Why are you applying here: what do you say?

[dentistmom]

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I'm having a hard time with this question on secondaries. What do you say? My reasons don't sound good, and it's tough to get any specific information about schools so I can say something intelligent.

 

[periopocket]

All you do is go to each school website and look at what kind of dentists they are trying to produce, extracurriculars they participate in, and their goals. Than take those points and curtail them to your personal statement and your goals. Explain how your goals fit their mission statement, and how you could represent them in a positive manner if selected.

 

[sacapuntas]

Just tell the truth...not that hard.

 

[periopocket]

Sacapuntas = the new rick ross!!

 

[LuckyTangerines]

All you do is go to each school website and look at what kind of dentists they are trying to produce, extracurriculars they participate in, and their goals. Than take those points and curtail them to your personal statement and your goals. Explain how your goals fit their mission statement, and how you could represent them in a positive manner if selected.

Pretty much this. Just tell them what you like about the school and how the school is a good fit for you in terms of preparing you to become a future dentist.

This is a pretty common interview question too!

 

[colombianDDS]

Highlight something about the curriculum (ie is it service oriented or a lot of research). If the school is in a cool city (ie NY or phili and many more) say something about the location. Say something about class size if you like a larger class or smaller. This is will definitely be asked at every interview you go to.