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University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry

Los Angeles, CA

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

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?

1 out of 10

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

1 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

No responses

What was the most interesting question?

No questions, this was a mock PBL session; very odd and not something I was pleased with

What was the most difficult question?

Actually the question was addressed by a Senior student during lunch: Are you sure you want to come to SC? and Don't Let Them Brain-Wash you!!
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

10 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

No responses

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

No responses

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?

2 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

1 out of 10

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

1 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Website and SDN

What impressed you positively?

The campus is nice; however the dental clinic seemed old and runned down

What impressed you negatively?

Almost everything, Tuition, the Faculty seemed very unfriendly, the students where pissed and not happy at all.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Since people had been posting the graduation rate situation I wish I had known this. I was accepted but withdrew immediately.

What are your general comments?

There is no interview, PBL is not something I would like to try for my dental education. I am more into traditional lectures than teaching myself dentistry. Heck, for the amount they charge I should be able to get something in return and not having to find sources to learn the material. They are crazy.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses