*** The Official USC School of Dentistry Class of 2024 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***

[doctor-strange]

Hiiii. How was it? Can you share your experience? Please . Was the interview closed file?

It was pretty much closed file. It was great! Really chill. They managed to make MMI not as scary as I thought it would be!

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[MSpqr]

It was pretty much closed file. It was great! Really chill. They managed to make MMI not as scary as I thought it would be!

How did you prep for it?

 

[mangoyumyum]

It was pretty much closed file. It was great! Really chill. They managed to make MMI not as scary as I thought it would be!

That's great! Congratulation! Did you have to spend all 6 minutes to discuss each MMI question? I feel like I can talk that long for one scenario

 

[denthusiastic]

It was pretty much closed file. It was great! Really chill. They managed to make MMI not as scary as I thought it would be!

Thank you for sharing your experience. Was there any writing prompt in addition to MMI and group interview? How many stations of MMI were there and how much time was allocated to each station?

 

[simar_hehar]

Hey guys, for those who got interview at USC how did you fill out the profile doc questions that they sent. Did you just copy and past the experience section of changed it according to them?

 

[doctor-strange]

How did you prep for it?

I just brushed up on some ethics topics and practiced responses for a few sample questions. Nothing major! There are some really great videos on YouTube too of lectures about ethics.

 

[doctor-strange]

That's great! Congratulation! Did you have to spend all 6 minutes to discuss each MMI question? I feel like I can talk that long for one scenario

Yes! But the interviewers have prompts to keep you talking. There was never really any awkward silence.

 

[westcoastbestcoast96]

Starting to worry a bit about not getting an interview yet! I applied in June, so I'm hoping this doesn't mean they've decided not to offer me an interview and moved on..

 

[mangoyumyum]

Yes! But the interviewers have prompts to keep you talking. There was never really any awkward silence.

Thank you so much for your help! I feel better now

 

[mangoyumyum]

Starting to worry a bit about not getting an interview yet! I applied in June, so I'm hoping this doesn't mean they've decided not to offer me an interview and moved on..

Chin up friend :3 It's only September.

 

[Ricer7]

Declining my interview here, good luck everyone

 

[mangoyumyum]

Declining my interview here, good luck everyone

Aw . Goodluck to you too, with other interviews

 

[gumball1]

I am so nervous about this cycle im a reapplicant..... my application got verified first week of September...
I got an acceptance call the Friday of orientation week because someone dropped out but I was at work and by the time I called back they said they called the next person on the waitlist and they took the spot.... im really worried because admissions told me this doesn't mean anything for my application this year and I still haven't gotten an interview...does anyone have any advice for me?

 

[Vendetta27]

I got an acceptance call the Friday of orientation week because someone dropped out but I was at work and by the time I called back they said they called the next person on the waitlist and they took the spot....

This would mess me up faster than Agatha and her Dragonite from the Elite Four in Pokemon Blue.

 

[GeorgiePorgie]

I am so nervous about this cycle im a reapplicant..... my application got verified first week of September...
I got an acceptance call the Friday of orientation week because someone dropped out but I was at work and by the time I called back they said they called the next person on the waitlist and they took the spot.... im really worried because admissions told me this doesn't mean anything for my application this year and I still haven't gotten an interview...does anyone have any advice for me?

PM me I have a couple questions for you

 

[gustar245]

Interview #3
School: USC
Notification date: 9/12/19
Method of notification: Email
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 7/24
Application complete date: 7/25
GPA (science, overall): 3.55, 3.6
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 24/22/22/21/none

 

[westcoastbestcoast96]

Has anyone gotten an interview in the last few weeks? Seems like they've been mostly quiet?

 

[doctor-strange]

Has anyone gotten an interview in the last few weeks? Seems like they've been mostly quiet?

My friend got an interview yesterday!

 

[Shan88]

Has anyone gotten an interview in the last few weeks? Seems like they've been mostly quiet?

received my interview email 3 days ago and schedule for Oct 30th.

 

[westcoastbestcoast96]

received my interview email 3 days ago and schedule for Oct 30th.

Would you mind sharing stats? and OOS or IS?

 

[lw1996]

I got one today, 3.4 GPA 27AA 29TS 26pat. In state. Going 10/23

 

[Shan88]

Would you mind sharing stats? and OOS or IS?

GPA 3.77 21AA 23TS 20PAT. Out of state.

 

[velvetumami]

Uhhh I just received an invitation to attend their dental hygiene open house.... I'm insulted

 

[scaramouche88]

Uhhh I just received an invitation to attend their dental hygiene open house.... I'm insulted

Same! I received the email twice. Way to get my hopes up, USC

 

[velvetumami]

Same! I received the email twice. Way to get my hopes up, USC

Is this a soft way of telling us no??

 

[Punished Angeleno]

Is this a soft way of telling us no??

Nope, lol. There's no soft way. You'll know if you're rejected. I don't think USC sends out rejection emails until it's already very late in the cycle.

 

[velvetumami]

Nope, lol. There's no soft way. You'll know if you're rejected. I don't think USC sends out rejection emails until it's already very late in the cycle.

True. It's too early to get my dreams crushed unofficially.

 

[MSpqr]

Hey guys, for those of you who already interviewed at USC, did your status changed to wait list after as well?

 

[deleted835710]

Is this a soft way of telling us no??

From USC Admissions:

"Thank you for reaching out. I can officially state that this is not true. An invitation to the Open House, is not a rejection to the dental program at all. Please post that and let people know. At some point you and others might have wanted to learn more about the programs and clicked on both DDS and Dental Hygiene. We invited anyone who mentioned that they wanted to learn about Dental Hygiene. We realize it might have been a mistake and if you are not interested in Dental Hygiene, please just disregard the email. "

So, no, this isn't a "soft rejection".

 

[BUSLASF]

I have not heard back from the school yet. Is it a good idea to call and say that this school is a top choice for me, so I would appreciate if they can update me on my application status?

 

[velvetumami]

From USC Admissions:

"Thank you for reaching out. I can officially state that this is not true. An invitation to the Open House, is not a rejection to the dental program at all. Please post that and let people know. At some point you and others might have wanted to learn more about the programs and clicked on both DDS and Dental Hygiene. We invited anyone who mentioned that they wanted to learn about Dental Hygiene. We realize it might have been a mistake and if you are not interested in Dental Hygiene, please just disregard the email. "

So, no, this isn't a "soft rejection".

AMAZING. Thank you very much!

 

[superman0420]

Interview #13
School: Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Notification date: 10/14
Method of notification: Email
Residency: FL
Application complete date: 06/09
GPA (science, overall): 3.42, 3.47
Interview Date: November 6 and November 13

 

[dentalschl44]

Interview #13
School: Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Notification date: 10/14
Method of notification: Email
Residency: FL
Application complete date: 06/09
GPA (science, overall): 3.42, 3.47
Interview Date: November 6 and November 13

13 interviews holy cow. Good luck! Do you mind sharing your DAT and/or date you submitted?


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[superman0420]

13 interviews holy cow. Good luck! Do you mind sharing your DAT and/or date you submitted?


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Thank you, send me a private message. I don’t feel comfortable sharing my dat score here. I applied early— around June 9.

 

[bigsmile111]

Interview #2
School: USC Herman Ostrow
Notification date: 10/14
Method of notification: Email
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/17
Application complete date: 07/20
GPA (science, overall): 3.60, 3.62


I don't think I've ever been this excited/happy. The painful wait for an interview from my dream school is over.

For those who already interviewed, how was the overall experience?

 

[Pigggy]

Has anyone recieved a waitlist email right after they interviewed?

I just received this today and I don’t know how to feel since I literally interviewed yesterday. I hope this doesn’t mean I am at the bottom of the waitlisting list.

 

[Fairytoothenthusiast]

That is interesting! I thought dental schools couldn’t let students know of acceptance or waitlist until after December 1...?

Has anyone recieved a waitlist email right after they interviewed?

I just received this today and I don’t know how to feel since I literally interviewed yesterday. I hope this doesn’t mean I am at the bottom of the waitlisting list.
View attachment 283674

 

[GeorgiePorgie]

That is interesting! I thought dental schools couldn’t let students know of acceptance or waitlist until after December 1...?

EVERYONE who interviews at USC is automatically put on the waitlist. Has no bearing on your application, that’s just how they do things, so don’t stress about it.

 

[mangoyumyum]

Has anyone recieved a waitlist email right after they interviewed?

I just received this today and I don’t know how to feel since I literally interviewed yesterday. I hope this doesn’t mean I am at the bottom of the waitlisting list.
View attachment 283674

No worries. Everyone receives this email after their interview. It is normal. I remember the counselor said that everyone is waitlisted after their interview.

 

[Pigggy]

No worries. Everyone receives this email after their interview. It is normal. I remember the counselor said that everyone is waitlisted after their interview.

Thank u so much!

 

[emc181]

How long did people write their answers on the Educational Background portion of the documents USC sends after they invite your for an interview? Also, did you hand write your answers or type them?

Thank you in advance

 

[bigsmile111]

How long did people write their answers on the Educational Background portion of the documents USC sends after they invite your for an interview? Also, did you hand write your answers or type them?

Thank you in advance

I've been typing up the answers using PDF filler with 12 font, but I'm also curious about this. It seems formal to type it up, but what if they want it written by hand?

 

[emc181]

I've been typing up the answers using PDF filler with 12 font, but I'm also curious about this. It seems formal to type it up, but what if they want it written by hand?

I just called and they said you can hand write or type, there is no preference

 

[bigsmile111]

I just called and they said you can hand write or type, there is no preference

Thank you!

Goodluck with your interview!

 

[emc181]

Thank you!

Goodluck with your interview!

Thanks!! And No problem! Good luck to you also

 

[james4me16]

Just out of curiosity, are reapplicants interview process different?

 

[Shan88]

I am going to interview on 30th this month. I am nervous about the MMI any recommendations? please give me some advice
thanks

 

[wonnie]

i am a in state resident and my application was submitted mid-august. should i be worried about not getting an interview invite from usc? does usc send invite for instate mostly later in the cycle? or is it due to my stat being mediocre?
GPA of around 3.5ish and DAT AA 23

 

[BUSLASF]

i am a in state resident and my application was submitted mid-august. should i be worried about not getting an interview invite from usc? does usc send invite for instate mostly later in the cycle? or is it due to my stat being mediocre?
GPA of around 3.5ish and DAT AA 23

My GPA is 3.9 and my AA is 24. I applied in early July, and I have not heard back yet. So I do not think it is because of your stats. I think we should just try being patient.

 

[wonnie]

My GPA is 3.9 and my AA is 24. I applied in early July, and I have not heard back yet. So I do not think it is because of your stats. I think we should just try being patient.

thank you so much! fingers crossed!