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Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Boston, MA

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How would your friends describe you?
Tell me about yourself
Why dentistry

What was the most interesting question?

How would your friends describe you?

What was the most difficult question?

Explain your QR score from the DAT
🤝 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?

2-3 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?

bos

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

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?

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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

read SDN, talked to current students, read the website.

What impressed you positively?

The relaxed atmosphere (the students) the facilities (med) the on campus housing. The finacial aid talk was VERY informative. Harvard is not a strictly research school, you will get a well rounded education with an emphasis on medicine. In addition 90+ percent of the class get into the specialty program of their choice.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing, except for the weather in Boston.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing

What are your general comments?

My interview was very positive. The interviewers will be very aware of your file so read your essays and application before you go in. The interview is low stress so relax and let your personality shine through

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses