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For anyone who has interviewed already, do you mind sharing what it was like? UoP is my first and I'm not sure what to expect.
Don't worry about it at all. It's very stress-free
For anyone who has interviewed already, do you mind sharing what it was like? UoP is my first and I'm not sure what to expect.
I'd tell you to relax and be yourself but also be prepared...maybe look over some possible questions. I interviewed a little less than a month ago, and I was surprised but how much my interviewer drilled me. He asked me a lot of questions and some that I found to be pretty difficult to answer on the spot. I went into it thinking it was going to be super stress free and just a conversation, but I had a much harder experience than that lol it worked out though cause he gave me very positive remarks at the end, and he was a really nice guy. So I'd say to just try to prepare yourself -- better that way than to get caught off guard (kinda like I was lol). Best of luck!For anyone who has interviewed already, do you mind sharing what it was like? UoP is my first and I'm not sure what to expect.
Oh wow okay haha. Were the questions more about yourself or did he ask you about the school too?I'd tell you to relax and be yourself but also be prepared...maybe look over some possible questions. I interviewed a little less than a month ago, and I was surprised but how much my interviewer drilled me. He asked me a lot of questions and some that I found to be pretty difficult to answer on the spot. I went into it thinking it was going to be super stress free and just a conversation, but I had a much harder experience than that lol it worked out though cause he gave me very positive remarks at the end, and he was a really nice guy. So I'd say to just try to prepare yourself -- better that way than to get caught off guard (kinda like I was lol). Best of luck!
Ohhhh~ fellow ucla alum?For anyone who has interviewed already, do you mind sharing what it was like? UoP is my first and I'm not sure what to expect.
I'd say a mix of both, plus dentistry questions. The ones I found hardest were some hypothetical questions he threw at me which I think would have fallen in the "ethical questions" category -- like what would I do if this and that happened to me as a future dentist. He also asked me general questions about the field of dentistry, like what I know and things I've learned. What I did love though was that after each question he kind of used it as a teaching moment -- he would take what I said and then used it to add his own opinion and advice. So if that's any clue as to what UoP will be like, then I think it's going to be a great place to learn! Haha but like everyone else said, I think my experience is a lot less common. You'll probably just have a stress free conversation about you and why you chose dentistryOh wow okay haha. Were the questions more about yourself or did he ask you about the school too?
I'd say a mix of both, plus dentistry questions. The ones I found hardest were some hypothetical questions he threw at me which I think would have fallen in the "ethical questions" category -- like what would I do if this and that happened to me as a future dentist. He also asked me general questions about the field of dentistry, like what I know and things I've learned. What I did love though was that after each question he kind of used it as a teaching moment -- he would take what I said and then used it to add his own opinion and advice. So if that's any clue as to what UoP will be like, then I think it's going to be a great place to learn! Haha but like everyone else said, I think my experience is a lot less common. You'll probably just have a stress free conversation about you and why you chose dentistry
Wow, thank you. That really means a lot to me. I hope I'm lucky enough to have encouraging classmates like youJust saying- you're going to be a great classmate and I can totally see why they invited you. You've got an excellent attitude towards learning and helping your peers. Thank you.
Is it appropriate to call the admissions office and ask the status of my application?
Would showing my interest even help?
Is it appropriate to call the admissions office and ask the status of my application? Even though one of their options explains their admission process and that they will be extending interviews until March. Would showing my interest even help?
Just got an interview invite by phone! I chose the earliest date available, January 12th.
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Congrats!! What are your stats if you don't mind me asking?
Congrats!! What's your stats and app complete date?Got my invite today! Interviewing January 23rd
Yay!!
There was never any doubt!! Congratulations!!! UoP or Minnesota?
There was never any doubt!! Congratulations!!! UoP or Minnesota?
I got the call, anyone get an email yet for acceptance? Wondering on the scholarship package...
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Just got the email
Yep, was in the middle of typing the same. I tripped out when i saw class of 2020 at first, lol.
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I got the same thingCongrats to everyone who got in so far! I was wondering...what did your guys' email say? Did it have a list of 10 things that said you've been conditionally accepted or was that just mine? Lol
Did they tell you over the phone you received a scholarship?
GPA 3.5Congrats!! What's your stats and app complete date?
Does anyone know how much the second deposit is and when it's due?
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Congrats! Thats awesomeGPA 3.5
DAT: 19AA no scores under 18
Lots of shadowing, research, and service hours
My apps were completed in early October (secondary apps too)
Congratulations! Still waiting (PRAYING) for an interview invite. Did they offer you any other January days?Got my invite today! Interviewing January 23rd
dangJust called and they said we would've been notified at admission
Yeah, they gave me three days to choose from. I believe it was Monday the 23rd, Wednesday the 25th and one other I can't remember. I hope you get the invite soon!Congratulations! Still waiting (PRAYING) for an interview invite. Did they offer you any other January days?
Also, does anyone know when they start the "alternate interviews?" Is that Feb or March? Thank you
I've heard really conflicting things about the UOP curriculum. Many students I've spoken with as of late have said how manageable the curriculum can be, especially D2 and D3, and for the first and last quarter of D1. But then on SDN (which I know I shouldn't always trust), people are sometimes known to go insane studying and that it's just too much to handle. Can anyone weigh in? Thanks.
This question can only be answered by transfer students lolFor the grads and current UoP dental students: Do you feel like your GPA/class rank suffered because you attended a 3 year institution rather than a 4 year?
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