Official UoP Interview Thread, 2008

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
S

Shunwei

Full Member
15+ Year Member
Joined
May 26, 2007
Messages
924
Reaction score
195
Members don't see this ad.
Just got a call from a member of the UoP Admissions, inviting me for an interview. Needless to say, I accepted the offer and will be heading there Oct. 15th. Thought I'd start a thread for us to discuss the matter.
 
Congrats 👍👍 Hope I get one too
 
Hey! I got my interview invitation today too! Mine is October 4th. I'm pretty happy since it's my first interview...so far I've only gotten two rejections 😉. I just mailed my UCSF supplementary today.

Good luck!
 
smarterray said:
Hey! I got my interview invitation today too! Mine is October 4th. I'm pretty happy since it's my first interview

Good luck!
Click to expand...


That's how UCD do 👍. I would keep your choices on the DL just in case adcoms are looking on the site. May be a little too paranoid but you never know.... :scared:I know that the Dean of admissions at NOVA looks at the site.


Done and done
 
Fonz said:
That's how UCD do 👍. I would keep your choices on the DL just in case adcoms are looking on the site. May be a little too paranoid but you never know...:idea:. I know that the Dean of admissions at NOVA looks at the site.
Click to expand...

Haha, oh you make a good point. Ok, I edited my entry...you should edit my quote in yours. Now I'm all paranoid :x.
 
congrats!!!

anyone else? seems as if UoP and UCSF only invite a small number of people at a time 😕
 
I just got the call for UoP today too 😀

(3.28 GPA, 20 AA)
 
smarterray said:
Hey! I got my interview invitation today too! Mine is October 4th. I'm pretty happy since it's my first interview...so far I've only gotten two rejections 😉. I just mailed my UCSF supplementary today.

Good luck!
Click to expand...
So I take it you actually spoke with someone (I got a voicemail since I was at dinner when the call came). Did she say anything about what times the interview would start/stop? I'm trying to look at flights I can book when I call for Monday.
 
Vapor1122 said:
So I take it you actually spoke with someone (I got a voicemail since I was at dinner when the call came). Did she say anything about what times the interview would start/stop? I'm trying to look at flights I can book when I call for Monday.
Click to expand...

10:30 to 5:00
 
armorshell said:
Don't worry about it BPD, they'll get to your name soon enough 😎
Click to expand...

haha, i can only hope man. is it sad that i keep checking my phone every 5 minutes?

again congrats to all who've gotten the call 👍
 
do you guys know if they will leave you a message if u don't pick up your phone or they just skip you and go to next applicant? i got some block number calling me lately but I never pick up the phone since I don't know who it is.
 
Vapor1122 said:
So I take it you actually spoke with someone (I got a voicemail since I was at dinner when the call came). Did she say anything about what times the interview would start/stop? I'm trying to look at flights I can book when I call for Monday.
Click to expand...

they are going 2 send u a packet w/ info after u have verified ur date...i got the packet last night
-ld
 
They called me last night too. I am way excited. Oct 15th.
 
Will they only call your house phone or will they try your cell if listed on AADSAS?
 
they call whatever phone number you listed as your main contact number. for most people...it is their cell phone.
 
October 4th! I'm stoked. Scheduled it today.
 
congratulations everyone who got interviews.

Us 1st years will be in operative in the sim lab during your interviews. You'll probably walk through our class. If you do, ask the guide to take you to the better side of the class, that's Rows 6-12, 11 and 12 being the best rows. The other side is lame.
 
djeffreyt said:
congratulations everyone who got interviews.

Us 1st years will be in operative in the sim lab during your interviews. You'll probably walk through our class. If you do, ask the guide to take you to the better side of the class, that's Rows 6-12, 11 and 12 being the best rows. The other side is lame.
Click to expand...

In fact, no reason to bother with any row other than row 8. Not only are we clearly the best row, we also have the highest combined SDN post count 😀
 
call: sept18
3 choices for interview, chose: thurs, oct 18

who else is going this day?
 
Hotels in San Fran are expensive. Save some $$$ and stay with students. Close walk also.

I have 2 couches in my place....one of them is a bed. If you're a girl, I can find a female student for you to stay with.
 
wizziefiend said:
Hotels in San Fran are expensive. Save some $$$ and stay with students. Close walk also.

I have 2 couches in my place....one of them is a bed. If you're a girl, I can find a female student for you to stay with.
Click to expand...

Yeah right wizzie. The girl shows up and you pull the "I couldn't find a girl who would let a stranger stay. So looks like you'll be bunking in my bed." Have we already forgotten the lessons of the Stockton Retreat.


But he's right. Any hotel within walking distance is $100+ a night. I stayed at housing before my interview. It was nice...got to chill and have a couple 7&7's the night before my interview.
 
Do you guys live in the student housing? What are the prices like for appartments there?
 
Housing is about 6 blocks away form school, and the prices (I think) range around 1000/month. But, everyone gets their own bathroom and the rooms are pretty much enormous.

I live in a ridiculously cheap (relatively, 800/month) pad a block away from school.
 
armorshell said:
Housing is about 6 blocks away form school, and the prices (I think) range around 1000/month. But, everyone gets their own bathroom and the rooms are pretty much enormous.

I live in a ridiculously cheap (relatively, 800/month) pad a block away from school.
Click to expand...

I am married, so if I get accepted does that mean I can't live in student housing? How did you find such cheap housing? Are you renting a room?
 
SoCalDent said:
I am married, so if I get accepted does that mean I can't live in student housing? How did you find such cheap housing? Are you renting a room?
Click to expand...

They have room for married couples in housing, and there's also housing in the Presidio (Which requires a drive or bus ride).

I basically just got lucky with my room, not sure why my landlord doesn't just straight up charge more...she really could.
 
armorshell said:
They have room for married couples in housing, and there's also housing in the Presidio (Which requires a drive or bus ride).

I basically just got lucky with my room, not sure why my landlord doesn't just straight up charge more...she really could.
Click to expand...

I have heard that the student housing is a lottery. Are there a lot of people turned away? Pretty good chance of getting in or no?
 
SoCalDent said:
I have heard that the student housing is a lottery. Are there a lot of people turned away? Pretty good chance of getting in or no?
Click to expand...

I think you have an okay shot if you're married, they reserve a certain number of rooms every year so you're only in the pool with other married people (without kids)
 
djeffreyt said:
Yeah right wizzie. The girl shows up and you pull the "I couldn't find a girl who would let a stranger stay. So looks like you'll be bunking in my bed." Have we already forgotten the lessons of the Stockton Retreat.


But he's right. Any hotel within walking distance is $100+ a night. I stayed at housing before my interview. It was nice...got to chill and have a couple 7&7's the night before my interview.
Click to expand...

You caught onto my scheme quick. That's how I got my last gf...this could have worked again.

Ladies, you can talk to djeffreyt...the girls in the class like him more anyway.

AND if that still makes you uneasy, call the school, they'll give you a name and number of a student you can call yourself.

What's all the trash talking about Pacific's website?
 
SoCalDent said:
I have heard that the student housing is a lottery. Are there a lot of people turned away? Pretty good chance of getting in or no?
Click to expand...

Housing is nice but definetly doesn't make or break anything. If you're a social person the 'dorms' will work out real nice. If you're a cave-like creature you won't realize many benefits of the dorm cuz you'll just be in your room or library.

If you're married and get housing....it's an awesome financial deal for 2 people.
 
wizziefiend said:
Housing is nice but definetly doesn't make or break anything. If you're a social person the 'dorms' will work out real nice. If you're a cave-like creature you won't realize many benefits of the dorm cuz you'll just be in your room or library.
Click to expand...

"Cave-like?!" I'll club you over the head and eat your brains!
 
Dental4ever said:
do you guys know if they will leave you a message if u don't pick up your phone or they just skip you and go to next applicant? i got some block number calling me lately but I never pick up the phone since I don't know who it is.
Click to expand...

I got couple of phone calls from "unavailable" numbers. I missed those. But dont have any message left. Did you check whether those blocked calls you got are from UOP? Did you call them to verify?
 
dagu123 said:
I got couple of phone calls from "unavailable" numbers. I missed those. But dont have any message left. Did you check whether those blocked calls you got are from UOP? Did you call them to verify?
Click to expand...

Pacific has 415 area code...most outgoing comes from the same number so know that one so you get dart out of class or other worthless interviews if they call. I pulled out of a Columbia meeting to answer my pacific acceptance (it was a lame discussion, haha)
 
I got the call from UoP today. Interview on the Oct. 29th. (They had 18th and 25th available as well tho). I missed the call but a voicemail was left.

Oh and a question, how do I find someone that I can say there for a night before the interview? Please let me know if any of you can help me. Thanks!

The website still says "under review."
 
dagu123 said:
I got couple of phone calls from "unavailable" numbers. I missed those. But dont have any message left. Did you check whether those blocked calls you got are from UOP? Did you call them to verify?
Click to expand...


Check to make sure your voicemails aren't full, cause that';s pretty much the only reason they wouldn't leave a message. Also, they tend to call from a phone that isn't blocked, so I don't think those calls were probably from the school, sorry.
 
just got my call on the 17th...my interview is on the oct 29th...i can't wait ...
but i have a question for you guys...
UoP is my number one school, i really am dieing to get in there but i'm wondering if it really is that good? is it worth the big bucks? and how expensive is san fransisco? and between case, nyu, and UoP which would u guys think is the best because i'm just crazy about UoP but i'm affraid i'm too crazy..
thanks guys.

🙂
 
pharoh said:
just got my call on the 17th...my interview is on the oct 29th...i can't wait ...
but i have a question for you guys...
UoP is my number one school, i really am dieing to get in there but i'm wondering if it really is that good? is it worth the big bucks? and how expensive is san fransisco? and between case, nyu, and UoP which would u guys think is the best because i'm just crazy about UoP but i'm affraid i'm too crazy..
thanks guys.

🙂
Click to expand...

The cost difference between Case and UoP probably isn't too great and the cost here is significantly less than NYU (by my calculations). Housing in SF is expensive but you can find a decent place if you shop carefully, and housing isn't that expensive.

As for the "goodness," I like it here pretty well. It has the institutional BS you'll find anywhere but I feel like we're getting a good education. We also don't have specialty programs on-site except for ortho, so you get a lot of quality clinical experience.

Dental school, like anything, is only what you make of it. If you think you can succeed here, then this is the place for you. Come interview, check us out, see what you think.
 
Any more new interview offers? Man I really do want one
 
THe application status webpage on UOP's website says to wait 6-8 weeks to review my aspplication and it has taken 10 weeks. Should I just wait to hear from them first. I'm sure they don't like getting hundreds of phone calls.
 
Yeah its still early for them just wait a couple more weeks. It seems like they have only done a couple rounds of phone calls so far.
 
How come it seems that UoP stop inviting? I guess they are invite non-SDNers:scared::scared:
 
there are plenty of people in our class who didn't interview until February...stop worrying.
 
smarterray said:
Hey! I got my interview invitation today too! Mine is October 4th. I'm pretty happy since it's my first interview...so far I've only gotten two rejections 😉. I just mailed my UCSF supplementary today.

Good luck!
Click to expand...


Hi please can you explain what do you mean by saying (the supplimentaryof UCSF) I wanted to know may Iam missing something about UCSF.
Your help will be really appreciated
Ania
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Ryxndek
  • Sticky
Official 2025-2026 School Interview Invites Tracker
Replies
0
Views
56K
Ryxndek
Ryxndek
artist2022
Official 2024-2025 School Interview Invites Tracker
Replies
5
Views
92K
Ryxndek
Ryxndek
artist2022
UoP School of Dentistry Class of 2029* Interview/Acceptance Thread
Replies
1
Views
1K
Mr.Smile12
Mr.Smile12
ballpass
KCU Interview
Replies
1
Views
276
MolarsinMind
M
Ryxndek
  • Sticky
ADEA AADSAS 2025-2026 Application Questions Thread!
2
Replies
68
Views
10K
macsak
M
Top