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Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine Dental School Mock Interview

Question 8 of 40 for our Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine Dental School Mock Interview

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Question 8 of 40

How do you plan to cope with the immense workload and expectations of attending dental school?

"I have formed a three-pronged plan to tackle the stressors that may occur during dental school. These three approaches will address my academic stress, the emotional strain of adjusting to my new surroundings as I relocate, and the financial strain I will experience due to paying for dental school. For academic stress, I plan to create a study schedule that I will stick to closely. I will join study groups to help me gain a broader perspective from others, and I have made arrangements for a part-time tutor if needed. For the strain that will result from uprooting myself, I have planned to join a couple of university clubs to get to know other students and make new friends, avoiding feelings of loneliness. I also plan to Facetime my family every week to prevent myself from feeling homesick. The financial expectations of becoming a dentist are a reality that I have come to terms with. I have created a solid financial plan to pay back my loans, and I enlisted a financial advisor to help me create a student budget that I will adhere to closely. I feel well-prepared to cope with and address the immense workload and other expectations ahead of me as a dental school student."

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  • 8. How do you plan to cope with the immense workload and expectations of attending dental school?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Attending dental school is a highly involved commitment. The interviewers at Nova Southeastern University's College of Dental Medicine want evidence that you are ready to handle the expectations ahead. Not only will you be starting dental school, but there is a chance you will be relocating to a new city to attend dental school. You may also have financial stressors on your mind as you enter this new commitment.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on September 20th, 2022

      How to Answer

      Discuss in detail how you plan to remain emotionally grounded as you enter this challenging (yet, rewarding!) time in your life. It's okay to talk about the fact that you will see some aspects of this transition as challenging because this is very normal for any new dental student. What will be important is having a plan for meeting these challenges head-on and finding success right away.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on September 20th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I have formed a three-pronged plan to tackle the stressors that may occur during dental school. These three approaches will address my academic stress, the emotional strain of adjusting to my new surroundings as I relocate, and the financial strain I will experience due to paying for dental school. For academic stress, I plan to create a study schedule that I will stick to closely. I will join study groups to help me gain a broader perspective from others, and I have made arrangements for a part-time tutor if needed. For the strain that will result from uprooting myself, I have planned to join a couple of university clubs to get to know other students and make new friends, avoiding feelings of loneliness. I also plan to Facetime my family every week to prevent myself from feeling homesick. The financial expectations of becoming a dentist are a reality that I have come to terms with. I have created a solid financial plan to pay back my loans, and I enlisted a financial advisor to help me create a student budget that I will adhere to closely. I feel well-prepared to cope with and address the immense workload and other expectations ahead of me as a dental school student."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 20th, 2022

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      Anonymous Answer

      "I definitely believe dental school will be challenging; however, I have thought about ways that I can ease this stress. For academic stress, I plan to create a study schedule, and I will stick to it. I am also an active learner, so having a study group to study with and share my knowledge is important. For being homesick, I believe technology has made things more accessible, so I plant to facetime my friends and family here and there. As well, I will make myself included on campus by joining student organizations to make new friends."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This is an excellent answer! You seem to know yourself very well, and you show a solid understanding of what you need to do to succeed in dental school. Good work!

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