How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

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?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

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

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

"What is your strongest/weakest science class?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What do you do for fun?...and these were pretty much the only questions, we just talked and joked for about 30 minutes." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How do you feel your bacterial research will help you relate to the field of dentistry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"same" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read up on the school" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"EVERYTHING!!! The student tour was great, they answered questions honestly, and weren't just trying to sell the school. It made a great impression. Two students mentioned that the interview was really laidback, and my first thought was "yeah right, they're just saying that because they got in" but it really was the most impressive interview I went on...we just talked for about 30 minutes, no rapid firing of questions." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Not really anything about the school itself, but I've been reading that West Virginia is going through hard financial times, so the budget for medical and dental schools is reduced. Not quite sure how large of an impact this will have." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"How misinformed everyone is about West Virginia: the school is in a great location, everyone is supportive, understanding, and dental school students get as much respect as medical students!" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Absolutely wonderful, laidback, fun yet professional setting, it is evident that the staff really cares about the education the students receive...what more can you ask for?" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

12/15/2002