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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Richmond, VA

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2018-19

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

What you will be asked is subjective to your interviewer and what gathers attention. Be sure to use STAR method to answer well the questions you will be given. Be unique, calm, and honest with what you have to say. Train and prepare at home with friends, ensure to sound articulate in your interview for a positive impression.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Mind elaborating about your withdrawals in undergrad?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you have photos of speed-cubing rubik's?

How did you prepare for the interview?

5 previous dental school interview experience, VCU website, SDN

What was the most difficult question?

Why did you decide to apply for the Army HPSP and not the other branches

What impressed you positively?

Laid-back from the start. We had a normal conversation that just happened to involve a few of the common questions asked in dental school interviews. This interview experience was much better than many other schools who just happen to read from a list of questions and rate your answers - they truly seemed to care and were interested in what I had to say.

What impressed you negatively?

Two-day interview raises costs of stay

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

You are given names of your interviewers ahead of time so research about them. Complement their ego
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Parking recommendation that accurately reflects how much it will cost to park there during day 1 and day 2 of the interview.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

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?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

MCO to RIC, RIC to MCO

Where did you stay?

Other

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Airbnb

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

No