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University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

San Francisco, CA

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

I see you've traveled. Where should I go if I go to that same place?
Tell me about your experience as a dental assistant.
What questions do you have for me? (This was asked over and over, so bring a lot of questions or at least be able to think of them)

What was the most interesting question?

The cheating ethical question.

What was the most difficult question?

None were difficult. It was mainly a conversational, getting to know you/ make sure you're a good person and qualified type of interview
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 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?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

Re-read my application, PS, and looked on SDN

What impressed you positively?

My interviewer contacted me after the interview as a follow up and usually it is the opposite, where you need to contact them.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really..

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Writing samples are taken at the interview. Luckily I had good answers to my questions.

What are your general comments?

Overall a top-notch program within the US, and it was great that they emphasized that they make the interview relatively easy because they know how hard we worked to get selected for their interview (less than 200 out of over 3,000 applicants picked) and now they just want to get to know us on a personal level and have a friendly conversation. Also great alumni and faculty here. Very supportive group.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None. Very friendly staff.