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University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio School of Dentistry
San Antonio, TX
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Interview Feedback Summary
Interview Feedback Summary
14 years of data representedSubmissions
71
student reports
Format
83% In-Person
67% Closed-File
Length / Count
38 min average
2.4 interviews average
Experience
8.1 / 10
Above Average
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 18% 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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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:
38 Minutes Average
Number:
2.4 Interviews Average
Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
File Type:
33% Open-File
67% Closed-File
Interview Modality:
17% Virtual
83% In-Person
Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
UTHSCSA-Dent interviews are an average of 38 minutes, with an average of 2.4 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 83% are in-person, and 67% 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.
8.1
Above Average
Based on 342 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
(41%)
Low Stress
20%
14
Moderately Low
41%
29
Average Stress
24%
17
Moderately High
7%
5
High Stress
7%
5
70 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
(55%)
Top Notch
55%
30
Above Average
35%
19
Average
9%
5
Bad
2%
1
55 responses
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Positively
(80%)
Positively
80%
56
Negatively
9%
6
No change
11%
8
70 responses
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Good
(52%)
Great
41%
24
Good
52%
30
Average
7%
4
58 responses
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Excellent Facilities
(45%)
Excellent Facilities
45%
25
Good Facilities
29%
16
Average Facilities
24%
13
Below Average Facilities
2%
1
55 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.
58 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%
28
Very Friendly
14%
5
Moderately Friendly
6%
2
Slightly Friendly
3%
1
36 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%
20
Very Responsive
22%
8
Moderately Responsive
19%
7
Slightly Responsive
3%
1
36 responses
Travel
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
24% Airplane
76% Automobile
0% Train or Subway
0% Other
Airports Used
✈️
San Diego International Airport
2 responses
22%
SAN
3 lower-frequency responses across 3 other entries not shown.
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the La Quinta (average ranking 7.8/10), with some staying at Oak Hills (average rating 3.4/10). (Top 3 displayed)
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Typical Cost
$150
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.
49 responses
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
In state
(95%)
In state
95%
53
Out of state
5%
3
56 responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Hotel
(62%)
Friends or family
26%
11
Home
10%
4
Hotel
62%
26
Other
2%
1
42 responses
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Student
(84%)
Admissions staff
13%
9
Faculty member
3%
2
Student
84%
58
69 responses
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Answer Distribution
Most common:
Enthusiastic
(82%)
Discouraging
2%
1
Enthusiastic
82%
46
Neutral
16%
9
56 responses
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