USC Interview!

[ary]

Hi,
I got my first interview last night from USC, which I am so excitedd for!!!(I know it is late to get interview:s)..I am a Canadian applicant...Can anyone please give me suggestions on how to prepare for it?...I guess this is my only chance to get to a dental school this year and I really want to get in..any suggestions would be appreciated🙂

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[Sunspear]

Hey, congrats on the interview! I've heard the group-style interview at USC is interesting. You'll probably want to make sure you come off as someone who is beneficial to the group - not too loud, but not too quiet, etc. May I ask - when did you apply (early, late, etc.)? Also, could you share your stats? 🙂 Thanks.

 

[Skyhak172]

I interviewed there back in November. Basically it's a group interview. They had us all in one room and talk about how great the school is there at USC, then they separated us into two groups of about 9 or so. There we passed around a basket with questions in it and we each drew out a question. My two questions were, "would I rather be stuck on an island by myself or with someone I didn't like at all." and " would I rather be able to read minds or or be invisible."

After everyone had two questions, we proceeded to do a mock PBL session. They have a scenario that you all work together on using the facts given in the paper. We followed the PBL guidelines that they send you in your interview email.

After that, we went to lunch and we got to ask current students a bunch of questions while we ate. Then we listened to the financial aid guy. Finally we got a tour of the school. I did not talk to anyone at admissions one on one. That was it.

I hope that helps you know what to expect.

 

[timwatley]

I would say know how the PBL process works and keep the group moving along towards the goal. Get involved by writing notes for your group and reading the case. If someone from your group gets out of line politely let them know what's supposed to be happening (such as 'right now we are collecting facts, not coming up with ideas'). Someone in my group really knew how the PBL process worked and made it apparent they knew by keeping the group in line. She came off a little tough but she was complimented by the main evaluator after the PBL session. I bet she got in. Your time to shine is the PBL session so you need to rock it.

 

[ary]

Hey, Thank you, my stat weren't that great for DAT...I think what made me to get the interview was my GPA...I'm in my fourth year..My overall GPA was 3.95, my sGPA was 3.97...I wrote Canadian DAT and my stats were AA 19 PAT18...I also shadowed two dentists for overall hours of 60...Also lots of other extracurricular..I sent my application in early Aug. with all reference letters ready.🙂

 

[ary]

I interviewed there back in November. Basically it's a group interview. They had us all in one room and talk about how great the school is there at USC, then they separated us into two groups of about 9 or so. There we passed around a basket with questions in it and we each drew out a question. My two questions were, "would I rather be stuck on an island by myself or with someone I didn't like at all." and " would I rather be able to read minds or or be invisible."

After everyone had two questions, we proceeded to do a mock PBL session. They have a scenario that you all work together on using the facts given in the paper. We followed the PBL guidelines that they send you in your interview email.

After that, we went to lunch and we got to ask current students a bunch of questions while we ate. Then we listened to the financial aid guy. Finally we got a tour of the school. I did not talk to anyone at admissions one on one. That was it.

I hope that helps you know what to expect.

thank you so much..I got a great idea of how it is going to be...So isn't any writing part to the interview? do U have any tips? Is it easy to get accepted or no?? 🙂

 

[ary]

I would say know how the PBL process works and keep the group moving along towards the goal. Get involved by writing notes for your group and reading the case. If someone from your group gets out of line politely let them know what's supposed to be happening (such as 'right now we are collecting facts, not coming up with ideas'). Someone in my group really knew how the PBL process worked and made it apparent they knew by keeping the group in line. She came off a little tough but she was complimented by the main evaluator after the PBL session. I bet she got in. Your time to shine is the PBL session so you need to rock it.

Thank you so much for your tips...what type of scenario do they give?

 

[ary]

Thank you so much for your tips...what type of scenario do they give?

I think I should first start reading the PBL info. they've sent me🙂

 

[ginaych]

I think I should first start reading the PBL info. they've sent me🙂

I was given a case that might look like sea-sick, food poisoning or viral/bacterial infection through contact and we it ended up being the last one.

 

[avangusva]

I was given a case that might look like sea-sick, food poisoning or viral/bacterial infection through contact and we it ended up being the last one.

I had the same case.

 

[letsdoitbama]

Show you're genuinely interested in the process without being fake. Say somewhat intelligent things and feed off of what others say. Not rocket science and it's a little ridiculous but a few right moves and I believe you put yourself in a much better spot.

 

[Silencio]

How ridiculous. Let's have a group interview and then pretend to play PBL. Bunch of ******s at USC lol.

 

[graduate12]

I interviewed there back in November. Basically it's a group interview. They had us all in one room and talk about how great the school is there at USC, then they separated us into two groups of about 9 or so. There we passed around a basket with questions in it and we each drew out a question.

 

[timwatley]

How ridiculous. Let's have a group interview and then pretend to play PBL. Bunch of ******s at USC lol.

Agreed, It creates a horrible interview experience. Selecting students on the basis of how well they mesh with PBL has nothing to do with being able to be a good dentist. Its hard to put yourself out there and shine when everybody is clawing with each other. One of the evaluators, some dude from UoP, fell asleep during our session. USC = junk.

 

[FROGGBUSTER]

i'll pile on. i was fortunate enough to get an acceptance to usc, but i didn't like usc's interview day at at all. during the presentation, ryan didn't really mention anything about why we should pick usc as a DENTAL school. rather, he filled up the time by telling us meaningless things like the fact that "usc has the only marching band in history to have not just one but TWO platinum-selling records" and listing off the celebrities that had attended the undergrad in the past. then, there was the interview itself. that group interview format breeds insincerity and made everyone (myself included) into phonies. people participated and said things just for the sake of being noticed. the entire interview is so easy to bullshet as long as you speak up a few times and make some of your ideas known. i lost so much respect for myself and all the other interviewees after that idiotic process that tells the school NOTHING about who you are. the "interview" at usc is just a sham and i doubt it plays even moderately into the ad-com's final decisions. then, there was the spaciness of the two current dental students i chatted with during lunch who claimed there is a lot of free time during the first year and that they did well as D-1's even though they had been lazy. not to mention that they were the only students of the 4 colleges i've interviewed at who rated their time there perfect 10's out of 10 and also kept effusively praising USC and claiming that there was almost nothing to dislike about the school.


i hate hate hate USC.

 

[wired202808]

i'll pile on. i was fortunate enough to get an acceptance to usc, but i didn't like usc's interview day at at all. during the presentation, ryan didn't really mention anything about why we should pick usc as a DENTAL school. rather, he filled up the time by telling us meaningless things like the fact that "usc has the only marching band in history to have not just one but TWO platinum-selling records" and listing off the celebrities that had attended the undergrad in the past. then, there was the interview itself. that group interview format breeds insincerity and made everyone (myself included) into phonies. people participated and said things just for the sake of being noticed. the entire interview is so easy to bullshet as long as you speak up a few times and make some of your ideas known. i lost so much respect for myself and all the other interviewees after that idiotic process that tells the school NOTHING about who you are. the "interview" at usc is just a sham and i doubt it plays even moderately into the ad-com's final decisions. then, there was the spaciness of the two current dental students i chatted with during lunch who claimed there is a lot of free time during the first year and that they did well as D-1's even though they had been lazy. not to mention that they were the only students of the 4 colleges i've interviewed at who rated their time there perfect 10's out of 10 and also kept effusively praising USC and claiming that there was almost nothing to dislike about the school.


i hate hate hate USC.

wow lol they just sent me an interview invite yesterday, I guess i'm skipping out on this one.

 

[fujindesu]

i'll pile on. i was fortunate enough to get an acceptance to usc, but i didn't like usc's interview day at at all. during the presentation, ryan didn't really mention anything about why we should pick usc as a DENTAL school. rather, he filled up the time by telling us meaningless things like the fact that "usc has the only marching band in history to have not just one but TWO platinum-selling records" and listing off the celebrities that had attended the undergrad in the past. then, there was the interview itself. that group interview format breeds insincerity and made everyone (myself included) into phonies. people participated and said things just for the sake of being noticed. the entire interview is so easy to bullshet as long as you speak up a few times and make some of your ideas known. i lost so much respect for myself and all the other interviewees after that idiotic process that tells the school NOTHING about who you are. the "interview" at usc is just a sham and i doubt it plays even moderately into the ad-com's final decisions. then, there was the spaciness of the two current dental students i chatted with during lunch who claimed there is a lot of free time during the first year and that they did well as D-1's even though they had been lazy. not to mention that they were the only students of the 4 colleges i've interviewed at who rated their time there perfect 10's out of 10 and also kept effusively praising USC and claiming that there was almost nothing to dislike about the school.


i hate hate hate USC.

thx for the post. I got an invite yesterday as well, was gonna turn it down based on cost alone. There has been a lot of USC bashing in the past, I guess the program is still a mess.

 

[AwesomeTeeth]

Usually a USC dental student comes to the rescue right about now, he must be late.

 

[hifive]

Usually a USC dental student comes to the rescue right about now, he must be late.

hahaha that made laugh.

PBL at interview, yowza. I would really love to meet the lazy bum who invented PBL.



I keep reading how USC has a good clinical program, which kind of defies logic isn't USC in a slightly wealthier area?

 

[timwatley]

Maybe they are busy with their free time in dental school. So glad I don't have to go there! Anybody else notice how he lady during the presentation made a point of letting us know where she lived (marina del rey)? Nice life lady

 

[ary]

Do you know what percent of people who are interviewed get acceptance?

 

[wired202808]

Do you know what percent of people who are interviewed get acceptance?

They dont have a number in the ADEA guide, but from predents its very very low like 25%.

Honestly you should only go if this is your last resort, I would never pay that much money or waste my money flying there unless that was the only school I could attend. Everything about that school seems mehhhh to say the least.

 

[Silencio]

i'll pile on. i was fortunate enough to get an acceptance to usc, but i didn't like usc's interview day at at all. during the presentation, ryan didn't really mention anything about why we should pick usc as a DENTAL school. rather, he filled up the time by telling us meaningless things like the fact that "usc has the only marching band in history to have not just one but TWO platinum-selling records" and listing off the celebrities that had attended the undergrad in the past. then, there was the interview itself. that group interview format breeds insincerity and made everyone (myself included) into phonies. people participated and said things just for the sake of being noticed. the entire interview is so easy to bullshet as long as you speak up a few times and make some of your ideas known. i lost so much respect for myself and all the other interviewees after that idiotic process that tells the school NOTHING about who you are. the "interview" at usc is just a sham and i doubt it plays even moderately into the ad-com's final decisions. then, there was the spaciness of the two current dental students i chatted with during lunch who claimed there is a lot of free time during the first year and that they did well as D-1's even though they had been lazy. not to mention that they were the only students of the 4 colleges i've interviewed at who rated their time there perfect 10's out of 10 and also kept effusively praising USC and claiming that there was almost nothing to dislike about the school.


i hate hate hate USC.

Well, Ryan is a bit feminine (I think he's gay) and that's why he's into talking about the marching band's records and celebrities. I was talking to an admissions officer at another Cali school and he told me to call him "panda" lol for giggles. Ryan is a good nice guy though.

 

[letsdoitbama]

recent post from USC student, little more informative than the typical two-cents bashing everyone enjoys posting about:


Well USC is an "enjoyable" place to go to dental school, and that's worth noting since dental school is usually hell. The faculty tends to treat you with respect and people go out and have a good time quite a bit. This school is all about clinical, people talk about PBL all the time but we only have that 8 hours a week, and by the time you get to second year it's more like 2-3 hours a week even though it's still scheduled for 8 hours a week.

We spend all our time in sim lab doing pre-clinical things that will actually be applicable to practice. You will start drilling even before the first official day of school here. First year they ease you in with amalgam, tooth morphology, and PBL first semester. You get like a day and a half off a week and get to have a really good time. That day off is in there so you can go on your radiology rotations and take x-rays when your turn comes up. Second trimester it starts to get harder, Amalgam continues, you go into Composite, Occlusion while still having PBL. Third trimester it really starts to get rough you continue Composite, while taking Indirect restoration which is preparing teeth for crowns and making provisional (temporaries) and use CEREC, you take sophomore perio block and clean each other's teeth, you also take head and neck anatomy lab, and PBL again.

So at the end of your first year you know how to fill every type of cavity, make or place veneers, clean teeth, and do a crown.

Second year first trimester you take post fixed where you do bridges and harder crown preps on posterior teeth, you also have to cast your own crown out of gold, you also take ortho, pedo, endo, treatment planning, and you also take perio again but this time you work on patients. oh yeah and PBL

Second trimester you take anesthesia, implant treatment planning, more perio, more ortho, start studying for boards, anterior fixed, removable partial dentures, perio implant lab and oh yeah that pesky PBL again.

Then after that you go into clinic and start working on patients for the next 2 and a half years
So as you can see we focus on the preclinical stuff, they drill it into you, the smother you with it, and you will be better for it.

As far as graduating on time everyone but one person who I know graduated on time, and that one person took a different pathway where he went to all the CE courses this school offered so that he'd learn more(they cost a fraction for students compared to the public), but he had to skip class to do it. Lots of my friends went on to specialize all across the country, I don't know exact stats but I know where these people went.

I personally would not have gone to any other school at this point. USC was like the bottom of my list due to price and it was the only school I got into. I am happy here and I live a great life, the stress comes and the long hours and hard days, but that's just part of dental school. I've gone to every football game, we have sick tailgates, everyone helps each other out and you get treated like a human. Plus the undergrad girls are smoking and the weather is sweet.

I am very happy with USC. I know that last year all the graduating seniors that I was friends with said this was the best four years of their life, and you never hear that about dental school.

 

[ary]

recent post from USC student, little more informative than the typical two-cents bashing everyone enjoys posting about:


Well USC is an "enjoyable" place to go to dental school, and that's worth noting since dental school is usually hell. The faculty tends to treat you with respect and people go out and have a good time quite a bit. This school is all about clinical, people talk about PBL all the time but we only have that 8 hours a week, and by the time you get to second year it's more like 2-3 hours a week even though it's still scheduled for 8 hours a week.

We spend all our time in sim lab doing pre-clinical things that will actually be applicable to practice. You will start drilling even before the first official day of school here. First year they ease you in with amalgam, tooth morphology, and PBL first semester. You get like a day and a half off a week and get to have a really good time. That day off is in there so you can go on your radiology rotations and take x-rays when your turn comes up. Second trimester it starts to get harder, Amalgam continues, you go into Composite, Occlusion while still having PBL. Third trimester it really starts to get rough you continue Composite, while taking Indirect restoration which is preparing teeth for crowns and making provisional (temporaries) and use CEREC, you take sophomore perio block and clean each other's teeth, you also take head and neck anatomy lab, and PBL again.

So at the end of your first year you know how to fill every type of cavity, make or place veneers, clean teeth, and do a crown.

Second year first trimester you take post fixed where you do bridges and harder crown preps on posterior teeth, you also have to cast your own crown out of gold, you also take ortho, pedo, endo, treatment planning, and you also take perio again but this time you work on patients. oh yeah and PBL

Second trimester you take anesthesia, implant treatment planning, more perio, more ortho, start studying for boards, anterior fixed, removable partial dentures, perio implant lab and oh yeah that pesky PBL again.

Then after that you go into clinic and start working on patients for the next 2 and a half years
So as you can see we focus on the preclinical stuff, they drill it into you, the smother you with it, and you will be better for it.

As far as graduating on time everyone but one person who I know graduated on time, and that one person took a different pathway where he went to all the CE courses this school offered so that he'd learn more(they cost a fraction for students compared to the public), but he had to skip class to do it. Lots of my friends went on to specialize all across the country, I don't know exact stats but I know where these people went.

I personally would not have gone to any other school at this point. USC was like the bottom of my list due to price and it was the only school I got into. I am happy here and I live a great life, the stress comes and the long hours and hard days, but that's just part of dental school. I've gone to every football game, we have sick tailgates, everyone helps each other out and you get treated like a human. Plus the undergrad girls are smoking and the weather is sweet.

I am very happy with USC. I know that last year all the graduating seniors that I was friends with said this was the best four years of their life, and you never hear that about dental school.

Thank you for your post🙂...

 

[trudyshred]

Is USC still sending out interview invites?

 

[SayCheese123]

This thread cracks me up, and totally legitimizes the way that USC does their interview! They do they group interview thing to make sure that you function effectively in a group learning enviroment, that you can effectively communicate your thoughts, and that you are respectful of your peers (important in school, but especially important once we become dentists!). This interview, to me, was the most effective that I attended because it was so much more than the school getting an idea of what type of person we are; it was a chance for me to understand what type of learning environment they offer and how well I would do in it. As a side, I felt this interview showed the best reflection of me, since it allowed me to demonstrate the type of learner I am, rather than have to explain it with some canned answer.

To all USC bashers, you should thank your stars that they conduct the interview the way they do, because clearly you would rather sit in a lecture hall than do PBL, and therefore should not attend the program. More power to you! Nothing wrong with that.

To those who are saying they are going to turn down their interview offer based ont hings said in this thread, that's just silly. The interview is going to give you an opportunity to see whether you would like the PBL system or not. Why take anyone's word on how it was when you have the chance to use your own judgement? Most of the people in my interview group seemed to really enjoy their day at USC.

There is a writing sample that is done at the end of the interview day. Mine asked me about the last movie I saw and why I would or wouldn't recommend it. I told the truth, which was that I had just watched "Due Date" in my hotel room. I got accepted even with this absurd movie being the last I'd watched. It's basically a check to make sure that you CAN write. When you arrive at your interview, look in your packet; the writing sample is inside of it, and everyone gets a different question.

 

[ginaych]

This thread cracks me up, and totally legitimizes the way that USC does their interview! They do they group interview thing to make sure that you function effectively in a group learning enviroment, that you can effectively communicate your thoughts, and that you are respectful of your peers (important in school, but especially important once we become dentists!). This interview, to me, was the most effective that I attended because it was so much more than the school getting an idea of what type of person we are; it was a chance for me to understand what type of learning environment they offer and how well I would do in it. As a side, I felt this interview showed the best reflection of me, since it allowed me to demonstrate the type of learner I am, rather than have to explain it with some canned answer.

To all USC bashers, you should thank your stars that they conduct the interview the way they do, because clearly you would rather sit in a lecture hall than do PBL, and therefore should not attend the program. More power to you! Nothing wrong with that.

To those who are saying they are going to turn down their interview offer based ont hings said in this thread, that's just silly. The interview is going to give you an opportunity to see whether you would like the PBL system or not. Why take anyone's word on how it was when you have the chance to use your own judgement? Most of the people in my interview group seemed to really enjoy their day at USC.

There is a writing sample that is done at the end of the interview day. Mine asked me about the last movie I saw and why I would or wouldn't recommend it. I told the truth, which was that I had just watched "Due Date" in my hotel room. I got accepted even with this absurd movie being the last I'd watched. It's basically a check to make sure that you CAN write. When you arrive at your interview, look in your packet; the writing sample is inside of it, and everyone gets a different question.

I absolutely agree with you 👍

 

[patelali]

Hey you can private message me and can help you out as I am a canadian applicant aswell and have got accepted to this school.

 

[SoCalDDS]

Well, Ryan is a bit feminine (I think he's gay) and that's why he's into talking about the marching band's records and celebrities. I was talking to an admissions officer at another Cali school and he told me to call him "panda" lol for giggles. Ryan is a good nice guy though.

I’m an alum of the school and it’s been years since my last post. However, since my little brother will be entering the program AND I am a USC product, I am responding.

Plain and simple people – “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.”

The program is obviously not a fit for you – awesome!!! another seat for someone who wants to be there. I’m sure there’s a school out there that would welcome your arrogance and entitlement (maybe in a communist society where success is measured by numerical/cognitive outcomes – oh yeah, we become dentists because we don’t care about people).

Marching band??? Celebrities??? Are you serious? Petty.

Student / USC life is such a SMALL part of the interview day that I’m grateful they give us the whole picture. I don’t know about you all, but I’m glad that I had a life outside of dental school.

As a heterosexual practitioner who has many friends and colleagues that are gay, I am offended and embarrassed that future dentists have used an online, pre-dental forum to discuss sexuality. What the hell does this have to do with dental school, admissions or the interview process? You do know that some of your patients, professors, classmates, administrators and future colleagues will also be gay? I’d hate to scare you, but not only will they be gay, they’ll be brown, yellow, green, black, white AND sometimes they don’t speak the same language as you do.

Ryan is a professional AND educator. Do you know the dental community is very small and anyone can tell you that you've just shot yourself in the balls. You call out and bash an educator who is as influential as he is? You are brave my friend. brave. Well, maybe you have suppressed feelings about the same sex that you felt the need to address it.

BTW, I play the trumpet and read tmz.com so does that make me gay? *shaking my head*

One thing’s for sure, I sure am glad I am not in the admissions process because I would outright deny those who do not embrace diversity and have no humility.

 

[ugashaun]

So how does USC compare to bu?

 

[AwesomeTeeth]

One thing's for sure, I sure am glad I am not in the admissions process because I would outright deny those who do not embrace diversity and have no humility.

Except there's no concrete way you can screen people for diversity awareness and humility. No one walks into an interview with a "I dislike homosexuals" shirt. Everyone puts on their best fake smile and attitude to get accepted.

 

[timwatley]

This thread cracks me up, and totally legitimizes the way that USC does their interview! They do they group interview thing to make sure that you function effectively in a group learning enviroment, that you can effectively communicate your thoughts, and that you are respectful of your peers (important in school, but especially important once we become dentists!). This interview, to me, was the most effective that I attended because it was so much more than the school getting an idea of what type of person we are; it was a chance for me to understand what type of learning environment they offer and how well I would do in it. As a side, I felt this interview showed the best reflection of me, since it allowed me to demonstrate the type of learner I am, rather than have to explain it with some canned answer.

To all USC bashers, you should thank your stars that they conduct the interview the way they do, because clearly you would rather sit in a lecture hall than do PBL, and therefore should not attend the program. More power to you! Nothing wrong with that.

To those who are saying they are going to turn down their interview offer based ont hings said in this thread, that's just silly. The interview is going to give you an opportunity to see whether you would like the PBL system or not. Why take anyone's word on how it was when you have the chance to use your own judgement? Most of the people in my interview group seemed to really enjoy their day at USC.

There is a writing sample that is done at the end of the interview day. Mine asked me about the last movie I saw and why I would or wouldn't recommend it. I told the truth, which was that I had just watched "Due Date" in my hotel room. I got accepted even with this absurd movie being the last I'd watched. It's basically a check to make sure that you CAN write. When you arrive at your interview, look in your packet; the writing sample is inside of it, and everyone gets a different question.

You're wrong. I'd rather sit in a lecture because I'll actually be at a decent school...not a vastly over priced, over hyped program. I'll be smiling in lecture knowing I dodged the USC bullet.

 

[Timpson]

So, can anybody here tell me their positive interview experiences? Except for NYU, I thought that many of them had problems too. NYU wins hands dowm in the interview category. Freshly cooked steak sandwich and all you can eat at the cafeteria + breakfast? Sold.



Give SC a shot. Go to the interview and check the school out. Don't listen to the haters and one time visitors on SDN who are intimidated by the beautiful women and lack the social skills to manage through the program at USC.

 

[Timpson]

Thank you for chiming in. It is always good to hear from alumni of the school. This is what makes USC unique. Even though USC has had its problems, the alumni care deeply about this school and many are constantly working to build it up and improve its quality. There is a reason why the largest dental school donation ever was given to USC.

As for the admissions staff here, Ryan is one of the best. Some of the admissions staff here and other office personal I find a bit lazy. We certainly could use some better staff. The thing is, USC cares about its surrounding area. Someone thought USC is in wealthy area. Actually, south of USC is one of the poorest areas in Los Angeles. (I do like the historic area north of campus and feel like it is improving greatly.) USC tends to hire a lot of its staff from the community around it. Sometimes this leads to not the best candidates getting hired.

Nothing is more hetero than trumpets

I'm an alum of the school and it's been years since my last post. However, since my little brother will be entering the program AND I am a USC product, I am responding.

Plain and simple people – "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain."

The program is obviously not a fit for you – awesome!!! another seat for someone who wants to be there. I'm sure there's a school out there that would welcome your arrogance and entitlement (maybe in a communist society where success is measured by numerical/cognitive outcomes – oh yeah, we become dentists because we don't care about people).

Marching band??? Celebrities??? Are you serious? Petty.

Student / USC life is such a SMALL part of the interview day that I'm grateful they give us the whole picture. I don't know about you all, but I'm glad that I had a life outside of dental school.

As a heterosexual practitioner who has many friends and colleagues that are gay, I am offended and embarrassed that future dentists have used an online, pre-dental forum to discuss sexuality. What the hell does this have to do with dental school, admissions or the interview process? You do know that some of your patients, professors, classmates, administrators and future colleagues will also be gay? I'd hate to scare you, but not only will they be gay, they'll be brown, yellow, green, black, white AND sometimes they don't speak the same language as you do.

Ryan is a professional AND educator. Do you know the dental community is very small and anyone can tell you that you've just shot yourself in the balls. You call out and bash an educator who is as influential as he is? You are brave my friend. brave. Well, maybe you have suppressed feelings about the same sex that you felt the need to address it.

BTW, I play the trumpet and read tmz.com so does that make me gay? *shaking my head*

One thing's for sure, I sure am glad I am not in the admissions process because I would outright deny those who do not embrace diversity and have no humility.

 

[iralex801]

Hahah SDN really hates USC. I mean I understand why some people wouldn't like it. However, the level and intensity of the bashing makes it sound like USC screwed you guys over somehow and you absolutely hate them.

 

[prayer power]

I totally agree with SOCALDDS. I am not a guy that likes to argue, but I think this thread has gone way too much, especially when someone mentioned Ryan's gender preference.There are many applicants who are still trying to get into USC, including myself. Just like SOCALDDS said, if you want to complain, you can complain all day to yourself, and if you have found a better dental school, good for you! Why don't you give that spot for someone else who is desperately waiting for it.

 

[agentghost]

Interview at USC the other day and students I talked to were pretty spaced out and kept dodging the questions on patient availability. They kept saying that "you have to make an effort to get patients". I am sad because I was hoping to hear some changes being made at USC regarding getting patients.

I guess being in LA with UCLA make it hard to get patients.

 

[BobLoblawDDS]

Your GPA is through the roof and you applied relatively early. How many schools did you apply to? I'm just sort of surprised this is your first interview...

Good luck!

 

[ary]

I applied only to 4 schools (NYU, Columbia, Buffalo, and USC)...The problem was with my low DAT score..

 

[Tootyfruity]

it's one of those interviews where if you can forget you're at an interview you'll do great

applicants tend to go out of their way to look outgoing/excited and end up all awkward and say dumb things

if you actually focus on the pbl/activities, you'll have more insightful things to say and they'll like you better

 

[toothexplore]

i felt the interview was very unprofessional and the students did not seem that organized. facilities were not as nice as i expected for the price.
however, USC is beautiful and LA is fantastic.

 

[Kentuckylover]

i felt the interview was very unprofessional and the students did not seem that organized. facilities were not as nice as i expected for the price.
however, USC is beautiful and LA is fantastic.

but you are going to BU?

 

[toothexplore]

yessss i am!

 

[kristinastefan]

Hi everyone! This is my first post on SDN 🙂 I have my first interview at USC in January and wanted to see if anyone has interviewed there this cycle. The PDF I received mentions the PBL and I was wondering if that includes the individual questions that the original poster mentioned. Also, anything else that I should know prior to my interview? Any advice is appreciated!

 

[Jeniffersay]

Hi everyone! This is my first post on SDN 🙂 I have my first interview at USC in January and wanted to see if anyone has interviewed there this cycle. The PDF I received mentions the PBL and I was wondering if that includes the individual questions that the original poster mentioned. Also, anything else that I should know prior to my interview? Any advice is appreciated!

You mean Jan 2015?

 

[cpain]

You mean Jan 2015?

 

[HookahLungs]

You mean Jan 2015?

They must have been an applicant for the 2014 cycle - and they had a spring semester interview. What's so surprising about that?

 

[jakeyk]

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