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SUNY - Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine

Stony Brook, NY

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

My extracurriculars and why I chose them
We began the interview by talking about my hometown (very conversational)
Why Stony Brook

What was the most interesting question?

A very well thought out question relating to my personal statement. I was surprised how in depth they went.

What was the most difficult question?

Everything was conversational — nothing too difficult.
🤝 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?

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?

4-6 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?

Friends or family

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?

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?

Reviewed my application, studied the school and conducted a few mock interviews

What impressed you positively?

Friendly faculty, medical school curriculum, no rankings, small class size, selective courses, personalized curriculum. This school is a hidden gem!

What impressed you negatively?

You definitely need a car to get around, but parking is affordable.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing

What are your general comments?

I absolutely loved my time at Stony Brook. Don’t stress the interview, it’s relaxed. The school is top notch. You won’t find another school like this, especially within its price tag.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep up the great work.