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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?

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?

How did you study for the MCAT and how did you manage your time while doing so?
What did working at X as a medical assistant teach you about patient care?
What did you enjoy most working as a pharmacy technician and how do you think it will help you in podiatry?

What was the most interesting question?

If your best friend was sitting in here, how would they describe you?

What was the most difficult question?

I honestly had no difficult questions. It was so laid-back. No "situation" questions; no "biggest weakness" questions. Nothing stress-inducing at all.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

In Person

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

Cleveland

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn

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?

10 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?

Overkill. Read Podiatry Today magazines to familiarize myself with procedures, but they didn't ask about any of that. Also read Qs here on SDN, which is accurately reflective of the interview.

What impressed you positively?

How absolutely friendly everyone was; how much tutoring and assistance they offer; how beautiful the campus and surrounding areas were; how well they set up the itinerary for the interview.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing at all. Great school and great interview process.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That there's nothing to worry about. The tour/walking around campus before the interview helps get the jitters out. Everyone seemed excited to meet with us.

What are your general comments?

Interview day at Kent was a really fun experience. We got to do a suturing workshop afterward, and met with a lot of students. Please do not be like me and stress yourself out beforehand. You will enjoy it. Also, guests are allowed to come.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep doing what you're doing! I loved this experience.