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Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Newark, NJ

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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 your extracurricular activities?
What did you do after you graduated from college?
Would you consider dental research as well as practicing? (not exact words, just the gist of it)

What was the most interesting question?

I was asked about my grade in physics, which is definitely not my forte.

What was the most difficult question?

I had to explain my gpa vs. my dat scores. I did exceptionally well on the dats, but my gpa was below the average for this school.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 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?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Robert Treat Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

6 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 the feedback on this website, practiced questions and answers with other people, did online research on the school, and reread my application and essay.

What impressed you positively?

The faculty, administration, and students seemed genuinely happy, and the faculty seemed to have a sincere interest in the performance and welfare of the students.

What impressed you negatively?

The school was located in what you'd call a "ghetto." But I guess it's there for a reason.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That it would be sort of tough finding an apartment (since I'm one of the carless people) that was reasonable (rent, safety, proximity to the school)

What are your general comments?

I would say that compared to the other interviews, it was definitely the most positive experience I've had.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses