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University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry
San Francisco, CA
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
8 years of data representedSubmissions
89
student reports
Format
100% Virtual
Primarily virtual based on student reports.
Length / Count
37 min average
1.9 interviews average
Experience
8.3 / 10
Above Average
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 10% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate 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.
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:
37 Minutes Average
Number:
1.9 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
98% One-on-One
2% Group Interview
File Type:
3% Open-File
97% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
UCSF interviews are an average of 37 minutes, with an average of 1.9 interviews. 98% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 97% 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.
8.3
Above Average
Based on 323 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:
Average Stress
(40%)
Low Stress
10%
9
Moderately Low
35%
31
Average Stress
40%
35
Moderately High
10%
9
High Stress
5%
4
88 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
(80%)
Top Notch
80%
36
Above Average
16%
7
Average
2%
1
Bad
2%
1
45 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(76%)
Positively
76%
66
Negatively
13%
11
No change
11%
10
87 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Great
(37%)
Great
37%
17
Good
33%
15
Average
30%
14
46 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Excellent Facilities
(44%)
Excellent Facilities
44%
19
Good Facilities
44%
19
Average Facilities
12%
5
43 responses
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
Location
9
/10
High
Cultural Life
10
/10
High
Location vs Cultural Life
Each dot = one report
Dashed guide lines mark the median reported location and cultural-life scores.
45 responses
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Friendly
(78%)
Extremely Friendly
78%
14
Very Friendly
17%
3
Slightly Friendly
6%
1
18 responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Responsive
(61%)
Extremely Responsive
61%
11
Very Responsive
28%
5
Moderately Responsive
11%
2
18 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.
55% Airplane
21% Automobile
19% Train or Subway
5% Other
Airports Used
✈️
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
2 responses
11%
OAK
3 lower-frequency responses across 3 other entries not shown.
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Carl Hotel (average ranking 6/10), with some staying at Renaissance Parc 55 in Downtown (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.
32 responses
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
In state
(71%)
In state
71%
30
Out of state
29%
12
42 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Hotel
(48%)
At school facility
3%
1
Friends or family
38%
11
Home
3%
1
Hotel
48%
14
With students at the school
7%
2
29 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Student
(69%)
Admissions staff
21%
18
Faculty member
7%
6
Other
2%
2
Student
69%
58
84 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(79%)
Enthusiastic
79%
33
Neutral
21%
9
42 responses
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