Interview was phenomenal! I had an interview earlier in the week and while its facilities were top notch, I think OSU's faculty and students really make the difference! Very open, knowledgable, and an obvious desire to connect with the community and help people.
And bummed about the game.. Thought it was going to be a "W" for sure..
If anyone has any questions about their process, feel free to PM or post here. I've tried to outline the day below..
Schedule of events for the interview:
Location: The Blackwell - across from the horseshoe!
Time: check in between 7:30 - 8:00.
**Impressive part - a very large number of current students just come and sit down at your table and start talking to you.
Eat a light breakfast and then the day starts with a welcome from the admissions director and the new Dean.
**Impressive part - The new Dean seems to be full on about new facilities, improving and making sure that the "excellence" in the program is met.
Guests go on tour while applicants are broken into two groups of two.
One group goes to their interviews, the other goes to student panel & presentation on "why OSU".
Interviews - it is speed dating. 10 minutes with each person simply talking about particular items, very relaxed and friendly. 2 minute "rest" where you can read the bio of the next person you will be meeting with. Very cool.
After interviews and panels - lunch and the world famous cup cake bar!
Post lunch - applicants go on tour. Visit the dental school and are free to ask questions throughout. Again, very welcoming!
Lastly, financial aid session (optional).
This whole time is spent per the schedule above, but most importantly, you are always talking to someone from the school whether it be faculty, students, staff, etc.
An amazing day of getting to know THE Ohio State University Dental School!
