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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry

Columbus, OH

Dental Schools | Public 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?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

overcoming challenge.
Tell me about yourself
volunteer

What was the most interesting question?

Ethical/situation question.

What was the most difficult question?

None
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

7

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

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?

US Airways

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The Blackwell

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?

sdn, mock interviews

What impressed you positively?

Friendliness, unity, politeness, great school spirit, cooperative environment.

What impressed you negatively?

None. Became one of my top 3 choices.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Food around OSU. Take a COMFORTABLE SHOES. Right after the lunch, there is a tour which is 1.5 hour.

What are your general comments?

Great faculty and staff. Everyone is friendly and don't be shy. They just want to get to know you. Listen very carefully to questions and be humble, respectful but thoughtful on your answers. Be honest. The school is very impressive. I recommend staying at Blackwell. Call and ask for a special rate for interviewees. I am so grateful that I got the chance to interview here.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

More room for interviewers, interviewee, less people each room. It was loud and talking soft spoken interviewers was hard to listen/understand and concentrate.