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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 is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Like I said before... no questions, just a group interaction evaluation.

What was the most interesting question?

No questions were asked of the students interviewing at USC... their analysis of you is based on group interaction.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read about USC on SDN and tried to get a good nights sleep.

What impressed you positively?

The school is very nice... as are the students and staff.

What impressed you negatively?

The area of LA where the school is located is a dump! Students told me that most of them lived out of the area, paid for their trimester parking pass and drove to school. I concur.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I finally was able to find out what the board scores were... for those of you also concerned they are a respectable 86-90% for both 1 and 2. That puts them in the top 10 in the country.

What are your general comments?

The interview is not stressful, but if you want to look good just act professional and courteous to your peers.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff