How do you plan to handle the stress of dental school?
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University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry
Jackson, MS
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
6 years of data representedSubmissions
11
student reports
Format
100% In-Person
64% Open-File
Length / Count
46 min average
5.4 interviews average
Experience
8.4 / 10
Above Average
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate 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 in-person.
Most recent cycles
All in-person
Length, number, and type of interviews
Length:
46 Minutes Average
Number:
5.4 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
File Type:
64% Open-File
36% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
0% Virtual
100% In-Person
Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
OLEMISS-DENT interviews are an average of 46 minutes, with an average of 5.4 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 36% 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.
8.4
Above Average
Based on 52 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:
Moderately Low
(55%)
Low Stress
9%
1
Moderately Low
55%
6
Average Stress
27%
3
High Stress
9%
1
11 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
(43%)
Top Notch
43%
3
Above Average
43%
3
Average
14%
1
7 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(91%)
Positively
91%
10
Negatively
9%
1
11 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Great
(50%)
Great
50%
4
Good
50%
4
8 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Good Facilities
(88%)
Excellent Facilities
13%
1
Good Facilities
88%
7
8 responses
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
Location
8
/10
High
Cultural Life
8
/10
High
Location vs Cultural Life
Each dot = one report
Dashed guide lines mark the median reported location and cultural-life scores.
7 responses
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Friendly
(86%)
Extremely Friendly
86%
6
Very Friendly
14%
1
7 responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Responsive
(86%)
Extremely Responsive
86%
6
Very Responsive
14%
1
7 responses
Travel
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
0% Airplane
100% Automobile
0% Train or Subway
0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Best Western (average ranking 10/10), with some staying at Cabbot Lodge (average rating 6/10). (Top 2 displayed)
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Typical Cost
< $100
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.
6 responses
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
In state
(100%)
In state
100%
8
8 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Home or at home.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Home
(50%)
Friends or family
17%
1
Home
50%
3
Hotel
33%
2
6 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Student
(91%)
Admissions staff
9%
1
Student
91%
10
11 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(100%)
Enthusiastic
100%
8
8 responses
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