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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Boston, MA

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If dentistry was off the table, what would you do?
What is your strongest attribute?
Where do you see yourself 5-10 years after graduating?

What was the most interesting question?

Describe yourself without referencing dentistry.

What was the most difficult question?

None of the questions were very difficult.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

10 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?

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

Boston

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Doubletree Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

7 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN questions.

What impressed you positively?

The faculty seems to provide a very constructive learning environment.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How relaxed the interview was going to be.

What are your general comments?

I am sold on the school after the interview, they are now my #1 choice.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Make a digital copy of the blue book and put it online. Or send it to the applicants before their interview day.