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    The document contains interview questions for dental school applicants. It is organized into several sections that cover applicants' dental interests and experiences, non-dental interests and experiences, personal attributes and life experiences, interpersonal skills, and miscellaneous questions. The questions seek to understand applicants' motivations for dentistry, knowledge of the field, academic and research backgrounds, employment history, volunteer work, organizational skills, strengths, weaknesses, and more.

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    The document contains interview questions for dental school applicants. It is organized into several sections that cover applicants' dental interests and experiences, non-dental interests and experiences, personal attributes and life experiences, interpersonal skills, and miscellaneous questions. The questions seek to understand applicants' motivations for dentistry, knowledge of the field, academic and research backgrounds, employment history, volunteer work, organizational skills, strengths, weaknesses, and more.

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    The document contains interview questions for dental school applicants. It is organized into several sections that cover applicants' dental interests and experiences, non-dental interests and experiences, personal attributes and life experiences, interpersonal skills, and miscellaneous questions. The questions seek to understand applicants' motivations for dentistry, knowledge of the field, academic and research backgrounds, employment history, volunteer work, organizational skills, strengths, weaknesses, and more.

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    INTERVIEW

    QUESTIONS

    DENTAL
    INTERESTS & EXPERIENCES
    Why Dentistry
    # Why have you chosen to pursue this profession?
    # What interests you about this profession?
    # What are you looking for in this profession?
    # What do you have to offer the profession?
    # Who or what has influenced you in this decision?
    # When did you make this decision?

    Knowledge of Profession
    # Are you aware of the multifaceted nature of Dentistry?
    # Are you aware of options in the profession?
    # Are you aware of issues facing Dentistry today?

    Observation Hours & Experiences


    # How many hours?
    # What types of practices? Any specialties?
    # Have you worked as a dental hygienist, dental assistant or lab tech?
    # Favorite thing you observed or highlights of your observation experience?

    Hand Skills
    # Do you enjoy working with your hands?
    # What hobbies do you have that require hand skills?
    # Any art / graphics / design background or courses?

    Dental Interests & Groups


    # Do you have specific interests related to Dentistry?
    # Involved in pre-dental groups?
    # Any leadership roles in pre-dental groups?

    NON-DENTAL
    INTERESTS & EXPERIENCES
    Academic and Research Experience
    # How would you describe your overall academic performance?
    # Are you happy with your academic performance?
    # Are you happy with your DAT performance?
    # What has been the highlight of your academic years?
    # Do you enjoy the sciences?
    # Do you have any research background or experience?
    If yes, what interests you in research? Describe your experiences.
    # What type of learner are you?
    # Describe how and where you study best.
    Employment Experiences
    # Describe your work ethic.
    # Did you work while attending school?
    # What was your first / last job?
    # What was your best job? Why?
    # What would your last employer say about you?
    # Which job was most difficult for you? Why?

    Volunteer Experiences
    # Describe your volunteer experiences.
    # Are you committed to any long term volunteer projects?
    # Which was your most rewarding volunteer experience and why?

    Probability to Serve
    # Are you aware of areas in Ohio that are identified as underserved and have
    been identified as having a dental health professional shortage?
    # Do you have any experiences volunteering in such underserved areas?
    # Did you grow up in an area that has a dental health professional shortage?
    # After obtaining your DDS, where do you plan on practicing?

    Organizations / Group Activities / Leadership


    # What non-dental organizations or groups have you been involved with?
    # Have you held any leadership positions?

    General Interests / Hobbies / Music / Sports


    # How do you spend your time outside of school?
    # Hobbies/music/sports?
    # What kind of books do you like to read?
    # Tell me about a recent book you have read.
    # What is your favorite book / movie / website?

    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
    & LIFE EXPERIENCES
    Motivation / Passion / Integrity
    # What motivates you to learn?
    # What motivates you to excel?
    # What are you passionate about?
    # How important is integrity in your daily life?

    Creativity / Attention to Details / Excellence


    # Are you a creative person? Give examples.
    # How would you describe your creativity?
    # Are you a “big picture” or “details” person?
    # In academics, how do you recognize excellence?
    # How can you help our College promote excellence?

    Organizational Skills / Time Management Skills


    # On a scale of 1 to 10, how organized are you?
    # Why did you choose to take as many/few credit hours per term as you
    did?
    # How did you manage your time among school, work, and/or other
    activities?
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    # What are your strengths?
    # What are your weaknesses?

    Responsibility / Self-Reliance / Obstacles


    # What is your experience with independence?
    # What is the biggest responsibility that you have ever had?
    # Have you had any significant obstacles in your life? If so, what did you do
    to overcome them?

    INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
    Professional Appearance and Behavior
    # What role (if any) does appearance play in a profession?
    # How do you handle conflict?
    # How do you handle stress?

    Attitude & Enthusiasm Towards Others


    # Tell us about your attitude towards others.
    # Tell us about your people skills.

    Teamwork Experience / Cooperative Spirit


    # Do you prefer to work alone or on a team?
    # What is your experience with teamwork?
    # Describe the people you work with best.
    # Describe the people you find most difficult to work with.
    # Are you a worker bee, team leader, or both?
    # How would your best friend describe you?

    MISCELLANEOUS
    # How are you unique?
    # Since everyone is unique, what can you add to our dental class in terms
    of diversity?

    # What would you do if you won the lottery today?


    # If you had three wishes what would they be and why?
    # If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go first?

    # If you were to write a book about your life, what would you title it?
    # What role does humor play in your life? Can you laugh at yourself?
    # What is your most embarrassing moment?

    # Describe a day without stress.


    # If you are stressed, what signs occur and what do you do about it?

    # Why should we choose you for the Dental Class of 2011?


    # After this interview what should we remember most about you?

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