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Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry

Portland, OR

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?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

what are 3 characteristics you feel are important for a good dentist to have?
what is it about our school that made you apply here?
what will dentistry give you that you don't feel you are getting out of physical therapy (my current field)?

What was the most interesting question?

what does "integrity" mean to you when it comes to being a dentist

What was the most difficult question?

Given your success in academics thus far, what will you find challenging in dentistry school
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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 the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

PDX

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The Inn at Marquam Hill

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?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

This website, lots of talking things over with my wife, trying on my suit, etc beforehand

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of everyone and the strong clinical emphasis of the school

What impressed you negatively?

nothing--maybe the rain?

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing

What are your general comments?

Excellent clinically-oriented school, very knowledgeable and personable faculty, very laid-back interview overall

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses