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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?

FACTS

What was the most interesting question?

What is the Kreb's cycle? (during orientation session by the faculty member, Dr.Shwal.. how do I spell his name?)

What was the most difficult question?

none
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 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 AT ALL

What impressed you positively?

facility, students

What impressed you negatively?

weather - too hot! (it's good and sunny but just not used to that hot temp)

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

writing sample, pre-requisite courses that I haven't taken, the fact that 100% of admitted students had their bachelor degree

What are your general comments?

boring case observation - too long tuition too high - crazy
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff