Philadelphia, PA
Podiatry Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Temple is not new and shiny. The building is made up of the "old style brick" that resemble cinder blocks painted white. This did not affect my decision at all, but if you can not study without a high dollar building... its not for you.
Also, dont be nervous. Its really not that bad. Very conversational and laid back. Look at your application/research/grades/EC's and you can likely guess the questions that they will ask you!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
There were two interviews. One group conversational interview with David Martin, and a personal 1 on 1 interview with a faculty member.
Interviewer #1 (David Martin)
How did you come about podiatry?
Asked about my work experiences in the nursing home I worked in.
Asked how long I shadowed a podiatrist.
That was all, he then moved on to the next person. I think he just wanted to see how I would react in a group.
It was not stressful at all. He made me/everyone feel comfortable.
How did you prepare for the interview?
2+ years of reading SDN, Personal statement, Application, various research over the past 2 years, TUSPM website
What was the most difficult question?
With your limited shadowing experience do you think you are making the right decision?
What impressed you positively?
The clinics were VERY busy (busiest of all the schools, or at least thats what They claimed). David Martin was a real nice guy and kept the stress level low. Students talked very highly (obviously) of the school. Also they provided 2 free nights at the double tree, about 1 or 1.5 mile walk from TUSPM.
What impressed you negatively?
The city itself. I talked to a couple 4th year students and they recommended that I should plan to be off the streets by 9ish.
Its also expensive to attend TUSPM. Cost of living is moderately high when compared to some of the other schools.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
You need to catch the lady liberty shuttle to the hotel AND you must call the shuttle to pick you up. Maybe I am naive in this, but most hotels I have stayed at in the past provided their own shuttle free of charge that came by the airport roughly every 30-60 minutes. So don't stand around waiting for a shuttle without calling, it wont come. There is a free of charge phone near the baggage claim in the airport.
P.S. the shuttle is $10 plus a tip
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Faculty member
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Doubletree
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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