Nova Southeastern Dental School Mock Interview
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It is important that Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine exercises 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.
As one of the premier dental schools in the southeastern region of the United States, Nova Southeastern University's College of Dental Medicine's acceptance rate is 7%. Your interviewing team knows that the odds of any candidate they speak with are against them regarding their acceptance, and they want to know that you have thought out all options and scenarios if you are not accepted there.
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.
"While I'm confident that my application and DAT scores are among the strongest that Nova Southeastern University will consider, I have a backup plan in place should I not be accepted this year. If that was the case, I have a great research opportunity at my current institution that will help me build my CV and advance my skills."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Your answer to this question should also show the interviewers that you are interested in the healthcare field beyond your acceptance into dental school. If you are not accepted, show that you will take a different path into dental hygiene or dental/medical sales, for instance. 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 path you choose, show the interviewers you have confidence and drive. It'll take more than one rejection to keep you down!
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