there will be lots of invites to comeDo you guys think there will me more invites for January? It doesn't look like they sent out a lot of invites a few days ago
USC frequently interviews in march and april, some years even in may...
there will be lots of invites to comeDo you guys think there will me more invites for January? It doesn't look like they sent out a lot of invites a few days ago
So the first wave of acceptances were on December 15. These were given out to people at the top of the interviewee ranking, and they are given 30 days to reserve their spot. There will be interviews till April or May I believe. So just hold tight because there definitely will be more interviews going out - especially after January 15.Do you guys think there will me more invites for January? It doesn't look like they sent out a lot of invites a few days ago
usc will be interviewing at least through marchI completed my Kira 9/27 but have not received PBL invite. Does anyone know if it is still possible to receive one?
I completed mine on 9/20 and haven’t heard back. Not really sure what will happen at this point. But stay hopeful🙏🏻I completed my Kira 9/27 but have not received PBL invite. Does anyone know if it is still possible to receive one?
Even though it is an expensive school, I wonder how likely it is to get off the waitlist, considering they are conducting interviews through May…
the waitlist moves a lotI am wondering the same thing
There's a short, general presentation at the start. There's around 20-30 people that are split into groups of 6-8 which are then escorted into different rooms in the building to conduct the PBL interview. You're given a fictional case and you work as a team to 1. Identify the facts, 2. Come up with ideas/hypotheses based on the facts, and 3. Coming up with learning needs (basically what you want to learn based on the facts and ideas of the case). It went pretty smoothly for me, I did notice there were some people that had practiced for it (this was not the case for me, I wanted to go in w/o any formal prep so that I can see if it was the right learning style and choice for me) and I'm not going to be a negative nancy and say it hurt their application, but if you are going to prep for it just make sure you don't sound too automated or it isn't obvious that you've been rehearsing it - sure prep conveys your interest in the program, but you also want to make sure you're witty and able to be personable with the interviewer and other candidates. I personally was very relaxed during this stage because I didn't really prep for it so there was no anxiety, I was just like I'll be myself - and the confidence and relaxation definitely radiated out because I decreased the tension within my group and that may be why the interviewer liked me. At the end of the day, the PBL interview is just for you to see if you like the learning style and for them to decide if you'd be a good team player. After the PBL interview, there's a presentation on financial aid, which is then followed by a general presentation of the program and school by the assistant dean (also USC is like one of the only schools that doesn't teach on amalgams). And then it's followed by a lunch with current DDS students so that you can gain more information and insight into the program from their perspective, and then the students give us a tour of the building. At the end, the admissions counsellor answers any last questions anyone may have. Overall, it was a very chill interview experience and I enjoyed it - but I think the composition of your group really determines your success or experience of the interview. If you want some tips, I'd say: 1. definitely contribute to the discussion (don't be too quiet or get in your head) 2. don't contribute too much (you don't want to seem as if you're taking over the convo) 3. smile and support your group members ideas (looks rlly good from a collaboration standpoint) 4. try to stand out, but also don't try too hard (there's a part where the interviewer asks what an interesting fact about yourself is; I personally also stood out by being the only candidate to wear a suit color other than navy blue or black, but my interviewer personally liked the choice - i wouldn't go as far to claim that it influenced his decision, but just thought I'd give as an example).Can someone share their interview experience this year please?
It might also be people who got in that day but just decided on USC and joined the groupThe groupme # keeps going up have more people got in past 12/15 or has it only been those from that day?
How full is it?!The groupme # keeps going up have more people got in past 12/15 or has it only been those from that day?
56How full is it?!
How many seats are there in total for this year? Is it still 144 seats?
I think some of them are bots though. So I would assume around 50 or high 40s in the chat.How full is it?!
There's a short, general presentation at the start. There's around 20-30 people that are split into groups of 6-8 which are then escorted into different rooms in the building to conduct the PBL interview. You're given a fictional case and you work as a team to 1. Identify the facts, 2. Come up with ideas/hypotheses based on the facts, and 3. Coming up with learning needs (basically what you want to learn based on the facts and ideas of the case). It went pretty smoothly for me, I did notice there were some people that had practiced for it (this was not the case for me, I wanted to go in w/o any formal prep so that I can see if it was the right learning style and choice for me) and I'm not going to be a negative nancy and say it hurt their application, but if you are going to prep for it just make sure you don't sound too automated or it isn't obvious that you've been rehearsing it - sure prep conveys your interest in the program, but you also want to make sure you're witty and able to be personable with the interviewer and other candidates. I personally was very relaxed during this stage because I didn't really prep for it so there was no anxiety, I was just like I'll be myself - and the confidence and relaxation definitely radiated out because I decreased the tension within my group and that may be why the interviewer liked me. At the end of the day, the PBL interview is just for you to see if you like the learning style and for them to decide if you'd be a good team player. After the PBL interview, there's a presentation on financial aid, which is then followed by a general presentation of the program and school by the assistant dean (also USC is like one of the only schools that doesn't teach on amalgams). And then it's followed by a lunch with current DDS students so that you can gain more information and insight into the program from their perspective, and then the students give us a tour of the building. At the end, the admissions counsellor answers any last questions anyone may have. Overall, it was a very chill interview experience and I enjoyed it - but I think the composition of your group really determines your success or experience of the interview. If you want some tips, I'd say: 1. definitely contribute to the discussion (don't be too quiet or get in your head) 2. don't contribute too much (you don't want to seem as if you're taking over the convo) 3. smile and support your group members ideas (looks rlly good from a collaboration standpoint) 4. try to stand out, but also don't try too hard (there's a part where the interviewer asks what an interesting fact about yourself is; I personally also stood out by being the only candidate to wear a suit color other than navy blue or black, but my interviewer personally liked the choice - i wouldn't go as far to claim that it influenced his decision, but just thought I'd give as an example).
business formal!Can I ask you what kind of attire most people where wearing?
Navy blue or black suitsCan I ask you what kind of attire most people where wearing?
What are the dates available?received interview today. kira submitted in late october
When did you submit your aadsas application?received interview today. kira submitted in late october
For both the Kira and the in-person interview, I received invites on Tuesdays. If I remember correctly, the in-person interviews are conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.For people who have already received interviews, is it true that they are usually sent out on a Wednesday?
anyone who did their kira september 26th still didn’t get PBL?
Meanyone who did their kira september 26th still didn’t get PBL?
Don’t lose hope. They are not yet done interviewing.seen a few people who submitted kira on Sept 26-28 got in person interview invites!! Would you mind sharing your stats if you got a pbl interview and submitted kira on sept 26-28? Is anyone from those days still waiting? I've lost my hope
Does anyone know if there is a written assessment during the in-person interview? From what I’ve ready, I know that’s something they’ve done in the past.
not full, and won't be full for a long time if historical trends hold truedoes anyone know if the class is full? Are they only doing PBL interviews for the waitlist?
When did you do your Kira if you don’t mind me asking?Received an invite right now, will be declining
When did you do your Kira if you don’t mind me asking?
Thank you!! I did my Kira last week and I’m HOPING to hear back! I guess I just have to be patient. Congrats to you and the school you choose!Late September
Did you send a letter of interest?Received an invite right now, will be declining
Did you send a letter of interest?
not everyone gets kira and not everyone that gets kira gets a PBL invite...Has anyone that did Kira in January heard back for a PBL invite? Also does everyone get a Kira or is it selective? I'm losing hope ):
Ok thank you! I just did my Kira a week ago I'm hoping that I will get a PBL but I know it's so late in the cycle. Oh well!not everyone gets kira and not everyone that gets kira gets a PBL invite...