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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

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

They just want to see how you perform in a mock PBL session. I tried to be insightful, acknowledge others positively, and volunteer to read. It worked, I was accepted.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

No questions at all.

What was the most interesting question?

My name and major during introductions.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Didn't, no way to prep for PBL session.

What was the most difficult question?

Wasn't asked this, but the biggest decision I had to make that day was the type of pizza I wanted.

What impressed you positively?

The unique curriculum, only all PBL school.

What impressed you negatively?

PBL, it's not for everyone and definitely not for me.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Extremely low graduation rate, but major work is being done regarding the issue.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

LAX

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Radison

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes