Positively
2 out of 10
9 out of 10
8 out of 10
30 minutes
At the school
2
One-on-one
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"Tell about musical background" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"3 strengths and 3 weaknesses" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Where else have you interviewed?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Asked about my musical background" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Name 3 personal strengths and 3 weaknesses" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Read school's website, SDN, looked over AADSAS, watched Richmond news channels in the morning" Report Response
"Everyone is SOOOO friendly and supportive... the 4th years had just been notified of acceptances to specialty programs and walking through the halls they were randomly calling out to each other and congratulating their classmates on getting in! Also, admit rates to specializations are REALLY high compared to other schools. Students' clinical skills are superb by 3rd year and DentSim labs are very new and clean." Report Response
"Richmond... I was not impressed with the lack of public transportation options (definitely need a car if you live there), and the "downtown" area is almost completely deserted and cab drivers advised against walking anywhere. Students remarked that VCU is very much a commuter school and barely anyone lives on campus." Report Response
"There is nothing to do in Richmond; I brought a family member with me who by 10am had been driven around the entire city on the "Richmond Bus Tour" and had nothing else to do coz everyone kept saying that it was too dangerous to walk around Richmond alone! Also, other students going on interviews at the med school were taking the shuttle in the morning; don't get off at the same stop with them (like I did) or you'll have to walk a couple blocks over to the dental school! " Report Response
"Extremely laid back; everyone on the admissions staff is super nice, warm, welcoming. Started with half-hour welcome by admissions coordinator, then 2 interviews back to back (though they said sometimes they switch the schedule around a bit) with no interrogation whatsoever... they really want to get a sense of who you are as a person and your character. I have plenty of C's on my transcript and came in totally prepped to defend/explain each one, and they were never even brought up in either interview. Then a short essay, shadowing in the clinics, lunch and tour with 4th year students (also laid back but keep in mind they will report back to the committee what you say!), final words/Q&A with Dr. Healy (NICEST GUY EVER!). They're a very strong clinical school and clearly proud of it!" Report Response
Student
Enthusiastic
7 out of 10
Out of state
7+ hours
Other
$301-$400
Hotel
8 out of 10
Crowne Plaza (recommended by VCU)
yes
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