Talk about a role you've held where attention to detail was necessary. What did you learn in this role that you can bring to dental school?

Before your dental school interviews, think of a time paying close attention to details was critical in the success of your work or project. Then, talk about that experience and walk through the 'how' and 'why' you paid such close attention to those details. Reiterate to your interviewers that you fully understand the importance of this as you enter dental school and a career in dentistry.

"I've volunteered at our church quite a bit over the past two years, and some of the duties that I've been given have required precise attention to detail. On days of service, I count the money collected and prepare a deposit for the secretary on Monday. I also track the total amount in a program. This duty requires detail in counting a large sum of paper bills and change and sorting everything for the deposit. Coming into dental school with your program, I know that attention to detail is important in my studies and work with patients, and I would come to your program ready and willing to do this."