Positively
7 out of 10
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20 minutes
At the school
1
One-on-one
Open file
"Why Stony Brook?/Why Stony Brook over your state school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Explain the W on your transcript." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Why not (other health profession)?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Explain how a root canal is done. (I have a lot of dental experience, I suppose this question was to ensure that I wasn't lying about that experience.)" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"What is the single most interesting thing you've learned while shadowing/assisting? (It was difficult to pick just one good example!)" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"reviewed my application, reviewed my research, SDN" Report Response
"EVERYTHING, seriously! Small class size, assigned chair for 4th years, small student:faculty ratio, 100% accepted into residencies (most first choice), no class ranking/encourage students to collaborate, lots of opportunity to see each aspect of dentistry, 120 hours of selective options in 4th year, they don't overload your class with foreign trained dentists your 2nd or 3rd year, nice suburban lifestyle" Report Response
"I guess the only thing I could say impresses me 'negatively' is that there is only a few out of state seats, as I'm an out of stater" Report Response
"Just how bad the traffic on Long Island's expressways can be" Report Response
"Excellent school, I certainly was impressed with everything shown. It is in a suburban location, has a small class size, nice facilities, and the students seemed happy. If you like the city life, Stony Brook's suburban location probably isn't for you. Also, they don't rank you or report GPAs, so if you are the competitive type, it might not be for you, either. There were 9 total interviewees the day I interviewed. First presentations/tour, then interviews, then lunch with students. Interviewers apparently varied from very laid back to absolute grillers, so I guess your success will depend on who you have. My interviewer told me that a lot goes into their decision to accept you or not -- they look at the quality of the undergrad school you attended and how you did there in addition to how you handle the interview, DAT, etc. I was concerned that there might be an issue attracting patients given that the school is in a more affluent area than most but was assured that there is still an ample patient pool. Students get quite a bit of experience in the clinic, starting quite early." Report Response
Admissions staff
Enthusiastic
10 out of 10
Out of state
4-6 hours
Automobile
$201-$300
Hotel
10 out of 10
Holiday Inn Express - Stony Brook
yes
10/31/2008
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