Los Angeles, CA
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
This interview wasn't too bad at all. Two faculty members reviewed my file, and then I was called into the room and they took turns asking questions. After they finished with their questions, I asked a few of my own and then we shot the breeze for awhile. They even told me the interview went well and I would be accepted! The rest of the day is spent touring the dental school, having lunch with a student, going over financial aid considerations, and making sure no items are missing from your file (transcripts, letters of rec and such).
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How does your research experience relate to your wanting to be a dentist?
How did you prepare for the interview?
I read through my personal statement -- almost all of the interviewers' questions were drawn from it -- and reviewed the school's website to help generate some questions to ask my interviewers.
What impressed you positively?
The faculty that interviewed me were laid back and seemed quite approachable. The campus is beautiful, and some of the dental school's facilities are being overhauled/modernized. I was also impressed by the national board scores and the percentage of students who go on to specialize.
What impressed you negatively?
Traffic is bad. Parking is horrible (and expensive). Methinks I'll be takin' the bus to and from school.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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