On today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Rachael Kowbel, the Director of Dental Student Admissions at University of Iowa College of Dentistry! All three of us can confidently say that our interactions with her throughout the application process were key determinants in our ultimate decision to attend Iowa.

Rachael shares nuggets of wisdom on personal statements, ways to improve interviewing techniques, and advice to both traditional and non-traditional students. She answers commonly asked questions like "What's the most important thing to look for when choosing between dental schools?" and "How do I stand out?" Her insight is not only applicable to pre-dental students, but also dental students looking to specialize.

There's far too much good information to be summarized in words here, so let's dive right in!

Rachael references a presentation that she gave with ADEA, titled "The Psychology of The Interview, Part 1". The link can be found below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbvLm6cFj8M