How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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)?

"Why dentistry? Why U Penn?" Report Response

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

"Talked about my employment history i.e. Research, etc." Report Response

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

"What field are you interested in?" Report Response

What was the most interesting question?

"How are the Seattle Seahawks doing?" Report Response

What was the most difficult question?

"Why U Penn and not your state school?" Report Response

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Spoke with friends enrolled at the dental school and this website. :)" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The facilities were AWESOME!! The Dent. Simulator was pretty sweet. The students were really nice. The student lounge is fantastic." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"I don't like Philly. No offence to the urbanites of Philly, but being in a dense city where 2 blocks in all directions around the campus is considered the ghetto isn't exactly my cup of tea." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The population base and standard of living is painful." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview experience was great. 80% of interviewees get in, so that is nice to know. There is a lot of debt that you will acquire if you attend U Penn so be prepared. U Penn's turn-over for students entering the specialized programs is through the roof!! They are an outstanding school if you are willing to sacrifice the 4 years of stress and discomfort." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

12/10/2004