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University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry

Los Angeles, CA

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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?

4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

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

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

None

What was the most interesting question?

None

What was the most difficult question?

None
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

You don't need to prepare. The school evaluates on how well you cooperate with others. If you're anti-social and selfish then go to another school. Just don't be a jerk.

What impressed you positively?

What makes this school great is that everyone treats each other like family. Beautiful campus on sunny days!

What impressed you negatively?

Tuition. But it's worth it! Ask any Trojan Alumni.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

A USC dental student wrote the Trojan theme song, "Fight On"

What are your general comments?

This is the coolest school! The school ranked within the top 10 schools in the Board Exams. It was the most laid back and enjoying interview. PBL is pretty fun and you get more time to study with this curriculum.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile