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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

Asked to explain an unfavorable grade.
How do I give/take criticism.
What's the hardest thing I've had to do.

What was the most interesting question?

n/a

What was the most difficult question?

n/a
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

8 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?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

DSM

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Airport Fairfield

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

5 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?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read other feedback here to get question ideas. Did not need mock interviews.

What impressed you positively?

Facilities and staff are top notch. Campus is clean and parking was not an issue. Amenities like gym and cafeteria were good. As a female, I did not seem outnumbered like I did at other schools.

What impressed you negatively?

We were in a room with the other interviewees while we took time interviewing. We had 1.5 hours of downtime while waiting. This seemed like a waste of resources.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

n/a

What are your general comments?

Surprised I was not asked the typical why podiatry/DMU questions. Others in the group said the same thing.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses