What achievement are you most proud of so far on your path to dental school?

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Success at Western University's School of Dental Medicine requires a strong academic performance. But what sets the best students apart is their desire to achieve more during their four of dental school. To get a sense of your desire to achieve more, the interviewers want to know what achievements are most important to you.

Perhaps you have maintained an exceptional GPA or excelled in school while working a part-time job. Maybe you finished at the top of your class and received a special award for your achievements. Think of any accolades you may have received along the way. You can also discuss personal achievements outside of academics. Just make sure to clearly explain why this achievement was important to you and the hard work you put in for the success.

"The achievement I am most proud of so far was graduating as the valedictorian of my large high school class while maintaining good grades. I was also the captain of our basketball team, participated in track & field, and led several clubs like FBLA during my time in high school."

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"In August 2019, I completed a Half Ironman Triathlon. This race entails a 2 km swim, a 90 km bike, and a 21 km (half-marathon) run. All these events are finished consecutively, making this a race of ultimate aerobic stamina and mental fortitude. I am proud to have finished this race, second in my age category. Training for this race taught me how to overcome adversity, as I faced many obstacles along the way such as illness, a knee injury, and bad weather that prevented me from training. Adversity has taught me that my unwavering passion for success can help me to achieve my goals, even when I encounter obstacles."

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Incredible! You do a terrific job explaining why this goal was so important to you, and you tied all of it seamlessly with your dental school journey. This answer is a stand-out response that any interviewer should find memorable.