How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ 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)?

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

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

"What do you do when you get stressed...be specific?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why do you want to be a dentist?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What do you do to stay organized?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What are your weaknesses...be specific?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Went over questions with parents. I wrote down the answers and went over them. Although, most questions I reviewed were never actually asked!" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"All the students seemed very community oriented, and were very close-nit. They emphasized that they were not competing against each other because they were all entering the same great field--dentistry! They share notes, old tests, play IM sports together. One of the deans shared some personal stories about life and not giving up--it was very personal and reassuring. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"At first the recruiting guy is a little intimidating, but he is really friendly, and wants you to get the most out of the day!" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"It went really well. I felt that I connected with my interviewer, and that I left a positive impression about myself with him/her. The school is very family-like in that everyone is friendly and wants each other to succeed. The students were excited to be there, and they have a strong emphasis on clinical (begining 2nd semester of 2nd year) and a strong emphasis on research. Also, they have about 93% pass of national boards. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

On what date did the interview take place?

10/26/2003