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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?

Essay question: What do you think is the greatest invention?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

SDN

What impressed you positively?

They make sure you have a good sense of what PBL is throughout the day.

What impressed you negatively?

I think they should have a personal interview as well.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The details of PBL.

What are your general comments?

It's a different interview format. Not any less stressful than other traditional interviews, but different. The rest of the day will allow you to get a good feel if PBL is right for you. They take you to a real class, give you a lecture on PBL, let you talk to students in PBL, and put you through a mini-PBL case during your interview.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff