sharmzz Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 What is this test like? has anyone ever taken this test? thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalhopeful Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Dal also has one of these. I was also wondering what it is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcdent Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 hey I took it last year. Its something like 200 questions, well they are more like statements that test your personality. So whether you're a happy or sad person. Its statements like " I like snow" " Im happy when it rains" "Im sad when it rains" And than you pick agree or disagree Check out http://www.eliteinterview.com for more info. They have info on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koft Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 lol... man when did they implemented this.... and I guess it will help pick a better clinician?????? oh well. ________ Rhode island medical marijuana dispensaries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom_tooth Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I wonder if anyone could get rejected if they do s_hitty on the personalitiy test and if UofT will start reporting the average score people receive on this personality test the following year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnol Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 does anyone else have any more info about this personality test? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tode Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Right now this test does not affect admissions; it's still in the research phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Tode, are you sure? From http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~admliaison/disciplines/dentist.htm SELECTION FACTORS, Valid Entry for 2008: * Applicants will need at least a B+ to A- average to be competitive. * Your academic average (AA) and Personal Ability Test (PAT) scores from the DAT test will be used in the admission process. * Results of the interview and personality test will be used. I also called Admissions this morning, and asked whether the Personality Test has any bearing on acceptance, or used in any way to evaluate candidacy. The lady I spoke to said YES, it is indeed part of the interview score and totally assessed. For those who have done this Test and are at UofT, can you please share some questions you were asked? Thanks. PS: maybe the personality test is used in the evaluation post-interview for some applicants while not for others??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicktheDentist Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 PS: maybe the personality test is used in the evaluation post-interview for some applicants while not for others??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 ^^^ Thanks Rick. You is the man Great tip about the personality tests online. I hope I'm no sourpuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tode Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Tode, are you sure? From http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~admliaison/disciplines/dentist.htm SELECTION FACTORS, Valid Entry for 2008: * Applicants will need at least a B+ to A- average to be competitive. * Your academic average (AA) and Personal Ability Test (PAT) scores from the DAT test will be used in the admission process. * Results of the interview and personality test will be used. I also called Admissions this morning, and asked whether the Personality Test has any bearing on acceptance, or used in any way to evaluate candidacy. The lady I spoke to said YES, it is indeed part of the interview score and totally assessed. For those who have done this Test and are at UofT, can you please share some questions you were asked? Thanks. PS: maybe the personality test is used in the evaluation post-interview for some applicants while not for others??? Sorry I guess my info was out of date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 No worries bro, you meant no harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noogie Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 How much is the personality test worth in the whole process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright_Smile Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 The personality test should not be taken lightly - it plays a significant role in the admission process. This was told to us by the Faculty Registrar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noogie Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 I understand and I took the test seriously, but I was wondering how significant percentage-wise? I know the whole interview process is worth about 30% in the entire admission assessment, but what weight does the personality test hold within the interview process? i.e. Is it 50/50, 50% your interview score, 50% the personality test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigzinc10 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 haha NO WAY it is 50/50....personality test is probably at most 5% of 30%....I think this whole personality test is iffy...some people are saying from UofT it will count for something others saying it is still in the research testing phase to see if its valid. For instance, last year they said it would be used and it was not, might be the same thing again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noogie Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Right, and it seems strange to me that there is no transparency when it comes to the personality test. I've heard the same things as you in regards to how it is used (eg. its in the research phase, score won't be used, or even 10% of the interview process). I am just curious and would like a definitive answer into how it is weighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momeo Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 To my knowledge it's 50/50. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicktheDentist Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 It is 50/50 as confirmed by the Registrar University of Toronto DDS, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 50/50 WOW I think if I had known that I would have put more thought into the answers. I just answered everything super honest so it didn't take very long. It could really help or hurt me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momeo Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Then you did what you were supposed to do. Now relax and enjoy spring! 50/50 WOW I think if I had known that I would have put more thought into the answers. I just answered everything super honest so it didn't take very long. It could really help or hurt me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 You are right, letting it all go! haha going to go do something non-dentistry related;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigzinc10 Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 wow, 50/50?? that is unreal. Well hopefully I score high on Personality test to accomodate my average interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaedrus Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 50-50? That's freakin nuts! Er.... 50-50 what? Anyone know the breakdown of the selection process pre & post interview? 50% personality & 50% CDA questions for selecting? Or 50% personality & 50% CDA questions for the interview portion (worth how much... 25%? 30%? 50%? with the rest being made up by GPA & DAT). When we wrote the personality test (12:30 Saturday) someone asked how important the personality test would be. The two upper year students said they didn't know. The woman administering the test said: "All I'll say is that the personality test is looked at" (and repeated that when asked again). She has one hell of a poker face, I seriously got the impression that it was negligible or in the research phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright_Smile Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 2cool, Who knows how they score the test, but they have a way of doing it. I *assure* you it is worth 50% of the 'interview day' score. I heard it right out of Margaret Edghill's (our registrar's) mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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