Practice 40 Western University dental school interview questions covering clinical judgment, patient care philosophy, and ethical scenarios.
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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.
Since you requested which schools would receive your DAT scores, the team at Western University likely already knew your scores as they considered your application and invited you to interview. They want to hear how you felt about the score.

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 scored 22 in my DAT, which landed me in the 98th percentile for DAT scoring. I am thrilled with this score since I studied hard and felt that I was rewarded for my diligence. I plan to put forth this same effort over the next four years at Western University School of Dental Medicine."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
You already know that your DAT (Dental Admission Test) score is between 1-30, with 30 being the highest possible mark. The DAT tests students on Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Reasoning, Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Your overall score is calculated from your score in all five categories and then rounded up to the nearest average. Looking at national DAT averages, a score of 17-18 is typically considered average. A Dental Admission Test score of 19-20 is good, and a score of 22 is considered very high. Keep your answer straightforward and concise.

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