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California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University

Oakland, CA

Podiatry Schools | Private For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

5 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?

What did you do differently to improve your grades (upward trend)?
What is one weakness/strength that your family or friends might say you have?
You took the MCAT twice. What did you to do prepare for the MCAT?

What was the most interesting question?

You applied to DO schools at one point. How will you choose between DPM and DO?

What was the most difficult question?

You applied to DO schools at one point. How will you choose between DPM and DO?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

15 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

SFO

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, mock interviews, looking over the website and faculty research, and going through my application.

What impressed you positively?

The research center and hospital.

What impressed you negatively?

N/A

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

You'll spend a lot of time with students so come prepared with questions.

What are your general comments?

This is a great school and I wish I get accepted!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

N/A! They were very nice and responsive!