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  • Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
  • Dental School
  • Augusta, GA
Individual Feedback 3 45 Responses
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Response # Responders
Positively 42
Negatively 2
No change 1

What was the stress level of the interview?

Response Avg # Responders
2.93 45

0 = low, 10 = high

How you think you did?

Response Avg # Responders
8.08 37

0 = low, 10 = high

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Response Avg # Responders
8.14 37

0 = low, 10 = high

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Questions

How long was the interview?

Response # Responders
5 minutes 0
10 minutes 0
15 minutes 0
20 minutes 0
25 minutes 12
30 minutes 23
35 minutes 0
40 minutes 2
45 minutes 1
50 minutes 2
55 minutes 0
60+ minutes 5

Where did the interview take place?

Response # Responders
At the school 44
At a regional location 0
At another location 1

What was the style of the interview?

Response # Responders
One-on-one 44
In a group 0

What type of interview was it?

Response # Responders
Open file 11
Closed file 32

How many people interviewed you?

Response Average # Responders
1.91 45

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Tell me about yourself" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why do you want to be a dentist" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Asked about my extracurriculars specifically and how leadership and communication was involved?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"how would people say about you (what's your personality)?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Definitely the two quintessential questions: "What brings you to dentistry" and "Why our school?"" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Your weakness" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What does it mean to be a leader?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Define success" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why GRU?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do your DAT scores accurately reflect your candidacy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why dentistry? Why MCG?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What differentiates me from other well qualified applicants?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How did you decide on dentistry?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do if you observed one of your classmates cheating?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why dentistry?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about my activities in college." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you have any siblings?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why dentistry? Of course they will ask you this! " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what are your hobbies?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why dentistry" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How did you get interested in dentistry?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Asked about various things in the personal statement." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"whats your favorite/ least favorite class?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what personalities do you like? what personalities do you not like?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe your hometown?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How long have you wanted to be a dentist, and why did you decide on dentistry?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to be a dentist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to be a dentist? (asked by three different people!)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why dentistry? Why not medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why you want to be a dentist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your dream car?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Both of my interviewers asked about specifically dental things: names of instruments, basic details of procedures. I guess they wanted to know if I really had done the shadowing I claimed. :)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Why do you want to become a dentist" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what kind of leadership do you have" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are your plans after dental school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what are your three accomplishments?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They asked why I considered a career change. Probably unique to me being a nontraditional applicant." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Just standard, tell me about yourself..." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why GRU? (I am from Arkansas)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are the qualities of a leader?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself. Where did you grow up?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What intimidates you the most about dental school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about your research, leadership and volunteer experiences." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What attracts me to the field of dentistry?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you like to do for fun?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is not on your application that you want the admissions committee to know about you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"tell me about yourself" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What characteristics should a dentist have?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why dentistry?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Job Shadowing Experience" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you do in your free time?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Are you sponsored?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why not medical school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"where do you want to practice" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How did you get interested in dentistry?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What should I tell the committee about why to accept you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what inspired you to be a dentist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are you most proud of?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what do you do for fun?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about this experience? (From essay)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are you going to do if you don't get in? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"When have you faced adversity in your life?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Adversities in your life? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you do with your hands?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why specialize?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why not medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do your parents do? Tell me about your family. Tell me about where you grew up. Do you plan to practice in Georgia?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"What are the five words that describe you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"how do you deal with cheating" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why DCG?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Three accomplishments you are proud of." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They also asked about other schools I applied to." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Both interviewers had a list of similar questions that are pretty standard, glad I've prepared for every single one of them ahead of time." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why would you want to come to GRU?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If I wanted to specialize" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was your hardest class to date and why?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"so your not from Georgia, tell me about yourself...." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What qualities would you bring to the dental class?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do if you caught a student cheating?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are you doing in your year off?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do if you saw someone cheating?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what are your hobbies" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you do during you free time?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why MCG?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What can I tell about you to the committee?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you cope with stress?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why dentistry?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you could do something over again in your life, what would it be? Strengths/Weaknesses" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What should the committee know about you" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what could you add to the class?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How did you get interested in dentistry?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Asked me to explain some technical things that I observed in shadowing, I guess to make sure I actually did the shadowing." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"extracurriculars" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what can you bring to our school? is there anything you want me to tell the admissions committee about you that, you think, they should know? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you have any questions for me?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do if you didn't get in?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your biggest accomplishment?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Which accomplishments are you the most proud of?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"List five words that describe yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you consider yourself a leader?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do if you couldn't be a dentist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What should I tell the acceptance committee about you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"describe all your different jobs" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you had to explain the internet to a 5-year-old without showing them how would you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about your family." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Things I liked to do on the weekend and if I had a choice to live in any city, which would it be?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How will you contribute to this school? What would you do if you saw someone cheating?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What my brother is majoring in for undergrad" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Would you consider a teaching role after graduation?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Was being a student while having a child difficult?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your favorite song/artist? What is your favorite movie? What do you do for fun? Would you go back to (your hometown) to practice?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None really. Standard questions." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What qualities make a good dentist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Name 3 people, fiction or non, dead or alive, that you would invite to dinner..." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what would do you if you saw someone cheating?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you were a dentist, how would you handle patients who need dental care, but can not afford it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you regret about your application thus far?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do I learn best?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you could have one last dish, what would you have?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your personal motto?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are your hobbies?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"whats your favorite / least favorite class?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"nothing really out of the ordinary" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was the most memorable moment of the DAT?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what kind of people do i like/dislike" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is something you're most proud of?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was the biggest cultural shock for me when I came to the U.S.?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What's your take on Tennessee's season thus far?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Nothing too interesting. I was asked very generic questions. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What three things are you the most of proud?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None of my questions were interesting, they were pretty standard and predictable." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was your most enlightened moment?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"When you have faced adversity in your life?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you do with your hands?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Who do you consider your heroe?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your most enlightened moment?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your dream car?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"None, all questions were expected" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"how do you cope with stress" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about the adversity in your life." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None really. Everything was quite conversational." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"It was completely a conversation, no difficult questions at all!" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about a time you were treated unfairly" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was your biggest accomplishment to date?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what was the most stressful time and what happened?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is not on your application that you want me to know?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are your weaknesses?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"A time in your life where you had to deal with empathy????" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"define integrity" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me a time in your life in which you regret and went against your peers." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Name a time you had to overcome an adverse situation." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you could have one last dish, what would you have?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you saw a classmate cheating, what would you do? (he gave out a scenario though)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How would an enemy describe you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what can you bring to the class?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the most difficult thing you have had to deal with in your life?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"nothing really" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"When the professor misread my personal statement, and asked me questions about experiences I've never had." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what should i tell the admissions committee about you that sets you apart from all of the other applicants" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was your biggest failure and how did you overcome it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a time you went against your peers?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to be a dentist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think is a negative aspect of becoming a dentist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"When exactly did you decide to become a dentist?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None, really." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Above" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"same" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your most enlightened moment?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is the most difficult thing you have had to face in your life?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I talked to current applicants who already had the interview, I read previous cycles' questions and prepared for the "big three" questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"research on school" More from this Member | Report Response

"I read SDN and "prepared" my answers for why dentistry, tell me about yourself, basic questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"Studied applicaiton." More from this Member | Report Response

"I practiced stating why I wanted to be a dentist, did a mock interview, and made sure my interview attire was nicely prepped before attending. Perhaps consult a tailor at Macy's if you don't consider yourself to be fashion forward..." More from this Member | Report Response

"Review my file, found typical interview questions on google." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN questions, mock interviews" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, Mock interview at my college, said questions/answers out loud to myself" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, having all my friends ask me "why dentistry", and practice interviews." More from this Member | Report Response

"SND, practive interviews, life experiacne" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN Interview Feedback, Dental School Interview book, internet" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, students, MCG website" More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed the schools website. Specifically looked at what type of community work they support. Also reviewed the 2008 report, "Shinning the Light on the State’s Dental Education Needs."" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read over MCG's application." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, researched the school, and practice practice practice! Mock interviews with friends and family" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, just mentally prepared. " More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, practicing with family and friends, and dental students" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN an wrote out answers to questions" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read stuff online, researched possible questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"Bought a nice suit." More from this Member | Report Response

"This website Wrote down questions/answers then talked through them with family PRAYER!!" More from this Member | Report Response

"read over application" More from this Member | Report Response

"interview prep course, sdn, previous interviewing experience, read personal statement, thought about possible questions and how i wanted to answer" More from this Member | Report Response

"this site, my personal statement" More from this Member | Report Response

"read over aadsas application, mcg website, read mcg's application, sdn" More from this Member | Report Response

"Rehearsed interview questions out loud, read my personal statement, looked at this site." More from this Member | Report Response

"sdn, reviewed app, school's website. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Read over personal statement and SDN reviews." More from this Member | Report Response

"read my essay and my application. also, i used sdn website to prepare." More from this Member | Report Response

"Website, SDN, my application, students I knew there, lots of prayer" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, Personal statement, MCG's website. Talked to current students" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read over my personal statement. Read up on the school. Thought at great lenth (and actually wrote out answers) to questions like "why do you want to be a dentist?" "what is your strength/weakness" and "what do you like about/what could be improved in dentistry". " More from this Member | Report Response

"read studentdoctor.net and books about interviews." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN feedbacks, read my personal statement and application responses, spoke to current students" More from this Member | Report Response

"Thoroughly researched MCG program, talked to current students via various methods, pre-interview gathering the night before with 11 other interviewees and about 5 current students" More from this Member | Report Response

"Thought to myself on my decisions in life and why i chose them." More from this Member | Report Response

"searched MCG website" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read about the school, studentdoctor." More from this Member | Report Response

"Practiced with friends. Read about the school." More from this Member | Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"conversational" More from this Member | Report Response

"They were so relaxed and inviting. I felt so welcomed and appreciated there, it was wonderful." More from this Member | Report Response

"Staff friendliness" More from this Member | Report Response

"Both interviewers read my app already." More from this Member | Report Response

"The facilities, professionalism by all the staff (which carries on to this day!)" More from this Member | Report Response

"Inexpensive rent in the area and low tuition cost, very friendly community, everyone seems to know each other. Beautiful building." More from this Member | Report Response

"The facilities were amazing! Building basically brand new and state-of-the-art" More from this Member | Report Response

"How nice every single person was at the entire school. Students, patients, faculty, etc. Everyone was beyond willing to help and make a positive impression on me for my visit." More from this Member | Report Response

"Dr. Hanes was awesome" More from this Member | Report Response

"The facilities are so impressive, and the faculty and students are all very friendly. Southern hospitality at its best." More from this Member | Report Response

"everything,the new buildings, the professors, it all was top notch" More from this Member | Report Response

"Beautiful new building, sim lab, friendly admissions staff. Seemed like students work together" More from this Member | Report Response

"Tuition! Staff are very helpful and are there to help students not to fail them. The students were laid back. They really encourage research." More from this Member | Report Response

"Faculty appears to work closely with students. New building with state of the art facilities was under construction." More from this Member | Report Response

"The school's strong clinicals. The school is getting a new facility by 2010 or so. Also, the cost of tuition for in-state residents is really low." More from this Member | Report Response

"The fact that you go to the school the night before to meet with current students there. They answer any questions you may have about the school and interviews and help calm your nerves!" More from this Member | Report Response

"the staff and students" More from this Member | Report Response

"High passing rates on the national boards, new school that is going to be built in 2011, amount of clinical exposure, 9wk residency during senior year, friendliness of dental students, and the enthusiasm of the Dean and Assistant Dean about MCG School Dentistry" More from this Member | Report Response

"Pass rates, very early patient exposure." More from this Member | Report Response

"Friendliness of student and faculty" More from this Member | Report Response

"The staff seems to really care about the students." More from this Member | Report Response

"Small class, high national board passing rates, lots of clinical requirements." More from this Member | Report Response

"I really like how we meet with the students the night before. It's very laid back and the students are really awesome and are there to help you and answer any questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"quality of the faculty and enthusiasm of the students" More from this Member | Report Response

"the sincerity of the students and facutly. new grant allowing students to place implants as seniors, the potential for research and specialization" More from this Member | Report Response

"The clinical experience!!! If you are looking to get into general dentistry right out of school...this is a great school for you!!!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Good clinical experience" More from this Member | Report Response

"Most people seemed enthusiastic about the school and seemed to like the professors. I was not asked at any point why I want to be a dentist." More from this Member | Report Response

"the students at MCG were extremely warm and friendly." More from this Member | Report Response

"Friendliness and openness of staff and students." More from this Member | Report Response

"very satisfied and happy students, very friendly and helpful faculty. both, the students and faculty, made us feel very comfortable during the whole process. i even had a chance to assist a 3rd year student after the interview. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The staff was extremely personable, the school is pretty high tech (switching to paperless soon), clinical emphasis, comprehensive care, students where friendly and it was a great time." More from this Member | Report Response

"the cost of the school, the faculty, the repuatation the school has" More from this Member | Report Response

"I enjoy Augusta. Each time I visit, I like it more and more. I like that the school is gradually becoming more digital." More from this Member | Report Response

"The faculty is great. They function with the premise that they are primarily student advocates. The facility is nice-not fancy-but everything you'd ever need. Tuition is cheap. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone on the admissions committee seemed very nice and sincere. The dental students were very down to earth and answered all of our questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"The small class size (62) allows the professors to get to know students on a personal level. The curriculum is very thorough with a strong emphasis on clinical instruction." More from this Member | Report Response

"MCG program depth -- they cover literally every aspect of dentistry and how cool all the professors were! " More from this Member | Report Response

"The friendly faculty and students." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everything...the students, faculty, and facilities. MCG really seems like a school you can receive a great dental education and make really good friends. The school is large, but not too large. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The professors, the students(all really friendly!), the facilities, the curriculum, and price." More from this Member | Report Response

"Friendly and happy students. Friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Nice facilities. Large patient pool (waiting list to even be considered to become a patient is often 3-4 weeks.)" More from this Member | Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"n/a" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing really. The whole interview was really long, and 2 different days. Total time of 8 hours." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing at all." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone had a great experience with their interviewers but I had one interviewer who was quite rude. My interview here felt like an interrogation, making me feel very uncomfortable, unlike any other interviews I've had." More from this Member | Report Response

"It's in Augusta, Ga. The school itself is very nice!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing, everything is great." More from this Member | Report Response

"I didn't learn too much about the actual school, cirriculum, etc. Also, no tour of the school besides showing us the rooms where we would be interviewing." More from this Member | Report Response

"Absolutely nothing. I cannot say enough good things about this school" More from this Member | Report Response

"Student told us to turn back while we could" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing, really!" More from this Member | Report Response

"honestly, nothing!" More from this Member | Report Response

"None." More from this Member | Report Response

"The building is old but they'll be opening the new building. Very exciting!! Also, the student I shadowed complained about not getting enough patients to work on and that they grade them on the amount of patients they see during their clinical year." More from this Member | Report Response

"Augusta is a very hot place. Also, people from larger cities may find the town a little boring." More from this Member | Report Response

"Augusta is a bland location and far from major cities. Also, I didn't get the impression that there were many opportunities for research there." More from this Member | Report Response

"Location :-(" More from this Member | Report Response

"Augusta." More from this Member | Report Response

"None" More from this Member | Report Response

"Augusta is disgusta." More from this Member | Report Response

"Some facilities looked out-dated, but the rest was very high-tech. Maybe 50/50 old/new technology. (Side-note: They're receiving a new state-funded dental building by the time our class graduates.)" More from this Member | Report Response

"somehat outdatedness of the facilities" More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing really." More from this Member | Report Response

"Augusta is not the most exciting city...and parking seems difficult on a daily basis..I hope they build more parking garages." More from this Member | Report Response

"facilities looked kind of old" More from this Member | Report Response

"The lab and facilities are older and not very state of the art." More from this Member | Report Response

"some of the other applicants and their superficiality" More from this Member | Report Response

"Augusta might not be the most enjoyable place to spend four years." More from this Member | Report Response

"few applicants in my interviewing group " More from this Member | Report Response

"The other members of my interview group. Some where genuine, but others wouldn't act friendly unless adminstration was around, they asked the cheeseball questions (can I teach, I love research, why am I so great) and seemed to just to be akwardly trying to be somebody else." More from this Member | Report Response

"the city of augusta, all of the applicants and students were uga bio majors, not a lot of diversity" More from this Member | Report Response

"Augusta isn't the nicest place to spend four years, but it's also cheap, not too far from Atlanta, has its own small cultural scene BUT who has time anyway. " More from this Member | Report Response

"I felt like I was at somewhat of a disadvantage because I don't come from a family of dentists like many of the other canidates did. A couple of the other canidates knew people on the admissions committee on a first name basis because they were neighbors, members of the same church, or they had siblings already in dental school at MCG. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Dress code during the first two years of school (business casual, no scrubs). Having to schedule and follow-up on your own patient appointments in your third and fourth years." More from this Member | Report Response

"Not a thing!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The area that the school is located." More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing" More from this Member | Report Response

"The city of Augusta has some fairly "shady" areas. But I realize now that the school is well away from these areas." More from this Member | Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"how long the interview was" More from this Member | Report Response

"That I was going to speak so heavily on my involvement in school and how I grew from it." More from this Member | Report Response

"How relaxed the interview was." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing unexpected here... they admissions staff are very diligent with communicating with you." More from this Member | Report Response

"Not my first time interviewing here, so I knew what to expect" More from this Member | Report Response

"The students holding the reception dinner the night before and interacting throughout the day are on the admissions committee." More from this Member | Report Response

"How "conversation-like" the interview would be. I shouldn't have been nervous at all." More from this Member | Report Response

"Some comments said your interviews are only reading your personal statement. That's not true, they have your entire application minus grades and DAT scores." More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing, did my research" More from this Member | Report Response

"Interviews were more conversational than anticipated." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview was closed file." More from this Member | Report Response

"How important it was to provide the interviewer with information to help argue for you. Don't spend too much time having a friendly conversation. They need to be able to say more than, "they were really nice."" More from this Member | Report Response

"That it would take 3 hours to drive to Augusta from Atlanta." More from this Member | Report Response

"dont be so nervous!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The students were a part of the committee." More from this Member | Report Response

"Eat something in the morning of interview" More from this Member | Report Response

"N/A" More from this Member | Report Response

"I forgot to bring new underwear. And don't eat spicy food for breakfast." More from this Member | Report Response

"This was my second time applying so I really knew what to expect. However, my first time around, I wish I had known that the interviewers are "making a case" for us as an individual for the whole admissions committee. They really are there to help you. Tell them what you want the admissions committee to know. If they don't ask you at the end of your interview, voluntarily tell them, "Hey I would really like for the committee to know this about me." Also, don't be nervous...I know that's easier said than done! Just relax and be yourself!" More from this Member | Report Response

"can't really think of anything" More from this Member | Report Response

"The evening portion is extremely laid back, and only current students were present there. They basically prime you for what will happen the next day. You don't have to say much. The other interviewees were very nice." More from this Member | Report Response

"i should not have been so nervios. it was a very relaxing process." More from this Member | Report Response

"Not to be so high strung." More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing" More from this Member | Report Response

"Not to be as nervous as I was. " More from this Member | Report Response

"I made sure I was well prepared. Others should know that the only thing interviewers have is your personal statement (nothing else). They are, in general, very friendly. Their goal is to be your advocate in front of the admissions committee so prepare to talk honestly about shortcomings (not excuses, but explanations and what you've done to redeem yourself) so they can go back and make a case for you." More from this Member | Report Response

"I wish I had known it was going to be HOT in there even though it was November!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Your interviewers have no access to your file except your personal statement and a few of the responses from your application (no DAT scores or GPAs)." More from this Member | Report Response

"Rain can come up at any time!" More from this Member | Report Response

"I wish I had not been so nervous about the interviews, they were really laid back; the professors were really friendly. " More from this Member | Report Response

"None" More from this Member | Report Response

"The number of students who go on to specialize is not that high. Not a huge emphasis on research; although there is plenty to do for those who want it. It's just not emphasized. The new dean, however, says student research will be a top priority. :)" More from this Member | Report Response

What are your general comments?

"great" More from this Member | Report Response

"This is a long interview with a night before interview with dental students and a 6-hour interview the following morning. There are 2 one-on-one 30-minute interviews with faculty the rest is discussions and tours and signing stuff." More from this Member | Report Response

"Very impressive interview day." More from this Member | Report Response

"AU has our state's only dental school at an affordable price. It is a school that prides itself on producing very solid clinicians. The vibe here is very laid back, so be as personable yet tactful as you can during interview day. The cost of living here isn't too bad, either. This school was my first choice." More from this Member | Report Response

"Great school, in state oriented, they genuinely wanted to get to know each candidate and I love that students are on the admissions team." More from this Member | Report Response

"Beautiful school, campus, state of the art dental building, state of the art staff. Everything was top notch" More from this Member | Report Response

"Great community and very open" More from this Member | Report Response

"fantastic school... Looking to start this upcoming year" More from this Member | Report Response

"I was expecting the reception the night before the interview to be a stand-up, mix an mingle thing. It was more of a round table discussion with current students answering interviewees' questions. One comment they made was that boys need to remember to wear dark socks with their interview outfit - they've seen several boys go sockless." More from this Member | Report Response

"Overall, the school is great. The dean gave a tour of the building and she knew everyones name as we pass by them, which was impressive. They admission staff really care about the students and are there for you." More from this Member | Report Response

"You can't beat the combination of good value and education." More from this Member | Report Response

"Great Experience." More from this Member | Report Response

"The pre-interview was great. You get aquainted with current students and other applicants. FYI: If you stay at the Quality Inn across the street from the school, get a room that is not close to the vending machine and ice dispenser. Or you'll be up all night!!!!!!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Very positive; 2 25 minute interviews" More from this Member | Report Response

"Very fun and informative." More from this Member | Report Response

"I had a great experience! The reception before is nice and the students are awesome! The interviews don't last long and the interviewers really are there to help you. Prepare by answering questions OUT LOUD!! Relax and eat breakfast!" More from this Member | Report Response

"positive" More from this Member | Report Response

"overall not as stressful as i would have imagined" More from this Member | Report Response

"Very relaxing..interviewed with about 10 other students." More from this Member | Report Response

"Overall, I think MCG is a great state school to study. It will really help develop your clincial skills" More from this Member | Report Response

"The experience was positive." More from this Member | Report Response

"Overall, my visit to MCG was a positive one and it further strengthened my desire to go there. At the end of the day, you get to shadow students." More from this Member | Report Response

"Very positive. They did a fantastic job of giving a broad view of the school and its faculty." More from this Member | Report Response

"Incredible. Mrs. Perry and Dr. Hanes are the most genuine, sweetest and encouraging people I have ever met." More from this Member | Report Response

"THe interview was very relaxed and informative." More from this Member | Report Response

"I enjoyed my experience thoroughly. The gathering with the students the night before eased you into the next days events. Be prepared to spend the entire day there! And you get to shadow/assist at the end!" More from this Member | Report Response

"It was a good experience. I actually had a lot of fun. Be honest and be yourself. People can tell when you're not being sincere. Make sure you have at least one good question prepared to ask each interviewer." More from this Member | Report Response

"Overall it was very positive. The actual interviews were not as nerve-racking as I thought they would be. " More from this Member | Report Response

"I came in with low expectations (who wants to be in Augusta for four years?), but left with a very positive impression of the school and the city. I was especially impressed with the students and faculty who made us all feel comfortable the two days we were there." More from this Member | Report Response

"Great experience. Both of my interviews were conversations not interrogations. I really like MCG and can definitely picture myself attending :). " More from this Member | Report Response

"Great interviews. I was myself and everything worked very well." More from this Member | Report Response

"MCG is a great school at a great price, I think it would be hard to beat this deal. The fact that we met wih dental students the day before the interview really shows that they all care about you and was very beneficial in preparation for the interview as well as it provided some insight into a dental students life at MCG." More from this Member | Report Response

"Definitely go to the reception the night before the interview- the students really let you know what to expect the next day. Plus you get a dental students perspective of the school." More from this Member | Report Response

"Very relaxed. Be sure to go the night before to meet with the current students; you will find out so much about the school and nothing you say or do there will be considered in admission decisions. Very, very helpful and it will help calm your nerves before the "big day". Also, interviewers will be given access to everything on your file EXCEPT GPA and DAT scores. " More from this Member | Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Response # Responders
Student 1
Faculty member 16
Admissions staff 24
Other 0

How did the tourguide seem?

Response # Responders
Enthusiastic 32
Neutral 1
Discouraging 0

How do you rank the facilities?

Response Avg # Responders
7.50 36

0 = low, 10 = high

What is your in-state status?

Response # Responders
In state 31
Out of state 3

What was your total time spent traveling?

Response # Responders
0-1 hour 3
2-3 hours 21
4-6 hours 8
7+ hours 2

What was your primary mode of travel?

Response # Responders
Airplane 2
Automobile 30
Train or subway 0
Other 2

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

Response # Responders
< $100 16
$101-$200 10
$201-$300 0
$301-$400 1
$401-$500 0
$501+ 1

What airport did you use?

LIT --> ATL

Hartsfield-Jackson

none

aug

Where did you stay?

Response # Responders
At school facility 1
With students at the school 0
Friends or family 8
Hotel 18
Home 3
Other 1

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

Comfort Inn Medical Center

fairfield inn

Jameson Suites

Jamison Suites

quality inm

quality inn

Sharaton

Yes

Would you recommend the hotel?

Comfort Inn

Comfort Inn Medical Center

fairfield inn

Jameson Suites

Jamison Suites

quality inm

quality inn

Sharaton

Yes

Comments on where you stayed

No responses

General Info

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

Response Avg # Responders
8.06 35

0 = low, 10 = high

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Response Avg # Responders
5.71 35

0 = low, 10 = high

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

Response Avg # Responders
5.46 35

0 = low, 10 = high

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Response Avg # Responders
8.70 20

0 = low, 10 = high

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Response Avg # Responders
9.05 20

0 = low, 10 = high

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

Response Avg # Responders
6.95 19

0 = low, 10 = high

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"nothing" More from this Member | Report Response

"None- they are so kind and welcoming! :)" More from this Member | Report Response

"Great admissions committee, very helpful and responsive." More from this Member | Report Response

"Keep being yourself!! I cannot believe how nice everyone was. I talk about the impressiveness of the school DAILY!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The staff you talk to after you get an interview and get there are amazing, the staff you work with to ensure they have all of your materials before your interview is not very friendly." More from this Member | Report Response

"They all are very polite and professional. Thank you all for everything!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Stephanie Perry and staff were amazing. Very friendly and helpful!!" More from this Member | Report Response

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