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  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
  • Dental School
  • Richmond, VA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

In Person

Questions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

"Tell me, in detail, about a procedure that you witnessed as a dental shadow." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"How did folding laundry for a soccer team help you develop as a person and leader?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What is the procedure you are most scared of doing?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Do you think you will succeed in dental school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

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

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I read my personal statement many times, reflected on my past experiences, did several mock interviews, and thought about potential questions to prepare for (but did not memorize answers)." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The administration made sure to make the day as low-stress as possible. Instructors and students were very kind when passing by in the hallways. The operators were state-of-the-art, and we were shown all of the new innovations that the school has to offer. The amount of clinical exposure was very unique to learn about." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"They did not discuss financial aid in great detail at my interview day. I got lost at one point on the way back from my interview, a sign or directions would have been nice." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That there would be two people interviewing me at the same time." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I love this school, its culture, and it's history. Other than a few minor things that I thought could have been improved, the day was smoother than I had expected, and I am beyond excited to attend VCU!" Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time 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

What airport did you use?

No Response

Where did you stay?

Home

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No Response

Would you recommend the hotel?

No Response

General Info

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

9 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"Nothing at this time." Report Response

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