Touro College of Dental Medicine
Hawthorne, NY
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 45% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about favorite undergraduate classes, reasons for choosing the profession, experiences related to the field, future goals, ethical challenges faced, personal traits, and interview preparation. Some respondents mentioned questions related to Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) format, suggesting the possibility of a nondisclosure agreement due to the nature of these interviews.
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what was your favorite class during undergrad
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Why Dentistry
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Why Touro
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How did you prepare for the DAT?
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Any summer jobs?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Touro College of Dental Medicine discussed various topics including personal traits, opinions on sports-related controversies, and reflections on past decisions. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) with possible nondisclosure agreements in place based on the responses provided.
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What is something you like and something you dislike about dentistry?
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Do you believe that baseball players that have used PEDs should be inducted into the hall of fame? What is your opinion on the hall of fame as a whole?
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What is one trait you look for in a friend?
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What do you think about the Lakers' offseason?
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-whats one quality you would want in a friend?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Touro College of Dental Medicine discussed various topics including conflicts at work, unmentioned aspects in applications, biggest achievements, reasons for choosing the school over others, and experiences with ethical dilemmas. However, some responses may suggest an MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements due to references to undisclosed questions.
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none
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Talk about a conflict I experienced at work
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One thing on your application that wasn't mentioned that you would like to mention (I blanked)
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What is your biggest achievement?
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you were accepted to other schools why this one?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
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newark
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La Guardia
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LGA
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JFK
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Tarrytown House Estate on The Hudson
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Comfort Inn & Suites
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Comfort Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing Student Doctor Network (SDN) for resources, practicing common interview questions, and researching the specific school by reviewing its website and seeking feedback from current students or alumni. Some also engaged in mock interviews, watched YouTube videos for guidance, and prepared specific answers to questions about why they were interested in the school.
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SDN
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SDN, practice Q's
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SDN and youtube videos
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SDN, 1 mock interview, youtube videos
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This was my third interview so I mostly just noted down specific things I really like about Touro and its program so I can answer the why touro question well.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the enthusiasm of current students, the friendliness of the faculty, and the emphasis on an open-door policy. They also highlighted the conversational and comfortable interview experience, the advanced technology and modern facilities, as well as the collaborative and efficient learning environment. Suggestions included maintaining the positive atmosphere and continuing to prioritize student comfort and engagement.
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current students seemed enthusiastic about the school, faculties were nice, and they seemed to really emphasize the open door policy
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Very conversational
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Very conversational, felt less like an interview and more like a conversation.
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Faculty and current students made an effort to help you feel as comfortable as possible
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Quick, dove right in
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were negatively impacted by the lack of a formal presentation, feeling rushed or interrupted during interviews, encountering interviewers with accents that were difficult to understand, and interacting with students who appeared unenthusiastic. Suggestions include improving interview structure for more meaningful interactions, ensuring interviewers are clear and engaging, and potentially providing more information sessions or presentations for a better overall experience.
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No presentation??
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Location
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Abrupt transition from breakout room to interview rooms. Interviewer seemed to be distracted at times when answering a question.
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there was no presentation just students answering the questions then a quick interview. The guy interviewing me was cutting me off and seemed to be in hurry to get elsewhere hence it was not a pleasant experience.
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They don't give any presentations like other schools. It was divided in two parts: a student Q&A and interview. The negative part is that the dental student for the Q&A was only a second-year so she didn't really know the answers to most questions we had on the clinical side of the school. Otherwise she's also really friendly and awesome!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview process would be low-stress, relaxed, and that interacting with current students was a positive experience. They also mentioned that knowing more details about the interview setup, such as the format and the identity of the interviewer, would have been helpful.
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That it was going to be super low-stress and relaxed
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How stress free it actually was
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How low stress it would be
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While waiting to be interviewed, 2 dental students are in the break out room and you can ask them questions.
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Touro does digital dentistry.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview experience positive and engaging, with some noting the importance of technology in Touro's approach to dentistry. Suggestions were made to improve aspects such as the interview process and presentation quality.
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Really enjoyable interview
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I wish he asked at the end if I had any questions. He seemed like he was trying to rush me out towards the end of it
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The building is nice but the zoom presentation is quite bad you should go in person to get a better exp.
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Touro seems to be on top of incorporating the most modern technology in pre-clinicals and clinical, so that's awesome.
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Touro is new and strives to modernize dentistry with the help of technology. I believe that is an important goal and will prepare the students for the future of dentistry.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants suggested that the admissions office should provide more informative and engaging presentations about the school's curriculum, community service involvement, and financial aid options during the admissions process to enhance the overall experience and attract potential students.
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None
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friendly during tour, opposite during interview
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have a presentation for the zoom session about the school
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Would be nice to include a presentation on Touro's curriculum or community service involvement.
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Touro has a great potential to become one of the best dental schools in the country. Be proud of your curriculum and clinical training program, and make sure you sell the school well.
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