Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 13% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average 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 above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above 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 handling academic integrity issues, personal failures, global events' impacts, motivations for pursuing dentistry, extracurricular activities, research experiences, future career goals, and study habits adjustments for dental school. Some respondents mentioned being asked about MMI format, unique extracurriculars, essay content, and potential nondisclosure agreements during their interviews.
How would you react if there was a student who was caught cheating? What punishment your you give them
They had already read my application and just wanted further information. They asked specific questions about my unique extracurriculars and also my answer to the essay.
There were no real specific interview type questions. As others have said it was pretty open and conversational. I would say that my interviewer, who was one of the group practice administrators, did not really review my AADSAS application. The questions that came up were all based on the essay that I wrote at the start of the day. I wrote about my job as I'm a nontraditional applicant. In the essay I stated leadership was forced on me and she asked what I meant by that.
So, have you visited our dental school before (considering that I live close to school) my honest answer: No
What are the questions you have about our school? (Yes, this was the next question)
As you know, dental school is much different than undergrad. It takes a large time commitment. Have you had any time during school where you were really under a lot of pressure with school/work?
Why UCLA (and for you instate folks unlike myself... be ready to talk about what other schools you applied to and why. Every instate person was asked this question).
What do you see yourself in 10 years?
How does this experience related to dentistry?
A lot of questions are from your personal statement and your 2nd app.
What specialty are you looking to get in to?
(This is a trick question. If you're asked this, never respond ortho or perio or whatever specialty you're thinking of saying. The only correct answer is to say you would like to get more experience before deciding on a specialty.)
Students said most interesting question asked at University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics from the impact of HMOs on dentistry to personal motivations for pursuing dentistry. The interviews appeared to cover both personal and professional aspects, with some respondents mentioning questions about family background and future career aspirations.
How do you use technology for remote dental clinics?
Dental school requires you to be selfish. You need to succeed to put yourself in a position to do well later on and provide for your family. There will be times when you have to put yourself before your family during dental school. (Can you handle that? Are you willing to do that?) was implied from the statement.
Interesting is relative I guess. I thought it was interesting that her questions were not really questions that would be used to determine if I was an acceptable candidate but instead to see if I'd be willing to put up with being a dental student.
Why did you decide to stop playing football when you got into college. I was a Pac-10 recruit in high school and decided to go academic but coached varsity football in my sophomore year of College. Didn't expect this but gave my reasoning for giving up.
Students said most difficult question asked at University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry discussed various topics, including handling stress, personal statements, research experience, leadership, and future goals. Some respondents also mentioned being asked about their qualifications for specific roles, patient relationships, and their motivations for pursuing dentistry, with a mix of personal and academic inquiries.
How would you react if there was a student who was caught cheating? What punishment your you give them if you had to give a punishment
Nothing difficult. It was only the multiple questions relating to stress and handling heavy curriculum. That was probably the most anxiety inducing part of the interview.
I rambled a bit on the what I meant by leadership being forced on me because it's tough to explain in a positive twist why I didn't feel ready for the leadership role.
Nothing.....basically only got asked one question....the rest of the time the interviewer talked about some research areas that may be of interest to me. He was really cool and friendly. I never got asked even any of the basics like "why dentistry?".....
1) you said xxxx in your personal statement. Would you still be xxxx if you had a patient that expressed xxxx?
2) you said xxxx in your personal statement about research. How does dentistry differ?
I am not the strongest applicant to UCLA, so they asked me how I would change my study habits in order to do well if I were to be accepted and decide to attend, being that I have a couple low grades.
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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✅ 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?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their applications, practicing common interview questions, utilizing SDN feedback, and researching the school's website. Suggestions include reviewing personal statements, mock interview sessions, staying informed on current healthcare topics, and seeking advice from friends or previous interviewees.
I read this forum and saw that most people said it was really laid back so didn't really stress too much. I did review AADSAS and supplemental application.
SDN, practiced my answers for the common interview questions, researched the school, talked to dental students, read SUMMARY of the surgeon general's report on oral health (this helped to prepare me for the future issues with dentistry question)
I read through my personal statement -- almost all of the interviewers' questions were drawn from it -- and reviewed the school's website to help generate some questions to ask my interviewers.
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the faculty's knowledge of their application during the interview, the friendly and supportive atmosphere among students and faculty, high specialization rates, pass/fail grading system, curriculum structure, research opportunities, and the campus location. Many highlighted the positive interactions with faculty and students, the collaborative and supportive environment, and the ongoing improvements to the curriculum and facilities.
I loved the fact they had already read my application and had notes written down of specific things they wanted to talk about. At my other interviews, they never saw my application before and were making questions on the spot which made me uninterested in those schools.
Great reputation, seems like they have a very strong alumni support, high board passing rates, P/NP grading so students are very supportive of one another, high specialty rate, research opportunities, location
Everything. Tuition, reputation, research oriented, high specialization rate, specialization tracks, small class size, international externship opportunities, Dean is very committed to the school, nation's best faculty members (if you look them up a number of them attended HSDM-of course they go to UCLA because the location is ideal!), H/P/F grading, systems based didactics, case-based studies (very different and a lot better than PBL), location, weather, and, of course, California girls!
The specialization rates, board pass rates, the campus, pass fail, students seriously seemed really happy and motivated (really important that other students are happy and motivated because moods are infectious), emphasis on continual improvement in the school and programs
The facilities, the students, the residency/job match success of graduates, the awesome rotation programs, the excellent medically-grounded curriculum, the fantastic research opportunities in bioengineering/dentistry
Easy interview, very laid back. Wasn't much of an interview, but rather an informative sessions where he talked about research he likes.....i felt like the decision was made before i entered the room. Before I left, I was told I was going to be ok......which was pretty cool to know. I got in a week later =]
-caliber of students
-specialty match rate
-rigor of schedule
-cool people
-p/np
-ucla name
-LA area (minus traffic)
-new (efficient) curriculum!!
-staff listens
everything:
safe and beautiful location,
friendly atmosphere,
very friendly and approachable faculty,
all students seemed to be very happy,
excellent housing options,
students do very well on national board exams,
high match rate
pizza was delicious
Loved the presentations by the DDS and DDS/PhD students
Dr Bibbs and Dr. Sanders are super nice
They are completely reformatting the curriculum, which will reflect the class of 2012. This will include clinical experience earlier(1st year maybe?) and more integrated classes => fewer midterms/finals.
The dental students were just gushing about how great the school was. I got a very strong positive impression about the prestige of the school and the opportunities available there. The atmosphere is very collaborative because of the Pass/fail system
Organized interview and tour, students we met were all excited about their decision to attend UCLA and boasted about how the SOD listens to each student to improve their program, faculty interview was very stress free and helped the applicant feel relaxed
My interviewer was really nice and very laid back. He was also very understanding about how nervous I was and was able to make a joke out of it, which actually helped me relax.
The student activities/resources. the student morale. the specialty match rate and the high board scores. the friendly faculty and brand new preclinics.
The area and the student panel where we were allowed to ask any question to students of all years. They seemed very, very happy despite the fact they said it was a lot of work.
The overall organization of the interview and presentation of the school was excellent. The faculty and students were extremely welcoming and approachable. Furthermore, the newly rennovated teaching lab on the fourth floor looks amazing.
Both, student and faculty, interviewers were very pleasant and interesting. The interviews were more conversation like rather than question and answer. The school and facilities are very nice. Westwood is a beautiful city.
Friendly faculty, staff, student. The fact that many UCLA students do exceptionally well on NB I. High specialty matching rate. Nice clinical facilities.
UCLA is an excellent school all around. The location is great, the women are gorgeous, and the weather is unbelievable. The faculty are also of a higher caliber, and treat the applicants and students exceptionally well. The dentistry building is conveniently adjoined to the rest of the huge UCLA campus, and Westwood, Bel-Air, and Beverly Hills are just across their respective streets. This was an intense interview however, prepared to have your brain picked. I would go to UCLA in a second!
Great and friendly people. Upperclass-students want to help you out. Excellent board score. Various programs and leadership positions. I feel like home.
They have new facilities, their location, the people in general were very nice, just one person I REALLY didn't like...(too bad it was the interviewer haha), Dr. Atchison was very nice though
How nice and enthusiastic the everyone was there, including both the tour guide (admissions staff) and the interviewers. The university was in the process of overhauling and modernizing another lab!
The faculty that interviewed me were laid back and seemed quite approachable. The campus is beautiful, and some of the dental school's facilities are being overhauled/modernized. I was also impressed by the national board scores and the percentage of students who go on to specialize.
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of patient pool, outdated facilities, long interview day, high level of competitiveness among students, and challenges with parking and traffic. Suggestions included improving patient recruitment efforts, updating facilities, providing clearer directions for interviews, and addressing the issue of competitiveness among students.
I didn't know exactly where to go for the interview. The building was very confusing so maybe having direction signs would've helped. The student panel wasn't super helpful. They didn't seem that interested in talking.
The curriculum seemed extremely dense and time-consuming. I left feeling as though of all the schools I had visited, I'd have the least amount of free time attending UCLA.
The school has strong clinicals, but it's only weak point is that the patient pool is not a big as other schools due to the school's location. Don't worry b/c the students said that they finish their requirements well before graduation.
Didn't like driving around LA as it just seriously sprawls endlessly. We spent pretty much the entire day in the admissions office which is a pretty small room with no windows.
The agenda did not run smooth. The finanical aid office representative called sick and did not show up. And interviewee had ben waiting again and again along the day.
The traffic around there, no lunch, there weren't many patients there. They did say that it was Friday and they are very busy from Mon-Thu. I have been to other interviews on Fri. where they had very little patients also.
They admit that they are having troubles with getting enough patients. Though it might be a strength because I will be trained to take better care of my patients. Knowing how competitive CA can be, it never hurts to practice good clinical skills to keep your patients.
They admit that they are undergoing major advertisement for patients, due to the lack of patients for the dental students. Also, CA is under major budget constraints right now, and since UCLA is a state school, they are feeling the burn. Also, the students admit that most are taking another year of clinic just to make up for the lack of experience and confidence they have after the 4-year program. Which brings me to my next comment. Watch out for Dr. Lefever...
Everyone admitted that finding patients is hard, even my interviewers....however, I was positively impressed with the fact that they honest; I was also negatively impressed with the fact that UCLA is not that much cheaper than private schools considering it's a state school.
Applicants commonly expressed that they wished they had known about specific logistical details such as the location of the building, the need for hard copies of transcripts, and the requirement for an essay. They also highlighted the relaxed and stress-free nature of the interview process, the lack of lunch provided, and the importance of being prepared for specific questions during the interview.
Where the building actually is. The address they give you isn't the School of Dentistry- it's the CHS building, so you have to walk past it to the building behind it. Don't be late!!
Prepare hard copies of transcripts to mail into Noemi. Have the schools send them in. If it won't arrive in time, you can bring sealed copies for Noemi to confirm the pre-req courses with. However, the "transcript review" isn't as scary as it sounds. No mention of grades. Strictly to see if pre req courses have been taken.
I just know that my interviewer (he is a white)does not like asian, and I am kind of sad about that! He also does not do any research..so even I talked about research, he was not interested at all.
A lot of people on this board said their interview was conversational. Mine felt like an inquisition! They kept grilling me about things I had thought were innocuous on my PS and secondary. Demanded very specific and detailed answers regarding my experiences. None, necessarily, unfair, but their tone was frighteningly challenging. I got a couple smiles, but I was pretty flustered.
That I shouldn't listen to everyone about the traffic. Left from Torrance at 5:50am, arrived at UCLA by 6:20am....sat around listening to tunes until I needed to be thereat 8:20am.
how relax and easy the interview was going to be. I was wayy to nervous for no reason at all. There were 9 people in my group and everyone got a really nice interviewer.
That the interview would be so laid back. People told me but I didn't believe them. It really was an extremely low stress experience. Oh yeah, and that they only feed you muffins and coffee, I would have eaten a bigger breakfast or taken a snack.
I got to the school on time but if you are traveling to UCLA, make sure you leave plenty of time to get there. I left 2 hours before my interview and I barely made it. The essay writing is first so if you're late, well...write fast.
There were no real surprises but I was stressed with the fact that two faculty member will ask me questions regarding my essay. ( I wasn't sure if it'll be good enough)
Parking is not directly in front of the building, that is for patients only. I arrived 10 mins early, but by the time I was told to park at a different structure and found parking, I arrived at checkin 5 mins late
I am quite familiar with the schools from my previous visits. It is true that they do keep an record of your ranking internally for scholarships and awards nomination.
I heard that UCLA highly regarded research. Not true anymore, they're having trouble with their graduates not being able to interact with their patients in the real world so now they're looking for clinical practioners, so they do not place as much emphasis on research as they do on shadowing a dentist anymore.
Applicants generally found the interview day at UCLA to be enjoyable and stress-free, with friendly interviewers and a relaxed atmosphere. They appreciated the welcoming staff, informative presentations, and opportunities to interact with current students. Some mentioned concerns about the patient pool, facilities, and the demanding curriculum, but overall expressed a strong interest in attending UCLA due to its reputation and preparation for a successful dental career.
Overall, I enjoyed the whole interview day. The other interviewees were super nice and some are attending with me. The tour guide was super helpful and had more information on the school. The student panel could've been better.
During the interview, you know that UCLA is on top of it. Great faculty. Great students. You can only set yourself up to succeed by attending this school. My interviewer asked me so many times how I felt I would manage high stress that I felt as though attending UCLA would mean giving up a well-rounded life for at least 4 years. For some, that's doable. No problem. Small price to pay for success.For others, perhaps it just isn't...due to family constraints or otherwise. This was something I needed to heavily consider when making my decision.
Overall, great school. Facilities are older. Though the patient pool is not as strong, the clinics seemed very busy the day I toured during my interview. Strong faculty, students are friendly, but seem really exhausted. Though, UCLA will hands down prepare you for a successful dental career. Go Bruins!
Number one dental school in the nation. Would attend in a heartbeat. Will probably never get read but here's some reconnaissance info: doing better than UCSF-especially if you have OMFS in mind. Oh and if you plan to practice in Southern California, then UCLA is the way to go.
felt kind of bad that there was not a single recent feedback for this school for this cycle, so i decided to give this a go.
interview day started with an essay. prompt was straightfoward so don't worry. this was followed by an introduction about the school and curriculum then financial aid. then i had my interview with dr. lafever. the first thing she told me was not to be nervous, b/c to have an interview at ucla is a really good thing and that i was in a really good position. that was good to hear. the whole thing was a totally chill and relaxed conversation, i wasn't even asked the usual questions. for the most part, she told me about the opportunities that were available and how the school would suit me, rather than what i could offer. after interview, we all went to get sized for scrubs and a white coat, which would totally suck if you didn't get in. but that was cool. afterwards, we went on the tour. facilities are pretty nice, not brand new or anything but good enough. there was this little student lounge that had a pool table and some other fun stuff in there...that was pretty random. we then had lunch with 4 dental students, one from each year, who were very frank and informative, so ask tons of questions here. and that pretty much wraps up the day. i think there's only two things that i did not like...paper records and the mandatory laptop. they even make you sign a piece of paper saying that you understand that you would be required to purchase their laptop. otherwise, ucla is legit. it's located right the main campus so you have access to all facilities, IM sports, and activities. definitely my top choice. good luck people.
i interviewed with dr. carol bibb, who was so down to earth and easy to talk to. she basically just wanted to learn more about some of my extracurriculars, and the whole interview was conversation-like. she also answered a few of my questions to wrap up the interview and was so cool to talk to.
Understand that if you get an interview unless you seriously blow the interview you're going to be accepted if there are still seats so don't stress, be professional and be yourself. My DATs, AA/TS 19/19, are well below the average and I was amazed to get an interview and am even more amazed that I was accepted so don't stress they like you. Also as others have said be prepared to write why you have unique characteristics that will positively contribute to the school (or something like that). If you get an interview they liked something in your application that made them think you will contribute positively.
Last comment is kind of an interviewer tip for beginners but always keep your right hand free for a hand shake. Immediately after my interview we stood up and shook hands and I let my guard down and put my pen in my right hand we went back to the room with the other prospective students. Once there she went to shake my hand again in front of everyone so I awkwardly had to switch my pen to my left hand (the double goodbye shake got me so don't let your guard down...ever).
I interviewed with Dr. Craig Woods, who was awesome and amazing. The interview was basically a conversation rather than him asking really pointed, specific questions. He had really read my application and we talked about the content of my essays. By the way, I just found out I got into UCLA - and I'm definitely going! I think UCLA's the best school I visited and maybe the best one in the country! :)
The day beings with a 30 min essay. Then there are 2 presentation. After this there is a short tour and a one-on-one with a dental student.Next is the inteview with someone form the admissions board.Finally, they make you check you transcripts and measure you for scrubs.
UCLA accepts most (if not all) of the people they interview. The whole process was very stress-free. The interview itself was even more stress-free; the inteviewer didn't really ask me any questions. We got fitted for scrubs and coats as well.
Overall, a very interesting interview. I got grilled, but in a way that was good since I don't necessarily enjoy talking about myself un-prodded. It was stressful, yes, but the questions were all on things that I had done. It was only stressful because of their tone of voice and the specificity/detail they desired of my answers. Other than that, it was a good interview day. I got in too, so I guess I didn't do as poorly as I had thought. UCLA HERE I COME!
Very relaxed, conversational. They asked questions and I gave them straight answers. Loved making them smile and laugh at times. Asked a question that actually instigated a friendly argument between my two interviewers...needless to say it was quite entertaining to watch. Both of my interviewers really seemed to enjoy the time we spent together, left with a very warm handshake that seemed very encouraging. I really hope to get in, this is my top choice!!
Wrote an essay in the first half hour. Our question was ''what qualities can you bring to the class of 2012?'' There were 8 of us split into 2 groups of 4. Tour was too short. Wish I could have seen more. Getting sized for lab coats was very exciting.
It went really well. I was pleasantly surprised when the interviewer suggested that I run for a class officer position.
Other than that, I didn't have impressions of the school before i got there, and I felt really good about the school when I left :)
Great experience. The students impressed me the most. The majority of them I talked to all got into great schools and had no regrets of their decision to attend UCLA. They love it there and they love how the students feel like part of a family as well as how great the faculty treats them and listens to them. No one hid the fact that the curriculum is very demanding, but they all said that time management is the key. From 4th year students to 1st year students we talked to, they stressed how great the faculty treats them and values their opinions. They also mentioned the clinical portion has improved each year, and there is more than enough patients, especially the right patients, to get a great clinical background and be prepared for the boards. Their board scores are high, lots of opportunity to specialize, and great didactics.
The interview overall was a very good experience. SDN actually helped a lot. The student's feedback was pretty accurate in that the interview questions were not very tough, and that UCLA is a great school!
My PI is one of the interviewers for the dental school, so he gave me a heads-up on what to expect. He said it would be pretty easy and chill, and that most people they interview normally get accepted (so long as they do not do anything stupid. He interviewed this one kid a few years back who called him by his first name! that kid did not get in). The essay portion is relatively easy. There's nothing you can do to prepare for it. I was told that they only want to see if you can actually put coherent thoughts together and that you did not pay someone else to write your personal statement. I really hope i get in here, i'm just slightly worried that bc it's so late even if i do get in, i'll be on the waiting list =/
We started with an essay. Don't fret, the essay is simple and doesnt require and preperations. the interview was a good amount of time, enough to get a good feel of who i was and nothing to stressful. i had a nice lunch with the student interviewer who was very nice and gave me her honest opinion of the school. at the end we took measurements for white coats...very exciting.
I had this really cool guy interview me who was very passionate about his work and got me excited. He made me want to go. The students seemed happy, the education seemed thorough, pretty good school in general. (much better than the other LA schools)
The school is very nice and the students seem very happy. The area around the school is beautiful. Don't stress, if you get an interview they are interested in you. If I get in, I am going for sure.
I found my interview experience to be extremely gratifying. The professor who interviewed me was very nice and made me feel very comfortable. Overall, the students as well as staff members were very welcoming. The school's program really aims to prepare students for a solid career in general practice or as a strong foundation for those who want to specialize afterwards. I was very impressed by everything UCLA dental has to offer- it's no wonder they have such a strong reputation in the field.
My # 1 choice of d-school. Facility is good, and faculties are nice, welcome, helpful. I really like its small # of interviewing people. Mine is only 5 people that day, which is really good because we got to know each other. Therefore, I had teh best interview experience here. The only concern is its poor patient pool situation.
First- write an essay
Second- admissions and finaid presentations
Third- faculty interview
Fourth- student interviews w/lunch
Fifth- review file
Sixth- tour
Last- lab coat measurements
The day went from 10am to 2pm. It was not stressful-- but it was very businesslike. I wish I had been mailed more extensive information about the school before the interview. Unlike others, I did eat lunch during my student interview (he took me downstairs and we ate as we talked).
The actual interview was more conversation rather than questions. There were nine of us there that day, and all the other interviewees were great. The school doesn't tell you stats about how full the class is, what percentage of interviewees they accept, or when you should expect to hear back. But, they admissions staff is very nice.
The interview was overall relaxed. We started with the essay. Then we had the usual information session on the school and financial aid. We then either met with our student interviewer, faculty interviewer or reviewed our transcripts. We had a tour of the school and lastly we were measured for coats, scrubs and gloves.
UCLA School of Dentistry is in the very nice neighborhood. I love the surrounding college community and So Cal weather is awesome. The clinical facilities weren't as bad as other people described. I thought it was nice. The faculty member were all very approachable and easy to talk to. The main thing that got to me was the 2 page essay, but you don't need to sweat if you're a good writer. If not, don't worry. I suck at writing as you can tell by now but I got my acceptance email 3 days later. Good luck!
So take a seat in the admissions office with other appicants(4) and then you are handed a folder with info about the school. You then meet informally with a student and ask them questions, not really an interview from my experience. Then you meet with one or two faculty members for a personal interview. There might be some waiting around so bring something to read. You get fitted for srubs while others are interviewing. There is a short tour followed by a financial overview and you are done!
I like the people very much. I think that the staffs are very friendly and care about their students in general. I saw students coming in and out of office all the time seeking helps from the staff.
UCLA is an excellent institution, and the dental school definitely continues on the same line. Every aspect that anyone could look for in a dental school is provided at UCLA. The campus, weather, people, and activities are more than anyone could ask for. Not just the Harvard of the west coast, it's sooo much more.
overall, the interview wasnt as bad as i thought it was going to be. the two faculty members that interviewed me were extremely nice and were very personable.
The two doctors who interviewed me are really nice. As a matter of fact, people in UCLA dental school are very nice. Even though the curriculum is harsh sometimes, faculty are willing to help. I love the school very much.
We had bagels and OJ provided by the Class of 2008 while everybody arrived. There were 9 of us that day. We then wrote the essay and had a financial aid presentation. Then we had out 1-on-1 interview with the faculty followed by an "interview" with a student (but it was more like a lunch talk). Then we went over our pre-reqs to make sure they were all done or will be done by next fall. Then we had the lab coat fitting followed by a tour of the school, labs, and clinic.
I was a UCLA undergrad and did lots of research at the UCLA School of Dentistry, so I have had a lot of exposure to the school before. I think that UCLA has a lot to offer, and the location is as good as it gets. There are some flaws with the program as far as preparing the students to be clinical practioners and getting the fourth years enough patients however. Was the top of my list by far, now it is closely followed by many others, possibly passed by some.
My interview was held in the morning, so the student interview commenced over breakfast with muffins. The faculty interview was done on a 2:1 basis, where I was interviewed by 2 faculty members. They were really nice and friendly!
This interview wasn't too bad at all. Two faculty members reviewed my file, and then I was called into the room and they took turns asking questions. After they finished with their questions, I asked a few of my own and then we shot the breeze for awhile. They even told me the interview went well and I would be accepted! The rest of the day is spent touring the dental school, having lunch with a student, going over financial aid considerations, and making sure no items are missing from your file (transcripts, letters of rec and such).
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should provide food or snacks during the interview process to address hunger concerns, and also consider making the campus tour student-led for a more personalized experience.
