Richmond, VA
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2011-12
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 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 are your general comments?
Great school with great students and staff. It definitely has a family atmosphere.
💬 Interview Process
How did you prepare for the interview?
First looking at SDN...then realizing I should just relax and that coming in calm and confident was the best preparation.
What impressed you positively?
The admissions staff does everything possible to make you feel relaxed about the interviews and to inform you about the school. You even get a chance to go into the clinic and work with D4 dental students!
What impressed you negatively?
The general area around campus...but shortpump which is not too far away is really nice. I should mention that this is only the second time that I have been to Richmond, so I am sure that there are nicer areas. People who live in the city seem to love it.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
To RELAX -everyone there wants you to feel comfortable.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$201-$300
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hilton Garden- Ask for VCU rate!
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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