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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
Birmingham, AL
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
14 years of data representedSubmissions
48
student reports
Format
75% In-Person
98% Open-File
Length / Count
21 min average
4.1 interviews average
Experience
8.6 / 10
Above Average
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 17% of interviews, indicating it is highly 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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Why would you want to go to UAB?
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What are your top three dental schools
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Begin by telling us about yourself.
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Specific things from my application, concerning things I said in my personal statement, and also about some of my hobbies/extracurricular activities I put.
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Interview Process
Recent interview format
Interview reports from the most recent cycles appear mostly in-person, with some virtual reports (18% virtual).
Most recent cycles
Some virtual, mostly in-person
Length, number, and type of interviews
Length:
21 Minutes Average
Number:
4.1 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
45% One-on-One
55% Group Interview
File Type:
98% Open-File
2% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
25% Virtual
75% In-Person
Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
UAB interviews are an average of 21 minutes, with an average of 4.1 interviews. 45% of interviews are one-on-one, 75% are in-person, and 2% 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.
8.6
Above Average
Based on 232 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
(54%)
Low Stress
17%
8
Moderately Low
54%
26
Average Stress
23%
11
Moderately High
4%
2
High Stress
2%
1
48 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
(53%)
Top Notch
53%
20
Above Average
37%
14
Average
8%
3
Below Average
3%
1
38 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(87%)
Positively
87%
41
Negatively
2%
1
No change
11%
5
47 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Good
(39%)
Great
34%
13
Good
39%
15
Average
26%
10
38 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Excellent Facilities
(66%)
Excellent Facilities
66%
23
Good Facilities
29%
10
Average Facilities
6%
2
35 responses
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
Location
7
/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.
37 responses
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Friendly
(83%)
Extremely Friendly
83%
24
Very Friendly
14%
4
Slightly Friendly
3%
1
29 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%
15
Very Responsive
41%
12
Moderately Responsive
7%
2
29 responses
Travel
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
9% Airplane
81% Automobile
6% Train or Subway
3% Other
Airports Used
✈️
birmingham
33% of responses
Birmingham Shuttleworth
1 response
33%
Birmingham Shuttleworth
Birmingham Shuttlesworth
1 response
33%
Birmingham Shuttlesworth
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the sheraton (average ranking 10/10), with some staying at Townplace Suites Marriott in Homewood (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Typical Cost
< $100
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.
25 responses
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
In state
(57%)
In state
57%
20
Out of state
43%
15
35 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Home
(33%)
Friends or family
24%
5
Home
33%
7
Hotel
33%
7
With students at the school
10%
2
21 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Student
(100%)
Student
100%
44
44 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(97%)
Enthusiastic
97%
34
Neutral
3%
1
35 responses
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