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Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine

Charleston, SC

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What will you do if you don't get accepted this year?
Why do you want to be a dentist?
Why should we pick you above everyone else?

What was the most interesting question?

Have you seen any obnoxious patients while shadowing?

What was the most difficult question?

Have you taken biochemistry? (I dropped it--he knew it. :)) "You should really take it", he said.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

7 out of 10

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?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Bed and Breakfest across the street

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Nothing really. Get a new tie?

What impressed you positively?

The comforting nature of the professors and students.

What impressed you negatively?

Parking.... nothing to do with the school though.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing really.

What are your general comments?

It was a cool interview. Very laid back and the students were really cool.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses