Temple University School of Dentistry Mock Interview

Practice 40 Temple Dental School interview questions covering clinical reasoning, patient care philosophy, and community health commitment.

WRITTEN BY RACHELLE ENNS
QUESTION 9 OF 40

Elaborate on your current GPA.

Consider if you are satisfied with your current GPA or if you would change it if you could. Talk to the interviewers about your undergrad experience while providing insights into your accomplishments and setbacks. Additionally, perform adequate research on their degree programs and prerequisites.

From their website, "The Kornberg School of Dentistry offers the 11-month Postbaccalaureate Program each May to qualified candidates. Competitive applicants will meet the following preferred requirements, but all applicants will be considered for the Postbaccalaureate Program. Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university within the U.S., Canada or an international university of equivalent rank. Have completed at least 32 credit hours in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics in an undergraduate program and achieved a cumulative BCP GPA of 2.8 with a senior year total GPA of 3.0. Have an academic average score of 18 on DAT. However, a DAT is not required but it is preferred."

"I feel that my GPA could have been higher; however, I was working full time while attending classes. All in all, I did learn a lot about discipline and commitment."

"My current GPA is a fair reflection of my above-average ability in pre-dental coursework. You will see that my basic science GPA is even higher than my overall GPA, which suggests my abilities within this field."

Rachelle Enns
40 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS · TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
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