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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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you feel that you are ready to balance your time here at DMU?
Tell me about a time you failed at something.
What is one time you witnessed something that was unethical, and how did you deal with it?

What was the most interesting question?

When was the last time you learned something without having been compelled to do so?

What was the most difficult question?

What is important to know as a podiatrist?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

6 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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

De Moines Airport

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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, book by Dr. Gray on preparing for the interview, researching DMU's site

What impressed you positively?

Very kind faculty and students

What impressed you negatively?

Not super blown away by the state-of-the-art facilities

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the tour was going to be two and a half hours long

What are your general comments?

I really enjoyed the tour; it was very fun and relaxed. It may be my top pick now.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

I would have liked to have met more students.