Independence, OH
Podiatry Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 23% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.6
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 412 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 low 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 (93%)
Negatively (1%)
No change (5%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (69%)
Good (26%)
Average (4%)
Bad (1%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed positive sentiments about their experience at Kent State, including praise for the friendly and welcoming environment, helpful staff, and impressive facilities. However, some mentioned concerns about class sizes, admissions criteria, and comparisons to other programs.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Amazing experience! Can't wait to visit campus!
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This interview has been my favorite out of all of them. It definitely has the unfair advantage of being in person but their presentations and student ambassadors were well-prepared. The environment at Kent State is how they described in the admissions presentation: friendly, welcoming and a family. They also didn't focus on comparing themselves to other programs a lot which I also respected and appreciated.
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The school and program seem amazing. Every staff member I have interacted with so far have been extremely helpful and friendly. It seems like they really set students up for success. A list of all the questions/topics I was asked in the interview: -How did you prepare for the MCAT -An interesting shadowing experience that stood out -How my previous teaching job relates to podiatry -Asked about my grades and my studying methods -Why podiatry -Why Kent State -Asked about work experience -How would I work to improve my grades/adjust to the curriculum at KSUCPM -How would your friends describe you -If I could invite four people to dinner who would it be and why
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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.
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Just be yourself and be honest
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
21 Minutes Average
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Number:
2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
89% One-on-One
11% Group Interview
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File Type:
100% Open-File
0% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
60% Virtual
40% In-Person
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Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
KSUCPM-COMP interviews are an average of 21 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 89% of interviews are one-on-one, 40% are in-person, and 0% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools included inquiries about how applicants would spend a large sum of money on themselves, explanations for academic performance, reasons for choosing podiatry, reflections on shadowing experiences, motivations for pursuing a specific medical field, personal qualities related to success in school, and future goals. Some respondents mentioned being asked questions related to their personal statements, shadowing experiences, and application details, indicating a focus on the applicant's background and experiences.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Why podiatry?
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If you had 10 million dollars, and had to spend it on yourself, how would you spend it?
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Can you explain your low MCAT score and how you changed your studying when your retook it?
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How did you prepare for the MCAT?
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What did working at X as a medical assistant teach you about patient care?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting questions asked at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including experiences with surgeries, hobbies, impressions from shadowing podiatrists, and personal qualities. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What was the most difficult class in undergrad?
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What kinds of surgeries or procedures have to shadowed before?
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How would your friends describe you?
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If your best friend was sitting in here, how would they describe you?
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I was asked about a field research project I worked on in Costa Rica
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reading SDN interview feedback, reviewing their application materials, including personal statement, and researching the school's website. Many also engaged in mock interviews and practiced answering potential questions in advance.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN
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SDN and mock interviews
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Reading SDN feedback and preparing for questions in advance.
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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.
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The interview feedback in sdn was very helpful. I also got advice from the DPM i shadowed and a current student at Kent
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine discussed various topics including explaining grades, overcoming adversity, adjusting to course loads, and choosing between different professional paths. The interviews were structured as Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) with potential nondisclosure agreements, focusing on personal experiences and motivations for pursuing podiatry.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What was your favorite class of undergrad and why?
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If I could invite 4 people to dinner (dead or alive) who would it be and why?
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I honestly had no difficult questions. It was so laid-back. No "situation" questions; no "biggest weakness" questions. Nothing stress-inducing at all.
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None of the questions were too difficult
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What was you least favorite course?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff and students at the school, as well as the top-notch facilities and technology available. They appreciated the personal interactions, the passion of the student ambassadors, and the stress-free environment created during the interview process. Many commented on the high level of support, the collaborative community, and the positive student morale that contributed to a great overall experience.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The dean. He is amazing!! Very personable and truly values you as a person not just a candidate.
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Kent State's student ambassadors were amazingly helpful. They were both tour guides and available to answer questions. I appreciated their honesty when answering questions the most. I felt they were passionate about Kent State but not enough to cloud their judgement about the school or their experiences. They also pride themselves on their family-like community which was evident in the tour. Everyone said "hello" to one another, even the professors.
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How friendly the interviewers were.
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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.
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The people who interviewed me where very friendly and made me feel comfortable.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of information regarding board pass rates and residency placements, the distance of housing options from the school, the school's independence without university affiliation, and outdated facilities. Suggestions included providing more transparent data on outcomes, improving campus amenities, and fostering stronger connections with other health fields.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The school itself is fairly small. I also read that the interview was very laid-back with relaxed, fun questions but my interviewer was definitely more interested in my transcript than I'd been prepared for. It was still pretty relaxed but not as personable as I'd anticipated.
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Nothing at all.
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Nothing at all. Great school and great interview process.
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Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview process at the school would be very laid-back, relaxed, and more of a conversation. They also suggested being prepared with questions, wearing comfortable shoes for the campus tour, and considering renting a car for transportation around the area.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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How laid back it would be!
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Don't be so stressed out
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What questions I would be asked and the interview took place over Microsoft teams, so if you have a MacBook make sure you download the Teams app or use google chrome, Teams does not open in Safari.
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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.
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There is no need to stress! They just want to get to know more about you as a person beyond your application
🤝 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 generally suggest that the admissions office should continue with their positive and welcoming approach, maintaining their helpful and kind demeanor during the interview process while also ensuring professionalism and avoiding personal questions. They appreciate the informative and well-organized interview day experiences provided by the admissions staff.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Continue with your amazing interview process!
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Keep doing what you're doing! I loved this experience.
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None. They did very well in setting up and running the interview day. I got a very good sense of campus life and what Kent State has to offer.
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I have none
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Printed out info slides could have been in smaller font and used less pages.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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CLE
27% interviewees used CLE (CLE), with 17% using Cleveland (Cleveland) and 17% using Cleveland Hopkins (Cleveland Hopkins) and 3% using cle (cle) and 3% using CLI (CLI) and 3% using to CLE (SLC) and 3% using LGA (LGA) and 3% using American Airlines (American Airlines) and 3% using Akron-Canton (Akron-Canton) and 3% using Cleveland-Hopkins (Cleveland-Hopkins) and 3% using Cleveland hopkins (Cleveland hopkins) and 3% using Cleveland international (Cleveland international) and 3% using Cleveland Hopkins Airport (Cleveland Hopkins Airport) and 3% using Cleveland International (Cleveland International) and 3% using Cleveland Hopkins International (Cleveland Hopkins International).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
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51% Airplane
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46% Automobile
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2% Train or Subway
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2% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Holiday Inn (average ranking 7.1/10), with some staying at Crowne Plaza (average rating 8.8/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Holiday Inn
7.1/10
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Crowne Plaza
8.8/10
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Doubletree
10/10
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 (9%)
Faculty member (5%)
Other (2%)
Student (84%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (88%)
Neutral (13%)
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