Question about interviews for people who have interviewed

[hellofuturedentists]

Not sure if this is a dumb question or if it's already been answered a bunch of times (if that's the case, sorry!). I was just wondering if dental schools give you any kind of financial reimbursement and/or a place to stay for a night if they ask you to come interview. I know it's probably not likely, seeing as this entire process is so expensive, but I figured I would ask. Any input is appreciated!

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[RuffDay]

Their financial reimbursement is a job security with only a contingency of an acceptance.

 

[y3nd0]

Nothing is free at all. You pay and search for everything - ticket, housing, transportation, etc.

I remember one school (I wanna say Case Western?) has a dental frat house that you can stay overnight for decent price. Gives you a chance to speak to current students and saves you money.

 

[beingaunicorn]

Some schools have students that are willing to let interviewees stay over, so you might want to check into that.

 

[hellofuturedentists]

Thanks for the input!

 

[whitepapertree]

Rental cars (there's a whole thread of really good deals that waive the 25 and under fee and give massive discount as well), or Uber/Lyft can cut your transportation (other than airline) fee way down.

 

[taraDNA]

Although there are no fee waivers for accommodations, there are ways to cut costs when going on interviews. When the schools notify you of an interview, they also usually provide a list of local hotels/transportation companies they have made discount deals with if you are an interviewee. So I usually stayed at the hotel they recommended and used uber (one of my interviews also had a discount taxi that was even cheaper than uber for interviewees!). Also some of the hotels have a complimentary shuttle service that can take you to the school and the airport for free, so I tried to find hotels like that (complimentary breakfast on interview day was nice too!) I have also heard some schools do the "stay with a current student" one of the above posters talked about.

 

[shaidester]

Some schools will let you know of discount offers for hotels/transportation during your stay for the interview. As far as I know, this is the most they will provide you with.

 

[hellofuturedentists]

Thanks everyone! Very informative and much appreciated!