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University of Iowa School of Dentistry & Dental Clinics
Iowa City, IA
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
9 years of data representedSubmissions
43
student reports
Format
100% In-Person
92% Closed-File
Length / Count
32 min average
1.7 interviews average
Experience
8.0 / 10
Above Average
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 24% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
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Interview Process
Recent interview format
Interview reports from the most recent cycles appear to be in-person.
Most recent cycles
All in-person
Length, number, and type of interviews
Length:
32 Minutes Average
Number:
1.7 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
82% One-on-One
18% Group Interview
File Type:
8% Open-File
92% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
0% Virtual
100% In-Person
Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
UI interviews are an average of 32 minutes, with an average of 1.7 interviews. 82% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 92% 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.
8.0
Above Average
Based on 186 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
(31%)
Low Stress
10%
4
Moderately Low
29%
12
Average Stress
31%
13
Moderately High
24%
10
High Stress
7%
3
42 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
(50%)
Top Notch
50%
15
Above Average
30%
9
Average
17%
5
Below Average
3%
1
30 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(75%)
Positively
75%
30
Negatively
15%
6
No change
10%
4
40 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Good
(58%)
Great
19%
6
Good
58%
18
Average
19%
6
Bad
3%
1
31 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Excellent Facilities
(73%)
Excellent Facilities
73%
19
Good Facilities
23%
6
Below Average Facilities
4%
1
26 responses
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
Location
8
/10
High
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.
30 responses
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Friendly
(76%)
Extremely Friendly
76%
16
Very Friendly
5%
1
Moderately Friendly
19%
4
21 responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Responsive
(62%)
Extremely Responsive
62%
13
Very Responsive
19%
4
Moderately Responsive
19%
4
21 responses
Travel
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
38% Airplane
54% Automobile
0% Train or Subway
8% Other
Airports Used
✈️
CED
1 response
11%
CED
cedar rapids
1 response
11%
cedar rapids
Cedar Rapid
1 response
11%
Cedar Rapid
2 lower-frequency responses across 2 other entries not shown.
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Heartland Inn (average ranking 10/10), with some staying at The Iowa House (average rating 7.5/10). (Top 3 displayed)
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Typical Cost
$250
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.
21 responses
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Out of state
(67%)
In state
33%
9
Out of state
67%
18
27 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Hotel
(59%)
At school facility
9%
2
Friends or family
14%
3
Home
9%
2
Hotel
59%
13
With students at the school
9%
2
22 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Student
(95%)
Admissions staff
5%
2
Student
95%
36
38 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(85%)
Enthusiastic
85%
23
Neutral
15%
4
27 responses
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