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University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

San Francisco, CA

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ 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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What are the 3 most important qualities that a dentist should possess?
What is the difference between dentistry in underdeveloped countries and the U.S.?
What is your best method of learning?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you think science is needed in dentistry?

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

8 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?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

5 out of 10

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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I went through my application once. That's it!

What impressed you positively?

Everyone tried to get to know me as a person. They didn't want to just know about my academics, they wanted to know the real me--what my interests are, where I come from, my family background, etc.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing. just that it was a very long day.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

This school really impressed me. The facility is great and everyone is really friendly. The vibe feels great!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses