Los Angeles, CA
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
None, it was a group session simulating a PBL session.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
25 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN
What impressed you positively?
Students generally seemed to enjoy the school, modern and spacious facilities.
What impressed you negatively?
No chance to meet/interact with faculty, bad neighbrohood in the immediate vicinity of the school, huge emphasis financial aid since the school is so costly to attend.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The neighborhood surrounding USC is as bad as they say it is. PBL session does not offer a chance to reveal your capabilities to faculty with whom you would work as a student. Only the admissions staff are evaluating you during the "interview."
What are your general comments?
Minimal stress, ample time to meet other applicants and some current dental students. I had hoped to at least hear the dean speak about the school's mission statement, etc. but no such thing happened. USC has a gorgeous campus, but then again you better get what you pay for...
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In 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?
$201-$300
What airport did you fly into?
LAX
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Vagabond Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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