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Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center School of Dental and Oral Surgery

New York, NY

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

0 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me more about the sports you're involved with.
What have you been up to lately?
You're a musician, tell me more about instruments you've played.

What was the most interesting question?

I'm thirsty, would you like anything to drink?

What was the most difficult question?

Not the most difficult, but rather a more interview type question: What would you like me to tell the admissions committee for you?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

LGA

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hilton Garden Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the information packet upon arrival for the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Biomedical curriculum, H/P/F grading system, class size, faculty, and of course the lunch.

What impressed you negatively?

Tuition cost, living expenses, clinic was closed due to flooding.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That it was going to rain that day.

What are your general comments?

Overall fun experience

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Please include the travel information to Columbia in the interview invite rather than in an email a few days before the interview.