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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry

Columbus, OH

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

6 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?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Are you passionate about becoming a dentist?

What was the most interesting question?

How will you resolve staff conflicts with your employees?

What was the most difficult question?

I can't remember the exact wording, but it was something about the technical aspects of dentistry. i.e. how the dentist views it
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At another location

How did you prepare for the interview?

I looked over some sample question and mentally talked to myself, picturing a successful interview.

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of the staff, students and interviewers, their willingness to assist me in every way, the pride they take in turning out quality dentists.

What impressed you negatively?

I liked everything.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They provided us with portfolios containing information, a notepad and pen, etc. I wouldn't have brought a tote to carry things if I had known that.

What are your general comments?

They were very friendly and positive. They were upfront with concerns they had, yet they were encouraging.
📍 On-Site Experience

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Baymont Inn & Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes