Independence, OH
Podiatry Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 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?
**Know your personal statement & be prepared to explain your shadowing experience if they have questions**
What was the most interesting question?
What's your favorite book?
**This question took me by surprise, so make sure you know of one**
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 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?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
OCPM interview feedback forum & Pod. forum
What impressed you positively?
The school is high-tech! Faculty & staff are VERY approachable..Open door policy! Some professors will even meet you @ the local coffee-shop! Is that dedication or what?
The students are also very approachable and laid-back..The 3rd & 4th years are also willing to help you & assist w/ questions....Tour guides DID NOT bash other schools!!----(since I thought they would)...
1) Anatomy Lab
2) Laid-back professors
3) Student relations (friendly/helpful)
4) Cheap cost of living
5) Gas I saw was $2.65 on 10/10/08 (good for SUV/minivans..
6) Competitive housing prices are (+) for people w/ families (some landlords offer 3 months free rent w/ lease!!)
7) I have a family so security is VERY important to me..
8) LITTLE traffic !!
What impressed you negatively?
Honestly, all the rumors you hear about OCPM are subjective....Class of 2012 is the 1st to go to class in the new building, so don't believe all the hype.....GO there and see for yourself!!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
NOT to listen to all the crap about OCPM posted on SDN...I went there closed-minded not expecting much......This WAS NOT my #1 until I completed my interview/tour...I'm canceling my confirmed interviews w/ DMU, AZPod, & Barry..
What are your general comments?
I toured/interviewed w/ (2) other people..Tour guide was led by (3) 1st year students...NOT 1 time did I hear them bash the other schools, but I did ask them to tell me OCPM comparisons to the other schools that they interviewed....Personally, I think the school is great and I will accept my invitation there for Class of 2013..
In order, we had our tour, individual interview, Q&A session, lunch (& mini-interview) Dr. Spencer, & the Dean of Academic Affairs/VP Dr. Heatherington.....After lunch, we were brought back to a room then went to a final 1 on 1 session..
Everyone I came across had PLENTY of patience to answer my 100+ questions..I really WANTED to hate this school, but instead I fell in love with it along with the faculty/students, and area!
You won't be disappointed!
-Good Luck!!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
I didn't really see any problems with the admissions office.I received a courtesy call 2 days prior
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
CLE, CLT, JAX
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holliday Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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