Western University School of Dental Medicine Mock Interview
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It is important that Western University School 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.
It is a well-known fact that Western University has a low acceptance rate for their school of dental medicine, just above 2%. The fact that you landed an interview is an accomplishment. Your interviewers want to know that you have thought out all options and scenarios if you are not accepted to Western University School of Dental Medicine. Your answer to this question should also show the interviewers that your interest in healthcare goes deeper than your acceptance into dental school.
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. Over the next year, I would plan on retaking the DAT to improve my score and look into options for pursuing basic dental research to boost my CV."
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 Western University but incredibly dedicated as well."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
If you are not accepted into the Western University School of Dental Medicine program, you want to show that you will take a different path, perhaps into dental hygiene or dental/medical sales. 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, 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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