Very scared for interview

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I'm going to my interview in two days and honestly I'm scared s***ing myself because I might stutter like an idiot when I answer the question and I can't memorize my interview lines, like I get mixed up and stuff. I even blanked out a few times during my mock interview and I don't know what to do. This isn't like a job interview where I can freeroll.
Can anyone relate? Advice?

 

[Likkriue]

Well first of all relax.Second its a lot easier than you think. Third don't memorize answers. Fourth dont overanalyze yourself.

 

[Faux]

https://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/my-list-of-interview-questions-for-upcoming-cycle.1133212/

 

[DC206R]

https://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/my-list-of-interview-questions-for-upcoming-cycle.1133212/

These are so clutch. Definitely go through all of them. Don't write a script but have a good grasp of the topics you want to bring up.

 

[toothdoctor123]

This isn't like a job interview where I can freeroll.

Sure it is, as long as you're confident. That's what I did. Buck up! They wouldn't invite you to interview if they weren't already interested in you.

Absolutely do NOT try to memorize interview lines. Interviewers can see right through that. What's rarer and more impressive is someone who comes across as genuine, even if you're a little awkward. Just prepare answers to "Why dentistry?" and "Why [insert school here]?"

 

[schmoob]

Sure it is, as long as you're confident. That's what I did. Buck up! They wouldn't invite you to interview if they weren't already interested in you.

Absolutely do NOT try to memorize interview lines. Interviewers can see right through that. What's rarer and more impressive is someone who comes across as genuine, even if you're a little awkward. Just prepare answers to "Why dentistry?" and "Why [insert school here]?"

I couldn't agree more.
Interviewers can are much better at interviews than we are. They can smell a canned, rehearsed answer a mile away.
OP, just know "Why dentistry?" "Why School X?" And of course, know your application. It may sound silly, but I would print out a copy of your app and be very familiar with it beforehand.
Don't stress, the schools is know it's a nerve-wracking experience so hopefully they will make it as stress free as possible.
Good luck!

 

[super frank]

I couldn't agree more.
Interviewers can are much better at interviews than we are. They can smell a canned, rehearsed answer a mile away.
OP, just know "Why dentistry?" "Why School X?" And of course, know your application. It may sound silly, but I would print out a copy of your app and be very familiar with it beforehand.
Don't stress, the schools is know it's a nerve-wracking experience so hopefully they will make it as stress free as possible.
Good luck!

I had tell me about yourself, why dentistry, and why our school close to memorized and was accepted to 3/4 so far. To OP, it's actually easier than a job interview (no bombardment of ethical questions for dental interviews!). Dental admissions just want to know who you are and if you have the personality for dentistry, which I'm sure you do!

 

[Carbohydrates]

True story: I sat down with the interviewer, he asked "so tell me a little bit about yourself". I suddenly swallow my spit and choke on it, cough my lung out for a legit 5 mins. The guy was like are you ok. And stupid me insiting "no no I'm Fine I'm fine" while still coughing redface. He said let's go get you some water and start over.

I still got accepted at that school.

So jusy relax and be yourself.
Good luck!

 

[Faefly]

You'll be fine!

 

[TLV-TUS]

I'm going to my interview in two days and honestly I'm scared s***ing myself because I might stutter like an idiot when I answer the question and I can't memorize my interview lines, like I get mixed up and stuff. I even blanked out a few times during my mock interview and I don't know what to do. This isn't like a job interview where I can freeroll.
Can anyone relate? Advice?

You could try and record yourself answering interview questions and learn from it.

 

[Universitygeek]

I don't know if this is true for other people, but typically when I do an interview or presentation I'm dying before going up, but after 1-2 minutes in it isn't too bad. I guess for me I just need to get over that initial hump.

 

[Toothout]

Relax, be yourself, and enjoy it. Interview day was one of the best days of my life

 

[DentalHopeful16679]

If you go in memorizing things you may set yourself up for failure if you forget a point. Literally be yourself as everyone tells you because its true! It's the best way to ensure you sound natural and put your best foot forward!

Best of luck!