"I thrive in high-pressure situations and appreciate that these situations will now become real as I enter dental school. My level-headed thinking and calm demeanor allow me to react well in high-pressure situations. Before my undergraduate studies, I worked for one year as an ER Tech. I quickly learned that no two days are the same when providing care to patients, and you have to be prepared for any situation. On what I thought was a routine Sunday morning shift, we were suddenly overloaded with many critically injured patients from a bus accident. While the nursing staff performed, one patient began showing signs of shock, and I made the quick decision to get an IV started. The other staff was busy, so I knew getting a head start could make a big difference for this patient. I was later praised for my quick actions that day."

Answer this question by telling the interviewers about a specific time you had to make a split-second decision and made the right choice, despite being under unexpected pressure. Outline the situation, describe the last-minute decision you were required to make, and explain how you came to your final decision. Be sure to tell the interviewers that you made a well-calculated decision despite being under pressure. Give as much detail as you can regarding how you weighed the pros and cons of the decision. If your final decision made a measurable impact, be sure to discuss the results you generated.