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University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry

Los Angeles, CA

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What was the most interesting question?

No questions asked, but do be polite with the dental students who have lunch with you during lunch. They will ask you general questions so keep in mind that you have your name tag hanging from your lanyard.

What was the most difficult question?

None-
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

15 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Very little

What impressed you positively?

Great facilities, relaxing program, lots of hands on experience. i believe this might be the best school for clinical training. Lots of research opportunities. Also great location, both in terms of trafic and afordable living.

What impressed you negatively?

The financial aid presentation got me depressed for a good hour or so.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Its not that expensive compared to other dental schools. If you take just the cost of going to school, then it comes out about 210-220K dollars which isn't that bad compared to the cost of UCLA and UCSF. The catch is you have to be willing to live at home with your parents. i guess that's why i was really excited.

What are your general comments?

It was a really great way to prep you for dental school. it was a no bull-shit approach to their school and I liked that. Unlike other schools, they didn't try to present a glossy image of their program. You really walk away with a true sense of how your days are going to pass by in the next four years. I left with a positive impression.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student