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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?

6 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?

How did folding laundry for a soccer team help you develop as a person and leader?
Tell me, in detail, about a procedure that you witnessed as a dental shadow.
What is the procedure you are most scared of doing?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you think you will succeed in dental school?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about yourself.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

In Person

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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Home

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I read my personal statement many times, reflected on my past experiences, did several mock interviews, and thought about potential questions to prepare for (but did not memorize answers).

What impressed you positively?

The administration made sure to make the day as low-stress as possible. Instructors and students were very kind when passing by in the hallways. The operators were state-of-the-art, and we were shown all of the new innovations that the school has to offer. The amount of clinical exposure was very unique to learn about.

What impressed you negatively?

They did not discuss financial aid in great detail at my interview day. I got lost at one point on the way back from my interview, a sign or directions would have been nice.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That there would be two people interviewing me at the same time.

What are your general comments?

I love this school, its culture, and it's history. Other than a few minor things that I thought could have been improved, the day was smoother than I had expected, and I am beyond excited to attend VCU!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Nothing at this time.