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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Richmond, VA

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself? (unique characteristics)
What have you done to explore this career?
Why dentistry

What was the most interesting question?

What is your favorite procedure that you have watched/assisted? Why? Explain it in detail.

What was the most difficult question?

Why did you goto dentistry? I was previously a completely different major (comp sci / engineering)
🤝 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?

10 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

don't remember

How would you rate the hotel?

5 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN website, news articles about the school, prep books for interviews and reviewed my essays and application questions

What impressed you positively?

The sim labs and mannequins used, the overall advancement of the dental school, and the interviewers were very friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

none.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Take advantage of every opportunity to ask questions from the seniors during lunch.

What are your general comments?

Overall, a very well organized interview schedule. Dr. Healy provided more than enough information for each step of the application process and a great financial aid lecture. Everyone seems to be very encouraging like we will all get in.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses