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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?

do you have a quarter million dollars in your bank account? And can we, USC, share some of yours?

What was the most interesting question?

none but the financial assistant was mentally asking me "Can you afford this education? Due dates for financial assistance have been passed. But I need your money."

What was the most difficult question?

I wish I was asked "a" question
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively ☹️

How many people interviewed you?

6

What was the stress level of the interview?

10 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?

went through posted interview feedback

What impressed you positively?

facility, weather (too hot but better than cold)

What impressed you negatively?

tuition, PBL session, case observation, orientation, lunch with current students who insist that USC is the best - basically everything

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

tuition has increased, so now it's really the HIGHEST in the whole nation!

What are your general comments?

screw this...... but if USC accepts me, I am going there cuz I can't wait another year
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff