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Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center School of Dental and Oral Surgery

New York, NY

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How well can you adjust to moving to New York?
Parents occupations?
Tell us about yourself?

What was the most interesting question?

What are your views regarding smoking?

What was the most difficult question?

Is there anything you would like me to tell the committee?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

EWR

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Park 79

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Looked over my application

What impressed you positively?

High specialization rates, medically based curriculum, Dr. Davis and Dr. McManus as both deans were beyond cool! Cheap housing with basketball courts!

What impressed you negatively?

Not being able to step into a clinic until 3rd year.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Taxis are hard to come by during rush hour

What are your general comments?

Had to arrive by 9 at the Faculty Club. Dr. Davis first welcomed us and the man is FUNNY (such as the random slides of dental students partying and profs being surrounded by women mixed in with his presentation). Dr. McManus followed and he was definitely interesting to talk to. Then came the interviews as we were picked up one by one. The interview itself wasn't stressful at all as we talked about my interests, family background and NYC in general. Financial presentation followed by lunch. Then the tour of the facilities; unfortunately me and a couple other interviewees got separated from our guide after spending too much time walking around the clinics. Dr. Davis then came in and gave us his closing remarks and by 2pm we were dismissed.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses