Reading SDN, looked over my application, read about the school on the website.
What impressed you positively?
All the students seemed very happy with the school. Each class seemed to be a very tight knit and supportive group. The professors, administrators and staffers seemed extremely supportive and helpful. Overall, it just seemed like a really great atmosphere to go to school in.
What impressed you negatively?
The facilities are a little old, but are soon to be remodeled. We saw some of the areas that have already been re-done and they were quite nice. The simulation clinic is fabulous.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That it would be so laid back!
What are your general comments?
My interview experience was much less stressful than I had anticipated. We had presentations in the morning by the dean and financial aid lady, followed by a tour of the school. After lunch were the interviews. Each person had 2 interviews one-on-one with an adcom member and then a short exit interview. In my interviews, basically all we did was chat and get to know one another. They just asked the standard questions- why to you want to be a dentist, ect. One of my interviewers told me that they look at the interview as just a chance to get to know the personality of the applicants. Everyone who got an interview is already qualified on paper, so they use the interview to see if you have the personality to make a good dentist