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University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
11 years of data representedSubmissions
158
student reports
Format
100% Virtual
Primarily virtual based on student reports.
Length / Count
33 min average
1.6 interviews average
Experience
8.4 / 10
Above Average
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 13% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
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Most Repeated Interview Questions
Students marked these as questions they were also asked during interviews.
What would your parents say are you two best qualities?
1 studentWhat is one of the specific questions they asked you?
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:
33 Minutes Average
Number:
1.6 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
99% One-on-One
1% Group Interview
File Type:
92% Open-File
8% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
Penn interviews are an average of 33 minutes, with an average of 1.6 interviews. 99% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 8% are closed-file.
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 653 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
(47%)
Low Stress
17%
26
Moderately Low
47%
73
Average Stress
27%
42
Moderately High
6%
10
High Stress
3%
4
155 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
(63%)
Top Notch
63%
64
Above Average
28%
29
Average
4%
4
Below Average
2%
2
Bad
2%
2
51
1%
1
102 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(84%)
Positively
84%
129
Negatively
10%
16
No change
5%
8
153 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Great
(45%)
Great
45%
46
Good
38%
39
Average
16%
16
Poor
1%
1
102 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Excellent Facilities
(38%)
Excellent Facilities
38%
37
Good Facilities
37%
36
Average Facilities
15%
15
Below Average Facilities
8%
8
Poor Facilities
1%
1
97 responses
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
Location
8
/10
High
Cultural Life
9
/10
High
Location vs Cultural Life
Each dot = one report
Dashed guide lines mark the median reported location and cultural-life scores.
103 responses
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Friendly
(73%)
Extremely Friendly
73%
35
Very Friendly
15%
7
Moderately Friendly
6%
3
Slightly Friendly
2%
1
Not Friendly at All
2%
1
51
2%
1
48 responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Responsive
(52%)
Extremely Responsive
52%
25
Very Responsive
33%
16
Moderately Responsive
8%
4
Slightly Responsive
2%
1
Not Responsive at All
2%
1
51
2%
1
48 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.
63% Airplane
23% Automobile
9% Train or Subway
4% Other
Airports Used
✈️
Philadelphia
3 responses
8%
Philadelphia
Philadelphia International
2 responses
5%
Philadelphia International
6 lower-frequency responses across 6 other entries not shown.
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Sheraton (average ranking 8.4/10), with some staying at Sheraton University City (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Typical Cost
$350
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.
81 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%
4
Out of state
96%
91
95 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Hotel
(69%)
At school facility
1%
1
Friends or family
22%
18
Home
1%
1
Hotel
69%
56
Other
1%
1
With students at the school
5%
4
81 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Student
(95%)
Admissions staff
2%
3
Faculty member
2%
3
Other
1%
1
Student
95%
144
151 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(77%)
Discouraging
7%
7
Enthusiastic
77%
75
Neutral
16%
16
98 responses
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