How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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)?

"Tell me a little bit about yourself." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why Dentistry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why Howard? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"We get thousands of applicants every year, what makes you think you are one of the best or what sets you apart from everybody else? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Why Dentistry? Why Howard? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read SDN, had my mom interview me, had my sister ask me impromptu questions, prayed, stayed calm and relaxed." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"How students in the halls stopped and spoke to us about how they were nervous on their interviews as well so reassurance not to worry about it and how happy they are at the school now, but also how extremely hard you have to study/work to succeed in school. You cannot slack off." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing really, I've been to several dental schools and the building itself looked just the same or better than those at UCLA, Indiana, or UIC, so the premises are fine." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing suprising, really. The short trek from the Metra to the actual Dental School is a 5 minute walk, plus students were adamantly opposed to living away from campus, I wish I had known that so I knew to stay at a hotel on campus and check out the scene better there. I stayed at a hotel in Alexandria. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"After I was interviewed by a 4th Year and a Dean, I was pretty confident I did well, because I was so relaxed, smiled, and had a good time. Everyone has the numbers and you have to set yourself apart with your personality, because if you're timid and shy this is probably now the field to be in. You also can't be cocky or arrogant so do a self-check before you go; just be yourself, have fun, enjoy the day, and meeting all the other students. You're there to find a good match as well so have questions ready. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$401-$500

What airport did you use?

DCA

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

10/22/2007

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

9 out of 10