Loma Linda University Dental School Mock Interview
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Loma Linda practices great discernment when choosing applicants. What is your plan if you are not accepted into our school of dentistry this year?
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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 interviewers want to know that you have thought out all options and scenarios if you are not accepted to Loma Linda University. Your options could be to try again next year, or pursue a different path in dentistry. Your answer to this question should also show the interviewers that you possess an interest in the healthcare field that goes deeper than your acceptance into dental school. If you are not accepted, show that you will then take a different path into dental hygiene, or dental/medical sales, for instance.
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.
"Should I not be accepted into dental school the first time, I plan to reapply the following year. I would take that year to upgrade any required courses and prepare an even stronger application. My life's goal is to become a dentist, and I certainly won't take one rejection as a final answer."
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 will continue to make myself the best applicant possible, be that through research opportunities in the dental field or additional pre-dental coursework to show you that I am not only worthy of being a dental student at your institution but incredibly dedicated as well."
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Alternatively, you can let the interviewers know that one rejection won't stop you at all! Talk about your plan to reapply if rejected. Whatever the path you choose, you must show the interviewers you have confidence and drive. It'll take more than one rejection to keep you down!
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