Talk about a time you had a disagreement with an authority figure
2 studentsWhat is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
Philadelphia, PA
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
11 years of data representedSubmissions
28
student reports
Format
100% Virtual
Primarily virtual based on student reports.
Length / Count
11 min average
1 interviews average
Experience
8.5 / 10
Above Average
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% 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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If you could describe Temple in 5 words or less which words would you use?
2 studentsWhat is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Imagine you're a dentist with a new patient. You've done a full comprehensive exam and X-rays, you've come up with a treatment plan for the patient and presented it, but the patient refuses it. What do you do?
1 studentWhat was the most interesting question?
describe temple dental in 5 words
1 studentWhat was the most interesting question?
What are the top three traits of a dentist and which one do you need to improve on?
1 studentWhat is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Referenced my shadowing hours and asked what I learned from it
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:
11 Minutes Average
Number:
1 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
96% One-on-One
4% Group Interview
File Type:
82% Open-File
18% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
TEMPLE-DENT interviews are an average of 11 minutes, with an average of 1 interviews. 96% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 18% 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.
8.5
Above Average
Based on 150 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
(39%)
Low Stress
29%
8
Moderately Low
39%
11
Average Stress
25%
7
Moderately High
7%
2
28 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
(46%)
Top Notch
46%
13
Above Average
39%
11
Average
11%
3
Below Average
4%
1
28 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(93%)
Positively
93%
26
No change
7%
2
28 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Great
(61%)
Great
61%
17
Good
21%
6
Average
14%
4
Poor
4%
1
28 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Good Facilities
(45%)
Excellent Facilities
32%
7
Good Facilities
45%
10
Average Facilities
23%
5
22 responses
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
Location
5
/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.
28 responses
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Friendly
(75%)
Extremely Friendly
75%
21
Very Friendly
14%
4
Moderately Friendly
7%
2
Slightly Friendly
4%
1
28 responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Responsive
(57%)
Extremely Responsive
57%
16
Very Responsive
25%
7
Moderately Responsive
18%
5
28 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
25% Automobile
13% Train or Subway
0% Other
Airports Used
✈️
Philadelphia International
1 response
13%
Philadelphia International
Phili
1 response
13%
Phili
PHI
1 response
13%
PHI
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Conwell Inn (average ranking 10/10), with some staying at Homewood Suites - Hilton (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.
13 responses
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Out of state
(81%)
In state
19%
3
Out of state
81%
13
16 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Hotel
(57%)
Friends or family
7%
1
Home
14%
2
Hotel
57%
8
Other
21%
3
14 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Admissions staff
(44%)
Admissions staff
44%
7
Faculty member
19%
3
Other
6%
1
Student
31%
5
16 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(100%)
Enthusiastic
100%
16
16 responses
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