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Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Podiatry Schools | Public 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?

5 out of 10

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How well do you think you can handle the workload of medical school?
Is research something you would like to continue in graduate school?
What was the most interesting thing you saw during your shadowing experience?

What was the most interesting question?

I see you play the violin, do you have good hand-eye coordination?

What was the most difficult question?

none. He talked A LOT about his own experiences and didn't leave enough time for tough interview questions.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

6 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?

SDN, reviewed application, typed out answers to possible questions

What impressed you positively?

There was falling snow! Plus, everyone was really nice.

What impressed you negatively?

whole day was too long with too much walking and too much of "selling the school." Dave Martin could not stop saying "Temple is the best."

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

eat a big breakfast. your energy level drastically decreases within the first few hours...

What are your general comments?

Interview is very relaxed. No need to worry or stress at all.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Shorten the whole interview process. Way too long and unnecessary.