Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medi Interview Feedback Summary
North Chicago, IL
Podiatry Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 14% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.7
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 357 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (89%)
Negatively (8%)
No change (3%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (56%)
Good (38%)
Average (5%)
Poor (2%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly appreciated the relaxed and conversational interview process, with suggestions to schedule interviews earlier in the day to reduce waiting times. Positive feedback was given on the school's facilities, faculty, and student atmosphere, while some expressed concerns about feeling disconnected or unimpressed during the visit.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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You watch a one hour long presentation, then do an hour long student panel, then do the interview with a professor.
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There are pros and cons to having the interview at the end of the day. I would prefer getting it over with earlier so that we could relax for the remainder of the day.
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Loved it
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Schedule the interview at the beginning of the day, not at the end.
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The school was okay but I did not feel strongly connected to the students or program. It was one of my first interviews and was good practice. The cafeteria was nice and they had sushi at the time. I left the interview knowing that I would not attend this school if accepted.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
26 Minutes Average
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Number:
1.7 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
83% One-on-One
17% Group Interview
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File Type:
98% Open-File
2% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
Scholl-COMP interviews are an average of 26 minutes, with an average of 1.7 interviews. 83% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 2% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools are centered around GPA/MCAT discrepancies, patient experiences, current events, strengths and weaknesses, decision-making scenarios, reasons for choosing podiatry or a specific school, and motivations for pursuing a career in podiatry. Additionally, some respondents mentioned being asked about their shadowing experiences, leadership roles, academic performance, and interests in podiatry compared to other medical professions. It is worth noting that some responses indicate the interviews were conducted in an MMI format, which may involve questions related to nondisclosure agreements.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Why podiatry?
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Tell me why your MCAT score doesn’t correlate with your GPA.
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Why Podiatry
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Tell us about a patient experience during your shadowing that stood out to you?
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Can you talk about any current events?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine included inquiries about handling stress, discussing current events, receiving criticism from authority figures, and their motivations for pursuing podiatry. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses referencing non-disclosure agreements and the variety of thought-provoking questions posed.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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How do you handle stress?
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What do i do to destress
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N/A - The interviewers literally only asked 2-3 questions.
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N/A
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Did you apply to other podiatry schools?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reading SDN interview feedback, reviewing their personal statements and applications, researching the school, and practicing mock interviews with family or friends. Many also focused on anticipating questions, specifically about why they wanted to pursue podiatry and why they chose the particular school.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN
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SDN Feedback
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Tried to anticipate the majority of the questions beforehand. http://blog.tavorro.com/sample-podiatry-school-interview-questions/
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I read the SDN interview feedback and at lunch, the current students prepped us for the interview.
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SDN interview feedback.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine was a mix of personal reflection questions, situational scenarios, and inquiries about motivations for choosing podiatry. As some responses referred to a nondisclosure agreement and mentioned an MMI format, it appears that the interview process may have included Multiple Mini Interviews with a focus on a wide range of topics from personal experiences to professional aspirations.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What was a time you struggled and how did you learn from it?
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Explain the Cs in orgo
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Do you have any questions about our curriculum?
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If I could handle podiatry school? (content from my personal essay)
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To discuss grades.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and supportive atmosphere created by the staff, faculty, and students, the top-notch facilities and technology available, the emphasis on interprofessional cooperation, and the opportunities for research and clinical experience. The positive interactions with faculty, the open-door policy, and the enthusiasm displayed by everyone involved left a lasting impression on many applicants.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The presentation at the beginning of the interview day done by the staff was very informative and they were very supportive.
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The charisma of the admissions staff and the appreciation they showed us for traveling to the interview.
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Everyone was so nice and so welcoming
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The facilities are nice, and the student ambassadors and admissions staff created a very welcoming environment.
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Facilities, faculty and students are super nice and enthusiastic
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by the lack of financial aid information, negative faculty interview experiences, outdated facilities, large class sizes, student attitudes, and the location of the campus. Suggestions include improving financial aid transparency, enhancing faculty training for interviews, updating facilities, addressing class size concerns, and improving campus culture.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The student ambassadors portion of the interview day was weird, felt like they did not want to answer my questions.
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Little to no mention of financial aid details that are vital to the economic success of podiatry students.
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One of my faculty interviewers was unnecessarily negative and rude during my interview. She also looked unprepared and was shuffling through my file looking for questions to ask me.
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Nothing
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Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the structure of the interview day, the relaxed nature of the interviews, and the emphasis on grades by interviewers. They also mentioned the importance of arriving early, preparing for travel logistics, and being aware of the location of the school.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The structure of interview day.
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If the earliest interview date is far way, you can call and request an earlier one and they will put you on a waiting list in case anyone cancels
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That the interviewers would ONLY be concerned about my grades. Although openly I addressed issues in my academic history, one interviewer kept going back to this issue multiple times during the interview. Did not seem at all interested in learning about my interest in podiatry or anything other than grades.
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Nothign
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That traveling, hotel, cab rides were going to be a nightmare. I would have better planned the trip.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested starting the day earlier for interviews, providing clearer communication about the schedule, improving the notification process for interview invites and acceptances, and offering more materials to interviewees. They also appreciated the staff's helpfulness and responsiveness to their questions.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Schedule the interviews for the beginning of the day.
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Kind of a weird wrap-up for the day, so maybe be clearer about if the day is over.
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None
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Start the day earlier so you can end earlier.
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Start the day earlier and include financial aid into the welcome presentation.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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ORD
35% interviewees used ORD (ORD), with 15% using O'Hare (O'Hare) and 12% using Midway (Midway) and 8% using O'hare (O'hare) and 4% using MDW (MDW) and 4% using ord (ord) and 4% using n/a (n/a) and 4% using Chicago- O'Hare (Chicago- O'Hare) and 4% using Chicago O'hare International Airport (Chicago O'hare International Airport) and 4% using O'Hare International Airport (O'Hare International Airport) and 4% using Chicago O'Hare (Chicago O'Hare) and 4% using O’Hare (O’Hare).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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43% Airplane
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57% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Candlewood Suites (average ranking 7.3/10), with some staying at Ramada Inn (average rating 5.5/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Candlewood Suites
7.3/10
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Ramada Inn
5.5/10
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Hilton
9/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (5%)
Faculty member (3%)
Other (2%)
Student (90%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Discouraging (2%)
Enthusiastic (92%)
Neutral (7%)
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