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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

Explain a time that you had to be reliable.
Explain a time that you worked as part of a group and how you were successful in that group.
If you were unable to worth in a healthcare field, what would you do?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you feel as though your MCAT score is a good indication of your success in a doctoral program?

What was the most difficult question?

Explain a time that you overcame a failure.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

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?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 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?

10 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?

Compiled a list of "interview feedback" questions from SDN, read everything on the DMU website, and stayed up-to-date with healthcare news and politics a week prior to my interview.

What impressed you positively?

The technology and size of the school, the honesty and attitudes of the students, the positive character of my interviewers, recorded lectures, the Midwest small-town feel, safe location in the city, the overall reputation of the school

What impressed you negatively?

Not negative-- but the rigor of the curriculum is intimidating (as expected, and as it should be!) and the students are totally honest about how tough it is.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There isn't really a breakfast provided, but you're to nervous to eat anyway. You're starved by lunch time though! (Which is after the interviews)

What are your general comments?

I couldn't be happier that I'll be attending DMU next fall!!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses