Richmond, VA
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 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?
very positive. great school.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
do you think you can handle the rigors of dental school? how/why? can you do it and balance it with your family life?
What was the most interesting question?
asked me about my experience with photoshop and graphics design programs. was just a personal intrest of the professor. luckily i am know quite a bit about that stuff.
How did you prepare for the interview?
www.studentdoctor.net, www.dentistry.vcu.edu, mock interviews (and feedback) with a friend that is in dental school...mock interviews are very helpful
What was the most difficult question?
tell me about yourself? (only reason why it was difficult is that there was a weird pause after...i was like...hmm should i say more...or less? you have to just read the situation.
What impressed you positively?
brand new labs, friendly students/faculty, 2-hour shadowing built into the visit, school's vision for the future is solid
What impressed you negatively?
not much...if anything just how competitive other students can be. just relax and make friends with the other interviewers...they may be your classmates!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
i knew there was an essay...about honor code and how you would handle a friend whom you caught cheating. i wish i did not stress the interview as much as i did...they make it really comfortable.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 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
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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