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University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

San Francisco, CA

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

AN interview witha student over lunch, he was cool. I think he just had the personal essay. He asked a bunch of funny questions. then a faculty interview which was just like a long conversation getting to know each other.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why do you want to be a dentist?

What was the most interesting question?

Would your dad mind if you were to become a dentist?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read my AADSAS, saw website of school, calmed down and checked out the directions to the school before my interview.

What was the most difficult question?

What type of implant system did you observe being used?

What impressed you positively?

How they treat you like a human being that has been through a lot. They know the application process is tough, and they do NOT make it harder on you.

What impressed you negatively?

My interviewer did not show up because he was sick so I had to wait around for another faculty member.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That they graduate very competent general dentists. Their undergrads do endo on #16. You can only get that kind of experience at a number of schools in the country. Very impressive.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student