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Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine

Independence, OH

Podiatry Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2014-15

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why podiatry? Why Kent?

What was the most interesting question?

What was your favorite class in undergrad?

What was the most difficult question?

I see you struggled a bit in X class/semester. Was there any reason for this or what will you do to be successful in professional school?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

10 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

I read SDN sample questions and reviewed my application/personal statement

What impressed you positively?

The staff and students were so approachable and made me feel a lot more relaxed. The building itself is gorgeous as well.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing, I loved the school!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I had prepared decently well, but if you are not from the area, be sure to drive to the school the night before if possible so you know where you are going and your commute time. If you are not used to Ohio weather (AKA snow), be sure to give yourself extra time!

What are your general comments?

Absolutely loved the school! It was my first interview and I have no regrets withdrawing my application from other places because this is the school for me.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Nothing! Everybody was great! Very approachable and they genuinely care about their students. I have emailed Carla a few times, and she emails me back within minutes every time!
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great