Dental School Mock Interview
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Question 18 of 40
What other dental schools have you applied to? Where does our university rank?
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Nisha Yadav is a Talent Advisor & People Specialist with a focus on global talent attraction. Her earlier career experience includes HR and recruitment roles where she specialized in contract and permanent IT recruitment opportunities.
Knowing where you are applying will help the interviewers to determine if their school will be able to meet your specific needs and educational desires or goals. If you wind up being a top candidate, your interviewers also want to know that they are likely competition for you to join their program.
Nisha Yadav is a Talent Advisor & People Specialist with a focus on global talent attraction. Her earlier career experience includes HR and recruitment roles where she specialized in contract and permanent IT recruitment opportunities.
"I have applied to four other dental schools. Those schools are A, B, C, and D. My interest in your university is strong because you are highly regarded in the dental industry for your faculty knowledge and wonderful curriculum. The reputation of your school is unmatched. I would be so proud to say that I graduated from this school."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Be transparent when answering this question, but avoid saying anything offensive, such as 'this school is my last choice.' Choose the number one reason you want to attend their university and focus on that as you answer this question. This question is another opportunity for you to outline what you are ideally looking for in a dental school program.
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I have applied to 17 schools in total. Howard is in my top 5.
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Your answer is straightforward; however, if the vibe of the interview allows, be sure to also give complimentary reasoning as to why Howard is in your top five.
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