How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

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

"It depends which faculty member you get...our group was more of a conversation. Basically, 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 do you do with your hands?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"There were no extraordinary questions, although the essay was a bit unorthodox. It was simple though, probably only to measure your ability to complete coherent sentences, as it is not uncommon for students to pay "services" to write their admissions applications for them." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

""What would you do if you did not get into Dental School, this year?" + What if you didn't get in ever?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN and had a beer and cheesebuger at "Dave & Busters" You have got to go their if you are not from Philly." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"I loved seeing the clinic packed (i.e. this means you will finish in 4 years!!!). A very laid back enviroment that stresses creating excellent clinicians, because lets face it, as a dentists you are a mechanic of the mouth." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The only bad thing about Temple is that most students commute about 20min, some up to 1 hour away. Although, it is the norm, so everyone is doing it." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I could have taken the airport train directly into the city center and saved $25 cab fare. It is so easy." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I had a lot of fun, but I was pretty excited to begin with. Make sure you check out Philly, expecially at night. Walk down South street and market, and if you are there on the "First Friday," the art galery's are free admission with beer&wine." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

On what date did the interview take place?

01/07/2005