Bradenton, FL
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2012-13
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Don't stress too much about the interview. There are no curve ball questions.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What is something you're proud of?
How did you prepare for the interview?
checked SDN interview feedback, wrote down some responses to commonly asked questions, rehearsed them in my head on the flight over to the school and did some practice interviewing with a friend.
What was the most difficult question?
If your best friend was sitting here today, what would he or she say is your greatest strength and your greatest weakness?
What impressed you positively?
The clinics are beautiful and the school is brand-spanking new. I liked that they offer practice management courses and that as a 3rd and 4th year you don't have to compete for chairs or patients. Also, their student clinic is set up in a group practice environment.
What impressed you negatively?
The price tag! This school is expensive. Also, the climate in FL is not the best. When I was there, it was extremely muggy and humid.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Bring a bottle of water with you into the interview! It's ok! You'll need it because you'll be stressing and your throat will get dry.
Also, eat a large breakfast. They do not provide you with breakfast and the lunch is very small.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Have coffee and/or tea for interviewees when they arrive.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
Tampa
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Days Inn Bradenton
How would you rate the hotel?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
Success!
School has been added to your favorites.