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University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
Chicago, IL
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
8 years of data representedSubmissions
52
student reports
Format
Not enough data
75% Closed-File
Length / Count
34 min average
2 interviews average
Experience
7.5 / 10
Good
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 33% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
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Describe your experience with diversity
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List of Questions: Tell me about yourself Have your performed any research? -What was your position in your research Why UIC Why do you want to be a dentist
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Interview Process
Recent interview format
The interview format trend across the most recent cycles is not clear yet.
Most recent cycles
Not enough recent format data
Length, number, and type of interviews
Length:
34 Minutes Average
Number:
2 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
94% One-on-One
6% Group Interview
File Type:
25% Open-File
75% Closed-File
UIC interviews are an average of 34 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 94% of interviews are one-on-one, and 75% are closed-file.
Overall Impressions
Interview Experience Score
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
7.5
Good
Based on 231 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
(37%)
Low Stress
14%
7
Moderately Low
37%
19
Average Stress
33%
17
Moderately High
10%
5
High Stress
6%
3
51 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
(45%)
Top Notch
45%
17
Above Average
29%
11
Average
13%
5
Below Average
8%
3
Bad
5%
2
38 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(75%)
Positively
75%
39
Negatively
17%
9
No change
8%
4
52 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Great
(58%)
Great
58%
22
Good
18%
7
Average
21%
8
Poor
3%
1
38 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Good Facilities
(43%)
Excellent Facilities
27%
10
Good Facilities
43%
16
Average Facilities
22%
8
Below Average Facilities
3%
1
Poor Facilities
5%
2
37 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.
37 responses
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Extremely Friendly
(61%)
Extremely Friendly
61%
11
Very Friendly
17%
3
Moderately 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
(56%)
Extremely Responsive
56%
10
Very Responsive
28%
5
Moderately Responsive
11%
2
Not Responsive at All
6%
1
18 responses
Travel
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
22% Airplane
54% Automobile
19% Train or Subway
5% Other
Airports Used
✈️
Chicago Midway International Airport
1 response
13%
MDW
Midway
1 response
13%
Midway
midway airport
1 response
13%
midway airport
1 lower-frequency response across 1 other entry not shown.
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Crown Plaza Chicago Metro (average ranking 7.5/10), with some staying at UIC Marriott (average rating 7.5/10). (Top 3 displayed)
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Typical Cost
< $100
Typical Time
0-1 hour
Cost vs Travel Time
Each dot = one report
Dashed guide lines mark the median reported travel cost and travel time.
27 responses
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
In state
(76%)
In state
76%
28
Out of state
24%
9
37 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Hotel
(50%)
Friends or family
17%
3
Home
33%
6
Hotel
50%
9
18 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Admissions staff
(65%)
Admissions staff
65%
32
Faculty member
8%
4
Other
2%
1
Student
24%
12
49 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(83%)
Enthusiastic
83%
29
Neutral
17%
6
35 responses
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