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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?

None. Just a group PBL session

What was the most difficult question?

No questions were asked
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively ☹️

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 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?

I didn't prepare for the interview at all.

What impressed you positively?

Beautiful weather

What impressed you negatively?

The whole PBL program (no lectures, no text books, lots of unhappy students). Observing the 1st year students' PBL session was extremely boring. Very hostile staffs and admissions officers. Outrageous tuition at $75000 ~ $80000 a year

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

PBL is only for the loudest

What are your general comments?

Absolutely no logic or common sense needed during the interview. The interviewer only wants to find out if you have a loud voice. Be prepare to say ANYTHING as loud and fast as you can. The PBL is only for research minded, talkative people. Don't even bother to apply if you aren't able to talk non-stop for 90 minutes.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff