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Howard University College of Dentistry
Washington, DC
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
12 years of data representedSubmissions
77
student reports
Format
100% Virtual
Primarily virtual based on student reports.
Length / Count
29 min average
1.8 interviews average
Experience
7.9 / 10
Good
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 28% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
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Most Repeated Interview Questions
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Interview Process
Recent interview format
Interview reports from the most recent cycles appear to be virtual.
Most recent cycles
All virtual
Length, number, and type of interviews
Length:
29 Minutes Average
Number:
1.8 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
85% One-on-One
15% Group Interview
File Type:
95% Open-File
5% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
HOWARD-DENT interviews are an average of 29 minutes, with an average of 1.8 interviews. 85% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 5% are closed-file.
Overall Impressions
Interview Experience Score
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
7.9
Good
Based on 308 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?
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Moderately Low
(41%)
Low Stress
24%
18
Moderately Low
41%
30
Average Stress
30%
22
Moderately High
5%
4
74 responses
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Above Average
(41%)
Top Notch
30%
14
Above Average
41%
19
Average
26%
12
Below Average
2%
1
46 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(96%)
Positively
96%
70
Negatively
4%
3
73 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Great
(51%)
Great
51%
24
Good
28%
13
Average
19%
9
Poor
2%
1
47 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Good Facilities
(49%)
Excellent Facilities
9%
4
Good Facilities
49%
21
Average Facilities
40%
17
Below Average Facilities
2%
1
43 responses
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
Location
7
/10
Moderate
Cultural Life
10
/10
High
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
(67%)
Extremely Friendly
67%
20
Very Friendly
13%
4
Moderately Friendly
17%
5
Not Friendly at All
3%
1
30 responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Responsive
(45%)
Extremely Responsive
45%
13
Very Responsive
21%
6
Moderately Responsive
31%
9
Not Responsive at All
3%
1
29 responses
Travel
Recent reports indicate this school is interviewing virtually. Travel and hotel details below may reflect older in-person interview experiences.
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
51% Airplane
30% Automobile
12% Train or Subway
7% Other
Airports Used
✈️
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
6 responses
32%
BWI
4 lower-frequency responses across 4 other entries not shown.
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Marriot (average ranking 10/10), with some staying at Hyatt in Crystal City (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Typical Cost
$250
Typical Time
2-3 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
(96%)
In state
4%
2
Out of state
96%
43
45 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Friends or family
(43%)
Friends or family
43%
15
Home
17%
6
Hotel
40%
14
35 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Student
(86%)
Admissions staff
4%
3
Faculty member
9%
6
Other
1%
1
Student
86%
60
70 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(81%)
Enthusiastic
81%
35
Neutral
19%
8
43 responses
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