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  • Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Podiatry School
  • Independence, OH
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Why podiatry? **Know your personal statement & be prepared to explain your shadowing experience if they have questions** " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Why OCPM & not _____ podiatry school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"What can you contribute to OCPM ? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What's your favorite book? **This question took me by surprise, so make sure you know of one**" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What's your favorite Quote?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"OCPM interview feedback forum & Pod. forum" Report Response

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 !! " Report Response

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!!" Report Response

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.." Report Response

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!!" Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time 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 use?

CLE, CLT, JAX

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holliday Inn

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

10/10/2008

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

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" Report Response

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