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1 studentWhat is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Texas A&M College of Dentistry
Dallas, TX
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
13 years of data representedSubmissions
81
student reports
Format
75% In-Person
100% Open-File
Length / Count
29 min average
3.1 interviews average
Experience
8.8 / 10
Above Average
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 18% 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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How do you plan to succeed in our program?
1 studentWhat was the most interesting question?
Interview Process
Recent interview format
Interview reports from the most recent cycles appear mostly in-person, with some virtual reports (25% virtual).
Most recent cycles
Some virtual, mostly in-person
Length, number, and type of interviews
Length:
29 Minutes Average
Number:
3.1 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
99% One-on-One
1% Group Interview
File Type:
100% Open-File
0% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
25% Virtual
75% In-Person
Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
TAMU-COD interviews are an average of 29 minutes, with an average of 3.1 interviews. 99% of interviews are one-on-one, 75% are in-person, and 0% 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.
8.8
Above Average
Based on 374 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
(44%)
Low Stress
14%
11
Moderately Low
44%
35
Average Stress
34%
27
Moderately High
8%
6
High Stress
1%
1
80 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
(68%)
Top Notch
68%
42
Above Average
24%
15
Average
6%
4
Bad
2%
1
62 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(91%)
Positively
91%
73
Negatively
3%
2
No change
6%
5
80 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Great
(45%)
Great
45%
28
Good
44%
27
Average
10%
6
Poor
2%
1
62 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Excellent Facilities
(59%)
Excellent Facilities
59%
35
Good Facilities
27%
16
Average Facilities
14%
8
59 responses
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
Location
7
/10
Moderate
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.
61 responses
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Friendly
(89%)
Extremely Friendly
89%
33
Very Friendly
5%
2
Moderately Friendly
5%
2
37 responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Responsive
(73%)
Extremely Responsive
73%
27
Very Responsive
19%
7
Moderately Responsive
8%
3
37 responses
Travel
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
19% Airplane
78% Automobile
3% Train or Subway
0% Other
Airports Used
✈️
Lovefield
2 responses
18%
Lovefield
5 lower-frequency responses across 5 other entries not shown.
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Candlewood Suites (average ranking 7.5/10), with some staying at Hampton Inn (average rating 7/10). (Top 3 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.
47 responses
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
In state
(95%)
In state
95%
54
Out of state
5%
3
57 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Hotel
(48%)
Friends or family
35%
16
Home
15%
7
Hotel
48%
22
Other
2%
1
46 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Student
(93%)
Faculty member
3%
2
Other
4%
3
Student
93%
70
75 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(88%)
Discouraging
2%
1
Enthusiastic
88%
49
Neutral
11%
6
56 responses
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