Miami Shores, FL
Podiatry Schools | Public For-Profit
Application Cycle: 2010-11
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Process
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.
What was the most interesting question?
Are you aware of the current residency shortage?
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.
🤝 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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!
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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
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
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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