Los Angeles, CA
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2010-11
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
7 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The PBL style is different than other schools. This is very realistic but many students will not be used to it. I think it suits more outspoken and enthusiastic students as well.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
They didn't ask questions. We just did a PBL case.
What was the most interesting question?
The entire experience itself was very distinct and interesting.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read up on PBL by the link given by USC pre-interview.
What impressed you positively?
The early clinical experience. The honest and comprehensive tour. The honest financial aid talk. The USC family is real. Top facilities and USC connection.
What impressed you negatively?
The high price. The new dean is making dynamic changes.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Financial aid arrangements.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 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
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Warn about LA morning traffic for those driving.
📍 Travel and Logistics
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
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Home
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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