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Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

Miami Shores, FL

Podiatry Schools | Public For-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?

9 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?

Explain why you stated in your essay that you have a strong science background when you have a low science GPA? I went back to school as a post bacc to improve my grades and my last 60 hour GPA (in science and non science) was a 3.66.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Why podiatry and not osteopathic medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Are you aware of the current residency shortage?

What was the most difficult question?

None.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Howard Johnson Miami Beach

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

8 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?

Reviewed my application, read sdn, mock interviews.

What impressed you positively?

The remodeled anatomy lab and the clinical sites. Faculty were accessible and enthusiastic. Was interviewed by the dean and an assistant dean, not just random faculty members and admissions staff.

What impressed you negatively?

No on campus housing, but there are nice communities 10 min away.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

If driving, mapquest may recommend streets that are closed between 7 and 10 am (when school starts). Drive out the night before to find the school.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Even though they were having to shift staff, the interview was welcoming, personable, and professional. They called me on the phone to inform me that I was accepted, which was a nice personal touch. Solange is awesome!