How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How long was the interview?

25 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)?

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

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

"Where is the best place to ski in Utah?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What are your plans for your career in dentistry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Where is the best place to ski in Utah?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

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

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Talked with friend that is attending school, looked at their profile in the Guide to Dental Schools book, and visited school's website." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The small class size is great for one on one attention from professors. 1st and 2nd year students take classes with medical students. Tons of clinical work available for 3rd and 4th year students. Facilities are new, clean, and well run." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Dont' get me wrong, but the school had a slight elitest attitude. The school is wonderful and I understand that they are trying to get the best students to attend their school, but they were slightly degrading of other schools. Living is about 2x to 3x more expensive than Buffalo or other schools in the region. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Traveling to and from the airport is expensive and the public transportation on Long Island is not that great." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The faculty was wonderful and uplifting. For the most part, it seems that this attitude is genuine. The clinics are top notch and probably some of the best in the country. The other students I interviewed with were really nice and we enjoyed discussing our interviews with each other. Be prepared, however, this school attracts some of the brighest minds, so don't be afraid of them...they don't bite." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you use?

ISP

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Courtyard at Marriot

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

09/22/2006

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

8 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?

8 out of 10