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University of Colorado School of Dentistry
Aurora, CO
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
12 years of data representedSubmissions
58
student reports
Format
67% In-Person
86% Open-File
Length / Count
37 min average
2.5 interviews average
Experience
8.2 / 10
Above Average
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
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Most Repeated Interview Questions
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How many schools did you apply to?
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Ethical: you caught a friend cheating.
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Is this accurate about your high school rank?
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What is an issue facing dentistry
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What is the most difficult thing you've overcome?
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Interview Process
Recent interview format
Interview reports from the most recent cycles appear mixed (33% virtual / 67% in-person).
Most recent cycles
Mixed virtual and in-person
Length, number, and type of interviews
Length:
37 Minutes Average
Number:
2.5 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
68% One-on-One
32% Group Interview
File Type:
86% Open-File
14% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
33% Virtual
67% In-Person
Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
CU-Dental interviews are an average of 37 minutes, with an average of 2.5 interviews. 68% of interviews are one-on-one, 67% are in-person, and 14% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.
Overall Impressions
Interview Experience Score
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
8.2
Above Average
Based on 276 responses
Reference:
9-10 Exceptional
8-8.9 Very Good
7-7.9 Good
6-6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
This score combines applicant impressions of professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Average Stress
(37%)
Low Stress
14%
8
Moderately Low
32%
18
Average Stress
37%
21
Moderately High
14%
8
High Stress
4%
2
57 responses
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Top Notch
(59%)
Top Notch
59%
27
Above Average
24%
11
Average
15%
7
Bad
2%
1
46 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(81%)
Positively
81%
47
Negatively
10%
6
No change
9%
5
58 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Great
(46%)
Great
46%
21
Good
35%
16
Average
11%
5
Poor
9%
4
46 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Excellent Facilities
(73%)
Excellent Facilities
73%
33
Good Facilities
18%
8
Average Facilities
9%
4
45 responses
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
Location
7
/10
Moderate
Cultural Life
7
/10
Moderate
Location vs Cultural Life
Each dot = one report
Dashed guide lines mark the median reported location and cultural-life scores.
46 responses
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Friendly
(84%)
Extremely Friendly
84%
21
Very Friendly
8%
2
Moderately Friendly
4%
1
Slightly Friendly
4%
1
25 responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Responsive
(56%)
Extremely Responsive
56%
14
Very Responsive
28%
7
Moderately Responsive
8%
2
Slightly Responsive
4%
1
Not Responsive at All
4%
1
25 responses
Travel
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
60% Airplane
36% Automobile
4% Train or Subway
0% Other
Airports Used
✈️
Denver
3 responses
13%
Denver
DIA
3 responses
13%
DIA
3 lower-frequency responses across 3 other entries not shown.
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Springhill Suites by Marriott (across the street from campus) Really nice!! (average ranking 9.5/10), with some staying at Hyatt (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Typical Cost
$250
Typical Time
4-6 hours
Cost vs Travel Time
Each dot = one report
Dashed guide lines mark the median reported travel cost and travel time.
36 responses
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Out of state
(67%)
In state
33%
15
Out of state
67%
31
46 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Hotel
(66%)
Friends or family
21%
6
Home
3%
1
Hotel
66%
19
Other
10%
3
29 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Student
(93%)
Admissions staff
5%
3
Faculty member
2%
1
Student
93%
53
57 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(84%)
Discouraging
2%
1
Enthusiastic
84%
38
Neutral
13%
6
45 responses
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