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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The Admissions Committee at Columbia University wants to understand the types of schools catching your interest. Knowing where you are applying will help them better understand if their school will meet your specific educational needs, desires, and goals.
Be transparent when answering this question, but avoid saying anything offensive, such as 'this school is my last choice.' Choose the number one reason you want to attend Columbia University and the College of Dental Medicine, and focus on that reasoning when you respond.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have applied to four other dental schools. Those schools are A, B, C, and D. My interest in Columbia University College of Dental Medicine is strong because you are highly regarded in the dental industry. The reputation of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine is unmatched. I would be so proud to say that I graduated from this school."

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