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Howard University College of Dentistry

Washington, DC

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

HBCU

⭐ 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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What challenges have you faced, and how did you overcome them?
What will you do if you do not get into Dental school?
Why Howard?

What was the most interesting question?

How do you feel about cheating? If you knew someone was cheating in your class, what would you do?

What was the most difficult question?

If you knew someone was cheating, what would you do?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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?

Reagan

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

1 out of 10

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

8 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?

I made sure I had an answer to all of the questions listed on studentdoctor and practiced my answers. I did my research on the school. Made a list of questions I wanted to ask the interviewers ahead of time so I wouldn't draw blanks and have no questions come interview time.

What impressed you positively?

The feedback about Howard from dental students--not just the interviewers, but random students walking around. The diversity among students, despite what many people think. The sim lab is nice! D.C. is beautiful.

What impressed you negatively?

Its not in a great neighborhood

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

It was a great experience and a very relaxed interview

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses