INTERVIEW MASTERY
BECOME A STRONG INTERVIEW CANDIDATE FOR ADVANCED STANDING PROGRAMS IN ONLY A FEW DAYS
Get An Edge Over Other Qualified Candidates and Learn What it Takes to Ace Any Interview with the IDC Interview Mastery Course.
Now updated with a bonus module to help you ace a VIRTUAL INTERVIEW
Guaranteed to Give You a Step by Step Guide that You Need to Impress any Interview Committee, All While Saving Time and Disappointment
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Why you should join the Interview Mastery Course (in under 55 words)
Interview Mastery is a unique guidance system specifically designed for serious international dentist candidates who aim to obtain a seat in a prestigious U.S. Advanced Standing program and getting a competitive edge over qualified candidates with similar backgrounds and experiences. There’s no better way to prepare yourself for one of the most important interviews of your life than by.
Expert Advice
Kevin Marshall
I’m Kevin.
I’ve helped international dentist candidates learn the skills and tactics they need to master their dental school interview even when they’ve never once had an actual interview in their lives.
I spent over 6 years working in a university setting pouring through hundreds of applications and interviewing hundreds of candidates each and every year.
That’s literally thousands of candidates that I screened and interviewed during my time there.
Beyond that, I’ve spent the past 2 years helping clients 1 on 1 gain a clearer understanding of interviewing and assisted them in strategizing for their upcoming interviews.
I’m pleased to say that the large majority of the clients I’ve coached for an upcoming interview are now in an advanced standing program.
How do I know what programs are expecting to see during their interviews with you? I’ve spent a great deal of time and energy researching this.
-I’ve talked to program directors – on the phone and through email about how best to succeed.
-I’ve talked to dozens of clients after getting accepted to see what types of questions they were asked during their interview and which responses worked best and impressed the committees the most.
-I’ve read countless books by all the experts on the topic of interviewing – especially interviews for advanced medical degrees
Then, I put it all together in one online course – Interview Mastery.
THEN, I had the course reviewed by several current international dentist candidates at various stages in the process.
I used all of their feedback to improve the course and increase its value.
See, even if you’re an international dentist who
- does not have years of experience in your home country
- doesn’t have a high GPA, a high score on your TOEFL, nor have you passed the NBDE Part I & II in your first try
- has not graduated from a U.S. masters program or participated in a preceptor program
- doesn’t have lots of U.S. work nor shadowing experience under your belt
- did not go on to specialize in your home country after dental school
. . .but instead has . . .
- little to no experience as an associate practitioner
- a low GPA, medium to a low score on their TOEFL, and had to retake your NBDE Part I or II
- limited to no U.S. work experience and only done a little bit of observing
- practiced for less than 3 years
. . . consider that applicants continue to receive acceptance to U.S. Dental Schools in all of the above categories!
But how? How do you push past all the obstacles and create yourself as a candidate that schools want in their programs?
In one word: Perception
You have to learn how to shift the perception you’re giving out as a candidate during your interview. Altering the perception that you give off to interviews can make a massive difference in the outcome of your interview and thus the question of your acceptance at any particular school.
Unfortunately, because most candidates have a limited understanding of the overall fundamental structures of interviewing and how these application processes work, most candidates incorrectly believe that decisions are made primarily based upon good numbers (scores and GPA) and years of experience alone.
It’s a proven fact that once an expert clearly explains how to actually do something in an easy, straightforward way that’s simple to follow your success in that something is guaranteed to improve.
The secret recipe of the Interview Mastery Course is that you’re able to study each module with deep focus, learn small chunks of information each day so that you know exactly what to say and do on the day of your interview.
As you can see, having such invaluable information at your fingertips allows you to not only save time but remain confident, happy, and focused.
As you can imagine, having such invaluable information at your fingertips allows you to make huge strides in your interview skills, and remain confident, empowered, and focused.
Dental School Specific Interview Coaching
Dr. Alyssa
Dear Friend,
So you’ve got an upcoming interview for a coveted advanced standing seat at a U.S. dental program?
– congratulations by the way.
What international dentist candidate wouldn’t want to be in your shoes right now?
Your upcoming interview is confirmation that they’re at least interested in what you have to say.
Yet it’s no secret that the competition is fierce and things are only getting tougher for candidates to stand out from the crowd.
Have you noticed how secretive friends and acquaintances are with each other about how they’re doing with their process of becoming a U.S. dentist? Few will tell you when they actually get an interview invitation while others will hide the fact that they’re even pursuing the dream itself.
. . . especially if your scores are low and your experience limited.
It’s hard to know what your chances of acceptance are because there’s so much that goes into their final decision about who they should give their limited seats to. Beyond test scores and years of experience, there’s your bench test performance. But what about the actual interview itself? You know – the time where you sit across from a few people who have the power to either make your dream come true or send you back to the beginning?
Do you know how your interview skills are at this moment?
More importantly, are you one of the few candidates out there who really comprehend how important acing your interview is or do you just plan to “wing it” once you arrive?
Even if you DO have the high scores and extensive experience (congratulations by the way), it’s still hard to know whether you have what it takes to impress at your interview in comparison to your competition.
There are so many candidates that make it out to interviews each year . . .
… and so many horror stories. (I’ll assume you’ve visited the forums lately)
Making a mistake during your interview could have dire consequences for your future. Remember, once a school passes you by during your first cycle of interviews, it’s hard to convince them that they should give you a second chance the next year.
Many who’ve gone before you have been in the situation of getting passed up – maybe you yourself have. It’s not fun.
That’s where I come in.
I’m here to help.
~Dr. Alyssa Marshall
The Interview Mastery Course is the comprehensive, effective, success system that you’ve been looking for . . .
With the Interview Mastery Course, you’ll gain a competitive edge over your competition, quicker and easier than just by preparing for your interview alone.
It’s designed to ensure you avoid the common pitfalls that many candidates make and provides you with strategies and tips to ensure you come across as a likable and well rounded candidate.
You Can’t Afford to Make Costly Mistakes
Most of us understand that each interview invitation is a truly golden opportunity, never to be wasted.
Imagine having access to a viewpoint most candidates don’t ever see – imagine getting a deep understanding for what’s going on inside the heads of your interviewers. Imagine knowing what they are gong to ask you before they finish their sentences.
Too many candidates have to learn the hard way – through nerve racking disappointment and the painful feeling of a rejection letter. There’s no worse feeling than showing up to one of the most important interviews of your life, only to realize later that you said things in the interview you wish you hadn’t. That feeling of regret is a taste that lasts years.
Financially speaking…
Each interview blunder will likely cost you thousands of dollars after you add up the application fees, airfare, hotel costs, rental cars or taxis, and even the cost of buying new clothes.
If the information you gain from this course saves you even ONE rejection letter, you will have come out financially ahead . . .
. . . and that’s not even taking into account the time you’ve spent perfecting your application, practicing for the bench exam, and the most costly thing of all – all the time you’ll have spent not being able to practice the profession you’ve studied and worked so hard to practice.
Hear this loud and clear.
You’re not like most other candidates who will naively spend all their time preparing for everything except for their interview because they simply don’t get how impactful that 30 minutes will have on the rest of their future.
Through your participation in the Interview Mastery Course, you’ll gain an understanding of interviews that’s been developed thanks to the mistakes of myself and others. I’ve learned the hard way through multiple failures on how to successfully interview so that you don’t have to fail, which means that when you walk into your first interview, you’ll be ready for it.
Imagine yourself putting in all the effort and hard work and then finally being rewarded with your very first acceptance letter.
Imagine your heart beating faster and faster to the point that you’re overwhelmed with tears of joy.
See yourself clinging on to your acceptance letter as everybody gathers around you with cheers and warm smiles.
You see it don’t you?
Hold onto this image – because this reality is truly yours now that you’ve made the decision to take advantage of the Interview Mastery Course and all the benefits it has to offer you.
Why you should join the Interview Mastery Course
Get a clear picture of where your skills are at right now. We’ve added a self-assessment to the beginning of the course so that you can get an idea of where you stand with interviewing. Knowing where you are now is essential for making progress towards interview mastery.
Learn how to respond to any type of question. How should you best respond to “So, tell us about yourself”, “Why should we select you for our program?”, and “What questions do you have for us?”
Insider information about each school’s interview. We’ve created a database of what you can expect from each school’s interview-based upon conversations with past clients, discussions with programs, and research we’ve conducted. Save time and energy from countless hours of internet research and get a leg up on your competition by having access to everything in one place.
Practice makes perfect. The key to mastery of any subject is practice. This is why we push you to practice as much as possible and provide you the tools to practice effectively and improve rapidly. Our course comes with a full self-mock interview that helps you practice your responses to some of the most difficult yet common interview questions. By going through the self-mock-interview, you will begin to improve the delivery of your responses again and again until you’re a pro.
Don’t allow low GPA or test scores to get you down. With the Interview Mastery Course, you will clearly see that low marks and scores simply mean you need a unique strategy in order to make you and your application shine bright. You’ll learn vital techniques involving how to discuss your “supposed” weaknesses as a candidate into strengths.
A community of support, learning, and sharing. When you join the Interview Mastery Course, you’ll instantly be apart of a new community of international candidates like yourself who are there to share and learn. Utilize the members-only forum to post questions and get advice for all your interview-related questions to IDC’s Interview Coaches as well as other members.
Learn at your own pace. Whether you have a week or 8 weeks before your upcoming interview, the Interview Mastery Course is a wealth of actionable and vital information about how you can achieve success. Because of the way the course is designed, you can choose the topics that you feel you need the most help with (if your time is limited), or meticulously go through each course module in order to soak up as much information as possible. Either way, the Interview Mastery Course is your ally for your upcoming interviews.
Get prepared to ace a virtual Zoom interview. Some interviews are held virtually, and understanding how to do well in a virtual interview will serve you well to increase your chances of passing it. We’ve added a bonus module to help you ace a virtual Zoom interview.
Interviewing at Univ. of Michigan? We’ve got a bonus module covering MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) style interviews, just for you.
And Best of All – Get personalized feedback with a complimentary mock interview.
Praise for Interview Mastery
“I would not like to miss this opportunity to thank Kevin. He made me realize what I was lacking in my answers for the interview process. I felt the huge change in my hand and interview skills at the interviews that I attended after the bench exam preparatory courses with Dr Marshall and Kevin. As a result, I ended up with multiple acceptances and a happy self.”
“I purchased almost all their services: editing, mock interview, bench exam intensive course, and in person 5 days course and tried to make all work show and online meetings. Meetings and mock interviews were very informative, inspiring and encouraging.”
“Dr. Alyssa & Kevin are versatile teachers; to be specific, they are good at observing your style of learning and teaching, accordingly. Their course is a single stop for everything you need for interviews and bench tests.”
“My online experience with Dr Marshall and Kevin was amazing they guided me completely for my interview process as well. In short I would recommend this to everyone who wants to succeed in securing their spot on the school of their choice. Thank you Alyssa and Kevin Marshall for helping me achieve my dream.”
“. . . the mock interview was a great help , it helped me in organizing my thoughts and answers and it gave me great confidence during the interview .”
” . . . my interviews were great thanks to the tips I learned! I really learned so much from you! I have already told a few friends about you, who will contact you when their time is ready.”
“. . . she prepared me for the interview through the mock interview session and she showed me how I can improve my performance during the interview and that makes a big difference.”
” . . . my interviews were great thanks to the tips I learned! I really learned so much from you! I have already told a few friends about you, who will contact you when their time is ready.”
First and foremost, my editor, Claire, provided invaluable support in articulating my thoughts and vision into a compelling written format. She meticulously crafted every component, from the Statement of Purpose to the supplemental questions, ensuring that each element was tailored to my unique background and aspirations. Claire's dedication to understanding my journey allowed her to personalize each question, resulting in a comprehensive and authentic application.
Secondly, Kevin played a pivotal role in boosting my confidence for interviews. Through mock interviews, he equipped me with the necessary skills and strategies to excel in these crucial interactions. His guidance was instrumental in preparing me to effectively communicate my qualifications and demonstrate my suitability for the dental programs I was applying to.
Last but not least, Alyssa served as an exceptional mentor throughout my journey. Her online bench preparation sessions were particularly impactful, exceeding my expectations for an online format. Alyssa's expertise and personalized guidance were invaluable in enhancing my bench preparation skills and refining my written responses for college examinations.
As a result of the comprehensive support provided by International Dentist Central, I am delighted to share that I have been accepted into both universities I interviewed with. I will be joining the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dentistry, and I wholeheartedly attribute this success to the exceptional services of International Dentist Central.
I highly recommend their services to anyone aspiring to pursue a career as a dentist in the United States. Their expertise, personalized approach, and unwavering commitment to success make them an invaluable resource for achieving your dental education goals.read more
I needed few months to feel confident and I went to an interview where hadn't bench tested before the new program director decided to do a bench test and told us the day before.
And I was so confident that I ace the bench test and accepted into the program, and that I should share this with Dr. Alyssa also. Thank you so much for everything, for your guidance, patience.
I remember my first prep that I submitted. OMG. It was a tragedy. LOL. Her tips were amazing.
Thank you so much.read more
I’m ready to start my next step in USC ASPID this year and a big part of this success is because of them. I will always be grateful for all your help through this process.read more
The first thing I would say about Kevin and Dr. Alyssa is that they are both great as a person. They are humble, respectful and have a powerful positive aura. Even if I have entered a dental school now, I will stay connected with them and am sure they will too.
At the start, Kevin and Dr. Alyssa helped me recognize the strengths and gaps in my profile. That helped me to use my time efficiently to work on areas of improvement. Kevin had progress tracking sessions with me regularly. He reviewed and suggested very impactful improvements for my application essays and answers. All these efforts eventually led me to interview calls. Once I got interview calls, Kevin trained me on a range of questions and that helped me build my own answers. He always dedicated ample time and answered follow-up questions on email or more sessions. He kept notes of all interview sessions, helped me identify if I've improved the answers or digressed from the previous points.
I got accepted in my second cycle. Before applying for second cycle, I had sessions with Dr.Alyssa and Kevin and received excellent feedback that helped me shape my profile much better for the second cycle.
Dr. Alyssa's feedback on my bench preparations really helped me identify what I needed to make ideal preps. She not only evaluated the prep against the rubrics but identified what led me to do a certain mistake and how I could've avoided it. For the schools that have outlier questions like RPD, she organized special sessions for them. She always motivated me which eventually led me to good preps. I remember I would strive hard to hear the words "It's a good prep" from her.
They are an excellent team and I am lucky to have them by my side. I cannot imagine how this journey would've been possible without them. I will remain eternally grateful to them.read more
Thank you Dr. Alyssa & Kevin Marshall 🙂read more
I'd like to emphasize what an amazing program the IDC is. I am a full-time student pursuing an MPH... degree. Getting accepted into a dental school seemed to me like it would only remain a dream. But Dr. Alyssa, Mr. Kevin, and the entire team were extremely helpful in making my dream come true. I initially took only the Bench Test Mastery Prep course. Dr. Alyssa has been an amazing mentor! Her videos are based on teaching the basics first before practicing, which I feel is the best part of the program and a crucial part of learning. Her critiquing and feedbacks have been very accurate and extremely helpful. She made sure that I made progress each time I submitted my prep and always motivated me to do better. I would make sure to attend all the webinars and follow the discussion group. You will definitely not find a better place to learn at your own pace than at IDC. Eventually, I decided to take training for my interview with Mr. Kevin and the team. Interview Mastery proved to be extremely helpful in understanding how to interview with genuineness and confidence, something that I learned by watching Mr. Kevin's videos and through intensive mock interview training. Regular feedbacks, mocks and question-answer sessions only made me more prepared for the actual day. Looking back, I would, without any hesitation, say that choosing IDC for preparation has been the best decision I made along this journey.read more
I signed up for interview mastery with Kevin. The mock session with Kevin was great. His feedback and suggestions helped me to perform well during my interview. I got into University at Buffalo and I sincerely thank IDC team for their support in my bench test preparation journey. I highly recommend this course to everyone.read more
I haven’t done an interview session with Kevin but I did 2 sessions with Diane and she is pretty cool and gave me some great suggestions to do well during interviews. The interview mastery course was very informative as well.
Overall I highly recommend this course. It is a great value for money; not everyone can travel to California or New york for a bench test course! It is also very informative, and the critiques are very helpful in understanding your mistakes and correcting them. I got into UOP and would like to thank the IDC team for all their help!read more
I truly appreciate and value everything I have learned from you. It will forever remain a major contributor to my success and achievement.
Definitely, I will recommend your services to my friends.
Thank youread more
Peace out and high five to Dr. Alyssa.and Kevinread more
Questions and Answers
To your success,
Kevin Marshall
Creator, IDC Interview Mastery Course
