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Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine

Independence, OH

Podiatry Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

I see you also applied to another professional program. Can you tell us about that and how you also came to apply to podiatry school?
You are from X city...do you think you would have a problem moving to Cleveland?
You mentioned you had a positive shadowing experience, can you tell us how that influenced your decision to pursue podiatry?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

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?

10 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?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

Akron-Canton

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Crowne Plaza

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?

9 out of 10

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

5 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?

5 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

5 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read over my application and personal statement. Read the information I was sent and on the website multiple times.

What impressed you positively?

A lot. I loved everyone I met, as they were over-the-top nice. The facilities were great and loved the technology. I also very much liked the area in which the school is located.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing except knowing how long the winters are there.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I really did need to rent a car from the Akron airport, as a taxi is way too expensive.

What are your general comments?

Overall, very impressed and I can easily see myself very happy here. The students seemed happy and it seems as though the school really does try and listen to their concerns and make appropriate changes. Double thumbs up.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses