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Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Boston, MA

Dental Schools | Public For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How did you prepare or your NB? Why have you applied to BU, any specific reason?
How different is the dental practice/patients in US and my country?
Tell me about your observation experience in US?

What was the most interesting question?

How would a professor or a close friend of your describe you?

What was the most difficult question?

None.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

Logan

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

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?

9 out of 10

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

9 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 threads, few friends who have been studyings in BU.

What impressed you positively?

Friendliness of the staff and the vibrant city of Boston..

What impressed you negatively?

None.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

None.

What are your general comments?

Most of the SDNers have said that BU interviews are the coolest. I agree with them! Just be calm and truthfull, read your SOP well since its an open file iv most of the questions are from your own writing.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep up the good work!