Positively
6 out of 10
4 out of 10
10 out of 10
15 minutes
At the school
1
One-on-one
Open file
"What would you like me to tell the admissions committee on your behalf?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Why Columbia?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Why dentistry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Who is your favorite artist? (related to my undergrad major)" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Same as above" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Looked over AADSAS, rehearsed answers to standard interview questions." Report Response
"The staff and faculty (partic. Dean Davis and McManus) emphasize the importance of choosing the right school for yourself. They are very open & honest about the curriculum, acknowledging that it's biomedically/ academically oriented which may not be for you. They encourage you to talk to the students to see whether you'd be happy there. They were SO FRIENDLY & Dean Davis was HILARIOUS. They seem to genuinely want to see you at Columbia in the fall." Report Response
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"1- arrive at the faculty club where there's a long table you will be sitting at with the other interviewees. continental breakfast available. 2- Dean Davis has everyone introduce themselves then gives a slideshow presentation on the school. The presentation is very thorough & gives many good reasons to go to Columbia! 3- Interviewers (members of the admissions committee) arrive one by one. They will take you to a certain part of the room (the room has many dining tables and is very roomy) to speak with you. Very casual, almost like talking over a fancy lunch without the food. 4- Return to the original room with the long table for lunch (sandwiches, cookies, yum). 3-4 1st or 2nd year students show up to talk to you about the school. Opportunities to talk with other interviewees as well. 5- Tour. Given by a student. Many opportunities to talk to teachers and students. All were so friendly. 6- Day ends at ~3pm. Very positive, pleasant experience." Report Response
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