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Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine

Glendale, AZ

Podiatry Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 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?

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Talk to us about your research.
Why Midwestern University?
Why Podiatry?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell us one class that you excelled in and one class that you found challenging.

What was the most difficult question?

What do you have to offer the AZPOD Program that distinguishes you from other students applying to this program?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

No responses

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?

9 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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

Phoenix

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Sleep 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?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

6 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

5 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, reviewed my personal statement, attended interview seminars offered at my institution, and signed up for a mock interview through my career center

What impressed you positively?

I was very impressed with the students. Our tour guides were 2nd year pod students. They had a great sense of humor and were genuinely happy about their experiences and education at Midwestern. The facilities were new and very nice, as well as the location in relation to Phoenix.

What impressed you negatively?

I kind of feel that the school is in a bubble. The school has everything at your fingertips, and I am not certain what other establishments are around the area. I did not have the opportunity to visit a lot of the area around the school, so I have no idea what else surrounds the school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

1. AZPOD is accredited now 2. Not to be so nervous initially 3. To pack shorts

What are your general comments?

Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with what this school has to offer. This interview is actually my first in a series of five other interviews. I felt that the atmosphere was laidback. It felt like one interviewer tried to play the bad cop role; however, all the interviewers seemed to be engaged in the entire interview. As the interview progressed, things seemed to be less tense for me and more natural. I felt a lot more at ease, and I think the interviewers warmed up a bit. It was really a positive experience with the 2nd year medical students who really love the school. They were funny; kept things very light and willing to answer questions. From what the 2nd years said, atmosphere wise, students are very driven. (fyi, there seem to be quite a few married students/engaged, nothing wrong with that, just wanted to give a head's up) Other than that, the clinic on-campus is very nice and will continue to grow and become a more integral part of the overall pod program. There are plenty of opportunities and clinical experiences in the greater Phoenix area that will prepare students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

The admissions office was not as organized as I had wished; the online Midwestern University account