Tufts interview

[dnt0711]

I recently had an interview at Tufts, and now I'm driving myself crazy thinking about it. I know they said that they typically accept about 70% of interviewed students right off the bat, another 20% later, and only reject about 10% because they do so much "pre-screening", but I just can't figure out what would make them reject someone. All of the people being interviewed seemed pretty normal to me,no one who I would flat out reject based on personality. But, the admission people said that they typically reject people when they find that their personality doesn't fit with the school.

It seemed like most of the interview was just trying to make sure everything in my app was true and that i wasn't full of crap. I really didn't get many questions. I was also pretty nervous during my interview and I feel like there was a lot of awkward tension in the room with me and the two interviewers.

Does anyone have any expereince with not getting in to schools like Tufts or Case after an interview? (schools with high % of acceptance?). I will really just be kicking myself if I don't get that acceptance letter, but hey, someone has to be in that 10% of rejected students.

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[AwesomeTeeth]

I recently had an interview at Tufts, and now I'm driving myself crazy thinking about it. I know they said that they typically accept about 70% of interviewed students right off the bat, another 20% later, and only reject about 10% because they do so much "pre-screening", but I just can't figure out what would make them reject someone. All of the people being interviewed seemed pretty normal to me,no one who I would flat out reject based on personality. But, the admission people said that they typically reject people when they find that their personality doesn't fit with the school.

It seemed like most of the interview was just trying to make sure everything in my app was true and that i wasn't full of crap. I really didn't get many questions. I was also pretty nervous during my interview and I feel like there was a lot of awkward tension in the room with me and the two interviewers.

Does anyone have any expereince with not getting in to schools like Tufts or Case after an interview? (schools with high % of acceptance?). I will really just be kicking myself if I don't get that acceptance letter, but hey, someone has to be in that 10% of rejected students.

The 10% are usually the students who get accepted to their cheaper state schools or students who go somewhere else they prefer. Also, everyone might have seemed normal when you talk to them but they might freak out when they talk to an interviewer. It's a lot different when you're sitting in a room with faculty and they're asking you a million questions about your life and motives.

Your chances are good at Tufts. Stop worrying so much. You've done everything you can and it's out of your hands now. The hard part is over. Just relax. Go have a drink tonight and celebrate 👍

 

[dnt0711]

Well ,I will say you're right that what's done is done and hopefully I'll just get some good news soon. I was just disappointed that the ideal interview situation that I had worked out in my head didn't actually happen, but I don't think it went terribly or anything.

However, I will disagree with you about the 10% of people. You said that it's people who just get into cheaper state schools or prefer to go somewhere else. Even if a student gets accepted and then declines the acceptance, their are still listed in the "accepted" stats, not the "rejected" stats. Rejection means they send you a letter saying they don't want you.

 

[vellnueve]

Rejections can be for any number of reasons - inability to communicate effectively or at all, such as candidates who have great stats but then they walk in and you realize they can't speak English - candidates who the committee were intrigued by but there were questions about something in the candidate's past - etc. There are an infinite number of reasons why someone might get rejected.

 

[AwesomeTeeth]

However, I will disagree with you about the 10% of people. You said that it's people who just get into cheaper state schools or prefer to go somewhere else. Even if a student gets accepted and then declines the acceptance, their are still listed in the "accepted" stats, not the "rejected" stats. Rejection means they send you a letter saying they don't want you.

You're right, the 10% are people who are probably rejected because their interview didn't go well or there was a red flag somewhere. I misread your post and the stats. Sorry

 

[luxpb]

Rejections can be for any number of reasons - inability to communicate effectively or at all, such as candidates who have great stats but then they walk in and you realize they can't speak English - candidates who the committee were intrigued by but there were questions about something in the candidate's past - etc. There are an infinite number of reasons why someone might get rejected.

well,, English is my second language, and I am going to Tuft Interview next week. Is my language a problem? I have a good stats, but I was rejected to several schools..What can I do?

 

[vellnueve]

well,, English is my second language, and I am going to Tuft Interview next week. Is my language a problem? I have a good stats, but I was rejected to several schools..What can I do?

Dear Lord, please don't take my post the wrong way. Plenty of people at dental schools including Tufts for whom English is a second language. I'm talking about candidates who simply can't communicate at all.

 

[tcn79]

I have a Tufts interview Feb. 2nd - did they say how soon you might hear something after your interview?

 

[sweetirrv2020]

I have an interview coming up soon too. What kind of questions did they ask you?

 

[Duriel]

I have an interview coming up soon too. What kind of questions did they ask you?

I was just asked about different parts of my application. Then we talked about dental/patient stuff since I'm an assistant.

 

[Duriel]

I have a Tufts interview Feb. 2nd - did they say how soon you might hear something after your interview?

The committee meets every 2 weeks.

 

[Kentuckylover]

Just be yourself! I recently went to their interview. My interview was very tough. I had two interviewers. I had this indian faculty member with very thick accent and a 4th year student. I personally have been to 6 interview total, but they had the toughest questions. haha Maybe I was unlucky, but I still think I did well. I think they did it to see my reaction to those tough questions.

SO...... Just be yourself.. Don't freak out at your interview. That's just so not professional. Practice if you need to. (If you don't know how to answer.... Please think and tell them what you think instead of telling them some fake/good answers)

 

[FairytaleDMD]

I have an interview coming up soon too. What kind of questions did they ask you?

My interview was SO laid back! It's open-file with a faculty member and (4th) year student. As usual, it's good to have lots of questions to ask them! This team is the perfect reference -- think about it, you're deciding between various schools and you get perspective on what's important from both student and professor.

In some form or another, I was asked about my strengths and most prominent weakness (never state perfectionism as a weakness!). I was also asked to tell them about myself, why dentistry, and why Tufts.

Relax, be articulate, and make sure you answer the question. I find it very helpful to read materials from your favorite author in the days preceding, and to have examples/stories of wonderful things you've done on hand. It's easy to incorporate these examples into your responses while still answering the question.

 

[liss]

I have a Tufts interview Feb. 2nd - did they say how soon you might hear something after your interview?

I'll also be at Tufts on Feb 2 🙂 See you there!

 

[pearlywhites32]

I have an interview coming up at Tufts soon and I've never been to that part of the US before. Any hotel recommendations that are not too pricey, close to campus, or accessible by the train system?

 

[vellnueve]

The Marriott Courtyard (Tremont St) or the Doubletree (Washington Street) are your best bets for a close hotel that won't kill your savings.

 

[goodie]

My interview was SO laid back! It's open-file with a faculty member and (4th) year student. As usual, it's good to have lots of questions to ask them! This team is the perfect reference -- think about it, you're deciding between various schools and you get perspective on what's important from both student and professor.

In some form or another, I was asked about my strengths and most prominent weakness (never state perfectionism as a weakness!). I was also asked to tell them about myself, why dentistry, and why Tufts.

Relax, be articulate, and make sure you answer the question. I find it very helpful to read materials from your favorite author in the days preceding, and to have examples/stories of wonderful things you've done on hand. It's easy to incorporate these examples into your responses while still answering the question.

What are some good examples of weakenesses? I feel like I keep coming up with cliche ones like the perfectionist one you pointed out!

 

[omnipoDent]

goodie, just be yourself. It is a very relaxed and conversational interview. The really hard part is getting the interview offer. Their screening process is tough. One of your weaknesses, based on your predicament, could be that you sometimes overthink things. Best of luck.

 

[goodie]

Haha I definitely do tend to overthink things! I appreciate the kind words omnipoDent! 🙂

 

[coolbeans123]

I have an interview coming up at Tufts soon and I've never been to that part of the US before. Any hotel recommendations that are not too pricey, close to campus, or accessible by the train system?

Holiday Inn at Beacon Hill is ~$70 a night if you go through hotwire or priceline. It's a little further away but you can definitely take the train system to Tufts. Wasn't hard for me at all and I'm a terrible navigator

 

[Duriel]

Holiday Inn at Beacon Hill is ~$70 a night if you go through hotwire or priceline. It's a little further away but you can definitely take the train system to Tufts. Wasn't hard for me at all and I'm a terrible navigator

I stayed at the holiday inn. Took me about 10-15min to get to the school on the T.