DAT 🤔You Have an Interview and Now What?

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First off, congratulations! Getting an interview invite is a huge milestone. You’ve already cleared major hurdles, and now it’s about showing the schools who you are beyond your stats.


A few quick tips from what we’ve seen help students the most:


🧠 Know your story. Be ready to talk about why dentistry, and don’t just recite your personal statement. Make it feel real and current.


💬 Pause > Panic. Silence is okay. If you need a moment to think, take it. Better to gather your thoughts than ramble.


👀 Eye contact matters. Especially in-person or on Zoom be mindful of posture, expression, and how you present yourself.


❓ Be honest if you don’t know something. It's okay to say, “I’m not sure, but here’s how I’d approach it.” That shows maturity, not weakness.


🗂️ Review your application. Anything you wrote is fair game. Be ready to elaborate on your shadowing, experiences, or personal statement.


Quick story: One of our students kept saying “hmm” out loud while thinking — and the interviewer warned him to stop doing that. It’s okay to take a breath and think quietly. Just stay composed.


If you're looking for more detailed tips (including common questions and how to prep without sounding rehearsed), we put together this guide that’s helped a lot of students:


👉 Interview Tips for Dental School Applicants


Wishing you all the best — just remember, you don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be you.

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