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Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center School of Dental and Oral Surgery

New York, NY

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

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What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Explain certain aspects of file (research, grades, experiences, etc).
What would you like me to tell the admissions committee on your behalf?
Why Columbia?

What was the most interesting question?

What would you do if you couldn't be a dentist?

What was the most difficult question?

Explain why your grade in a certain class was low - but that area of the DAT was really high.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 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?

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Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

read the website.

What impressed you positively?

It's Ivy League, and there is a lot of focus on specialties. The lunch was good too.

What impressed you negatively?

The location (Washington Heights), several staff members who constantly reminded us how sketchy the area is. The overall atmosphere at the school was cold (not unfriendly, but just a bit stiff and distant).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

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What are your general comments?

I would go if this was the only place I got accepted.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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