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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry

Columbus, OH

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

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

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about a time when you made a mistake and what you would do differently.
What is a challenge in dentistry that you believe you will have to overcome?
What volunteer activities have impacted you the most and how so?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you like to do for fun?

What was the most difficult question?

What challenges in dentistry do foresee and how will you address it?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

6

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At a regional location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Blackwell inn (location of the interview)

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

7 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Practiced interview questions with college faculty.

What impressed you positively?

The pride of the school and the eagerness of faculty and current students to participate in the interview.

What impressed you negatively?

The building was pretty old, but they are under construction currently for a remodel/addition

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That each interviewer asked about a different portion of my application so be prepared to address anything and everything on your application.

What are your general comments?

Ohio state is a great school and it definitely showed through during the interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Nothing