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Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

Loma Linda, CA

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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?

Tell me about yourself.
What was a disappointing moment in your life? (I talked about it and how I overcame it)
What was a memorable moment in your life?

What was the most interesting question?

If you caught a fellow peer cheating, what would you do?

What was the most difficult question?

none.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

Ontario, CA

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Loma Linda Inn

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?

7 out of 10

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

4 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, mock interviews.

What impressed you positively?

Very nice sim lab, clinic, friendly learning environment

What impressed you negatively?

Basic Science building is old, no good restaurants around the area, and cafeterias only serve vegetarian food.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Writing sample given beforehand. The one of the two possible questions I answered was "Describe the social network that provides you personal support". Review what being a seventh-day adventist means and background knowledge on the school.

What are your general comments?

I had the Director of Admissions, Esther Valenzuela, interview me. She was very nice and the questions she asked weren't too difficult. I had more of a conversation with her instead. Be sure to mention about the SIMS program and be sure to incorporate "Service is our motto" into some of your answers.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses