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University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The day started with an informative session about the school. Then a financial aid presentation. The interview followed and then we got a tour of the school. The day ended with lunch.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about volunteering at the dental office.

What was the most interesting question?

Have you bought something for yourself ever since you started earning more money?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, secondary, Penn website.

What was the most difficult question?

none

What impressed you positively?

The facilities were nice and the buildings were very nice also. The student that gave us the interview was very nice and answered all of our questions. The staff was also very nice.

What impressed you negatively?

The fact that some students don't graduate on time because they have not performed all of the required procedures.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing.
🤝 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?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

10 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?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes