How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

9 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

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

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

"How do you study?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"How do you handle conflict?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How do you study?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Tell me about yourself? Where do I start?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read over my application and the CDM Bulliten (on The Columbia University CDM website)" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Every single student there had a smile on their face and was very happy to be there. I also really like the way they emphasize Dentistry as a part of medicine (no use in denying the link). The students are like a big family that I would love to be a part of. Also, the pass/non pass is pretty sweet." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"I absolutely loved the school! However, I'm not sure how I feel about taking classes with medical school students since this might put more emphasis on what they need to know and not be completely pertinent to our learning needs. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That my interviewe would ask..."Tell me about yourself." I wasn't completely prepared for this question. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Columbia University is amazing. If I had to design "my perfect dental school curriculum," it would closely resemble that of Columbia CDM. I love NYC and I would really like to spend the next four years of my life in New York. It's nice that Columbia isn't in the complete center, so you aren't completely distracted. I wish it was Dec. 1st already. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you use?

LGA

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

N/A

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

10/20/2006

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

10 out of 10