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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?

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

What are your general comments?

Overall great experience. They really make every effort to make you feel welcome and convince you to pick Univ of Pacific.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why dentistry?

What was the most interesting question?

If you caught someone in your class cheating, how would you handle the situation

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read Univ of Pacific Website, went over my AADSAS application.

What was the most difficult question?

No difficult questions really. The interviewer just wanted to get to know me as a person

What impressed you positively?

The technology available to all students was state of the art. It was my 3rd interview and the facilities were by far the best I've seen. I was very impressed with the sim lab. The studnets seemed really happy there and report that they are treated very well by the faculty. The Dean of Admissions is extremely likeable and friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

The cost. It was the most expensive shool i applied to. Should be ready to take out over $200,000 in loans. Also the cost of living in San Francisco is incredibly expensive.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They really are there just to get to know who you are in person. No trick questions.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student