meddent2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Hi everyone, I know this might seem like a weird question but whatever.. (keep in mind that in Quebec, we can apply to med/dental school at 17/18 years old, if our grades allow us to do so, so I might not have the same life experience as most applicants). I am 17 years old and I just got an interview for dental school! I couldn't be more excited. However, I am a very sensitive person and whenever I talk about stuff that I'm passionate about, I just can't help myself from crying. Tonight, I was practicing for the interview with my mom and at one point, even though it wasn't a real interview, I started crying answering her question because I got really emotional talking about what I had done/ had as experiences. I am scared this will happen during the actual interview as well. What if I start crying there? Have you ever heard of anyone crying during a med/dent school interview? By crying, I don't mean sobbing like crazy, but just getting like teary eyes... Is that a deal breaker? Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrepid86 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, meddent2018 said: Hi everyone, I know this might seem like a weird question but whatever.. (keep in mind that in Quebec, we can apply to med/dental school at 17/18 years old, if our grades allow us to do so, so I might not have the same life experience as most applicants). I am 17 years old and I just got an interview for dental school! I couldn't be more excited. However, I am a very sensitive person and whenever I talk about stuff that I'm passionate about, I just can't help myself from crying. Tonight, I was practicing for the interview with my mom and at one point, even though it wasn't a real interview, I started crying answering her question because I got really emotional talking about what I had done/ had as experiences. I am scared this will happen during the actual interview as well. What if I start crying there? Have you ever heard of anyone crying during a med/dent school interview? By crying, I don't mean sobbing like crazy, but just getting like teary eyes... Is that a deal breaker? Thank you so much! Don't cry during your interview. Part of being a professional is maintaining your composure, especially in difficult or stressful situations. It is entirely possible to be engaging and passionate about something without becoming tearful at the same time. If this is a problem, then you should practice until it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded frog Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Depends entirely on the context, if the question was "describe a hardship in your life and how you overcame it" and you had a meaningful, heavy, answer, it would be entirely appropriate to show some emotion, within reason. If they ask you about your hobbies and you start tearing up when describing your stuffed animal collection that might go over less well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macd Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 I got emotional during one of my interview stations this year and teared up quite a bit. I thought I was completely screwed after the interview and out of all the interviews I've ever done, I thought this one was the worst. Well I ended up getting in at that school! So in my particular case, it wasn't detrimental BUT I agree with bearded frog that it probably has a lot to do with the timing of it. It was a very personal question where I cried, but you probably shouldn't start crying at every simple question haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goleafsgochris Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 I guess it would depend on you interviewer. To be honest it seems like a way to ensure your application is rejected (I would consider it very unprofessional), but some of the above posters say otherwise, so I guess no one knows for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macd Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, goleafsgochris said: I guess it would depend on you interviewer. To be honest it seems like a way to ensure your application is rejected (I would consider it very unprofessional), but some of the above posters say otherwise, so I guess no one knows for sure. I agree that it does have a lot to do with the interviewers. I disagree that it is a way to ensure your application is rejected (as I am proof this is not the case). At the end of the day, it is probably best not to cry if you can, but don't beat yourself up over it if it happens. Ultimately, it's something you can't control and it's not something worth stressing over in preparation for your interview. Just be authentic and the interviewers will appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey D. Luffy Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 It's too much of a wildcard - I could see some people marking that a red flag. I would keep practicing until you don't cry anymore. You can relay passion/emotion while maintaining composure, and I think that's the safest way to go for a professional school interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meddent2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 thank you so much to everyone who answered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med Eye Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 4/26/2018 at 11:13 PM, Intrepid86 said: Don't cry during your interview. Part of being a professional is maintaining your composure, especially in difficult or stressful situations. It is entirely possible to be engaging and passionate about something without becoming tearful at the same time. If this is a problem, then you should practice until it's not. Great advice, right to the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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