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Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine

Pomona, CA

Dental Schools | Private 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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

I would tell about myself, they would comment/ask question then I would keep talking about myself and my story
Tell us about yourself
Why dentistry? Why Western?

What was the most interesting question?

Explain any research experience and what my learning style was

What was the most difficult question?

How I coped with something difficult that happened earlier in my life (sick brother)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Express San Dimas

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

SDN, mock interviews with family, talking aloud to myself

What impressed you positively?

How relaxed the interview was. More of a conversation rather than formal interview.

What impressed you negatively?

Long day, especially if you're first group to interview.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

To wear more comfortable shoes.

What are your general comments?

Great experience overall. This was my top school so the nerves were definitely there, but great faculty, staff and students. Great vibe overall.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

N/A