Stony Brook, NY
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The faculty was wonderful and uplifting. For the most part, it seems that this attitude is genuine. The clinics are top notch and probably some of the best in the country. The other students I interviewed with were really nice and we enjoyed discussing our interviews with each other. Be prepared, however, this school attracts some of the brighest minds, so don't be afraid of them...they don't bite.
💬 Interview Process
How did you prepare for the interview?
Talked with friend that is attending school, looked at their profile in the Guide to Dental Schools book, and visited school's website.
What impressed you positively?
The small class size is great for one on one attention from professors. 1st and 2nd year students take classes with medical students. Tons of clinical work available for 3rd and 4th year students. Facilities are new, clean, and well run.
What impressed you negatively?
Dont' get me wrong, but the school had a slight elitest attitude. The school is wonderful and I understand that they are trying to get the best students to attend their school, but they were slightly degrading of other schools. Living is about 2x to 3x more expensive than Buffalo or other schools in the region.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Traveling to and from the airport is expensive and the public transportation on Long Island is not that great.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Faculty member
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In 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?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
ISP
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Courtyard at Marriot
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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