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Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Des Moines, IA

Podiatry Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What was your most difficult course as an undergrad?
Why Des Moines University?
Why Podiatry?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you plan on doing during your year off?

What was the most difficult question?

Why Podiatry? (though it is a given that this question was going to be asked)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

Student

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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Courtyard by Marriott in West Des Moines

How would you rate the hotel?

9 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?

7 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, school website, mock interview

What impressed you positively?

Everything - the facilities, technology, students, and admissions staff were all awesome. The location is much better than one would think!

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

The interview was pretty laid back and conversational. I feel like they really try to see who you are as a whole and don't only judge you on your merit. The lunch and tour with students was great.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses