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Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine

Charleston, SC

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How would you improve health care in the U.S.?
What dental related service opportunities have you participated in?
What is the biggest issue facing the dental field today?

What was the most interesting question?

Was really specific to my application: "What was your favorite part of studying abroad?"

What was the most difficult question?

What would you do if you were to not get in this cycle?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Home

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

9 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interviews, connected with current students, and visited the school prior to the interview

What impressed you positively?

Wet lab is open all night for you to practice/ work on your assignments and everything really

What impressed you negatively?

Honestly nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I prepared as well as I could have, so there is not much that I wish I would have known ahead of time.

What are your general comments?

This school is very expensive, however is well worth the cost. Faculty and students are extremely down-to-earth.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

More timely response regarding standing. However, I understand why they hold out until more interviews have taken place.