Boston, MA
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2017-18
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why Harvard School of Dental Medicine?
What was the most interesting question?
Both interviewers asked in depth questions relating to my application. I was impressed with how thorough the entire interview was.
What was the most difficult question?
No single question was difficult. The interviews themselves were conversational.
✅ 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?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Conducted mock interviews, studied the HSDM website (a lot), spoke with current students.
What impressed you positively?
Everything.
The school: pass/fail, no ranks, 100% match rates, med curriculum, networking opportunities, PBL (wasn’t a fan until I learned how Harvard does it).
Faculty: down to earth, leaders in their respective fields.
Students: unique, happy and seemed less stressed than any other school I interviewed at (which was a lot!).
Location: Boston is an exciting city, always stuff to do. Vandy is a rock toss away from the medical and dental school (definitely stay was a student host!).
All in all, the program is phenomenal. The interview is extremely thorough (especially the financial aid talk). I had so much fun during this interview. Just know your application well, drink some coffee, and enjoy your day!
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing. The interview and school itself was flawless.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That you will get a ticket if you park outside of Vandy.
What are your general comments?
If you’re reading this, you probably landed an interview at Harvard. Congratulations! The interview day is nothing to worry about. They want to better understand who you are as a person, not how well you can spit out rehearsed interview answers. There are two 1 on 1 interviews, each for about an hour. It is very conversational, so just relax and answer honestly. Also, come ready with tons of questions to ask faculty/students. Good luck!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Nothing, everyone was responsive and made me feel welcome.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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