University of Detroit Mercy Dental School Mock Interview

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When you encounter academic difficulty, how do you react?

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Rachelle Enns

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.

Every dental student will encounter academic challenges, so it's important to know that you are not alone when facing difficulties. The Detroit Mercy Admissions Committee wants to know that you will handle these difficulties with as much emotional intelligence and poise as possible.

Perhaps you reach out to other students when you encounter difficulties in your academic studies. Maybe you have additional conversations with your professors, or perhaps you engage a tutor to help you better understand the material. Discuss your approach and how it has benefitted you in the past.

Rachelle Enns

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.

"When I have encountered academic difficulty in the past, I have recognized the issue early and approached my professor for additional information or study resources. With these resources, I will either increase the time spent reviewing the class material or engage another person to increase my understanding of the topic. For instance, during my biophysical chemistry class this year, I fell behind as we approached the subject of molecular interactions. To ensure my success, I hired a Department of Chemistry tutor. This approach was beneficial, and I gained a much clearer understanding of the subject, which helped my grade a great deal. Should I encounter difficulties while attending dental school, I will not hesitate to seek outside assistance."

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30University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Interview Questions & Answers

Diligence

1.University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry exercises strong discernment when accepting students. What will you do next if you are not accepted into our dentistry program this cycle?

Critical Thinking

2.In your opinion, what is the most concerning topic facing the dental industry today?

Discovery

3.Dental school is expensive and fees can be upward of $100K per year. Do you have a financial plan to cover Detroit Mercy Dental's tuition and fees?

Education

4.Tell us about your overall academic performance, so far. Where have you excelled, and where could you improve?

Direct

5.Why should we accept you over another dentistry student with the same qualifications?

Ask The Interviewer

6.What questions do you have for us about University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry?

Compatibility

7.What do you know about the mission, vision, and values of The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry?

Direct

8.What research did you conduct on our school before choosing to apply to University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry?

Discovery

9.Tell us something that we would not know about you from reading your CV.

Accomplishment

10.What academic achievement are you most proud of on your journey to dental school?

Direct

11.What other dental schools have you applied to and where does University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry rank?

Diligence

12.Which dentistry related newspapers, journals or publications do you read to stay in touch with new dental discoveries, and current events?

Discovery

13.Attending our dental program will be one of your most significant professional and personal challenges. Do you have a healthy support system to encourage you through this chapter?

Discovery

14.Who is your greatest inspiration or mentor on your path to becoming a dental professional?

Discovery

15.Have you ever had significant dental work? Tell me about your experience as a patient. What made it memorable?

Career Goals

16.Do you have aspirations to own your own practice in the future? What appeals to you about business ownership?

Discovery

17.There is a high suicide rate among dentists. How do you feel about this fact and how do you plan on remaining grounded during your career?

Stress

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

Diligence

19.Take us through your approach to studying for exams.

Behavioral

20.When you encounter academic difficulty, how do you react?

Critical Thinking

21.What major issues do you think dentistry will face a decade into the future?

Career Goals

22.Is there a specific population you would like to assist when you become a dentist?

Critical Thinking

23.How has COVID-19 and other pandemics of the past impacted the dentistry profession?

Job Satisfaction

24.Why are you choosing dentistry over other medical professions?

Career Goals

25.When you become a dentist, how will you improve the profession?

Education

26.Talk to us about your DAT score.

Diversity

27.What do you know about Detroit Mercy Dental commitment to diversity, and are you prepared to succeed in our diverse community?

Career Goals

28.Detroit Mercy Dental offers numerous graduate programs. Which specialty interests you the most and why?

Discovery

29.Whether it is a personal interest or preferred academic specialty, Detroit Mercy Dental has a variety of student groups available to join. Which group captures your interest the most?

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University of Detroit Mercy Dental School Mock Interview

When you encounter academic difficulty, how do you react?

30University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Interview Questions & Answers

1.University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry exercises strong discernment when accepting students. What will you do next if you are not accepted into our dentistry program this cycle?

2.In your opinion, what is the most concerning topic facing the dental industry today?

3.Dental school is expensive and fees can be upward of $100K per year. Do you have a financial plan to cover Detroit Mercy Dental's tuition and fees?

4.Tell us about your overall academic performance, so far. Where have you excelled, and where could you improve?

5.Why should we accept you over another dentistry student with the same qualifications?

6.What questions do you have for us about University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry?

7.What do you know about the mission, vision, and values of The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry?

8.What research did you conduct on our school before choosing to apply to University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry?

9.Tell us something that we would not know about you from reading your CV.

10.What academic achievement are you most proud of on your journey to dental school?

11.What other dental schools have you applied to and where does University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry rank?

12.Which dentistry related newspapers, journals or publications do you read to stay in touch with new dental discoveries, and current events?

13.Attending our dental program will be one of your most significant professional and personal challenges. Do you have a healthy support system to encourage you through this chapter?

14.Who is your greatest inspiration or mentor on your path to becoming a dental professional?

15.Have you ever had significant dental work? Tell me about your experience as a patient. What made it memorable?

16.Do you have aspirations to own your own practice in the future? What appeals to you about business ownership?

17.There is a high suicide rate among dentists. How do you feel about this fact and how do you plan on remaining grounded during your career?

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

19.Take us through your approach to studying for exams.

20.When you encounter academic difficulty, how do you react?

21.What major issues do you think dentistry will face a decade into the future?

22.Is there a specific population you would like to assist when you become a dentist?

23.How has COVID-19 and other pandemics of the past impacted the dentistry profession?

24.Why are you choosing dentistry over other medical professions?

25.When you become a dentist, how will you improve the profession?

26.Talk to us about your DAT score.

27.What do you know about Detroit Mercy Dental commitment to diversity, and are you prepared to succeed in our diverse community?

28.Detroit Mercy Dental offers numerous graduate programs. Which specialty interests you the most and why?

29.Whether it is a personal interest or preferred academic specialty, Detroit Mercy Dental has a variety of student groups available to join. Which group captures your interest the most?

30.If accepted to Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, do you plan to take advantage of our Alumni Mentor Program?