How does your family feel about you attending dental school? Do you have a great deal of support?

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Four years of dental school is a journey that requires a lot of time and attention. Your interviewers know that this, more often than not, requires a great support system from their students' families. They pose this question to hear that you would have the support required for your heavy and challenging workload in the coming years as part of their program.

Discuss a bit about your family, such as anyone who lives near you or how your family expresses their excitement for your career. You can also mention anyone in your family who may have had a similar path in dentistry.

"My family is incredibly proud of me for attending dental school. My father is especially keen as he also graduated from this university. My parents and older brother live in the area, so I will have a strong and encouraging support system should I be accepted into your school."

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"My family is excited for me to pursue my dream to become a dentist. However, they are not able to provide support financially, but they will be supporting me spiritually and morally."

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Moral and spiritual support is very important as well :) It's wonderful that you have a strong support system in place.

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"They were all very supportive of my decision. My parents were very proud of me that I chose a field I genuinely liked, and I can help and improve the lives of others through it. My sister, in particular, was the happiest of all because after we came back from the dental care for the children mission trip, we saw ourselves potentially working together in the future. So yes, I do have a great deal of support from my family and friends."

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It sounds like you have some incredible support, which is fantastic to hear! Regarding your dental care mission trip, I suggest giving some details or even a brief story around this experience to give the interviewer context (assuming they have minimal background info on your mission work).

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28. How does your family feel about you attending dental school? Do you have a great deal of support?

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"My family is excited for me to pursue my dream to become a dentist. However, they are not able to provide support financially, but they will be supporting me spiritually and morally."

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Moral and spiritual support is very important as well :) It's wonderful that you have a strong support system in place.

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