview of the finances, academics, clubs and events of the school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses