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University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Pittsburgh, PA

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

0 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why do you want to go to Pitt?

What was the most interesting question?

"Why do you want to be a dentist?"

What was the most difficult question?

"What would you do for work if you had a billion dollars?"
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

7 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read up about the program online: the mission statement, the vision, and what they look for in candidates

What impressed you positively?

The faculty was incredibly impressive; they were intelligent, laid-back, and genuine.

What impressed you negatively?

The facilities could use some rehab

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I wasn't so nervous. The faculty at Pitt are awesome!

What are your general comments?

Pitt has a great program with great professors and great students. Can't wait to attend in the fall!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep doing a good job!