A. T. Still University - Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health Interview Feedback Summary
Kirksville, MO
Dental Schools | Public For-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.5
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 50 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Based on the responses provided, common interview questions at medical schools include inquiring about values, favorite classes and experiences, reasons for choosing a specific school, qualities of a good healthcare professional, stress management strategies, and ethical scenarios like handling academic dishonesty. Additionally, some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements in place.
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3 things you value
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What is one class you like and one you don't like and why?
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Why MOSDOH?
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What was your favorite thing of your shadowing experience?
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What makes a good dentist in your mind?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at A. T. Still University - Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health discussed various topics including uniqueness as an applicant, the purpose of community service, reactions to challenges, alternative career choices if not in dentistry, and engaging in a group activity related to public health during the interview process. The format appears to be an MMI with some respondents possibly under a nondisclosure agreement.
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What makes you a unique applicant
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What do you think it the purpose of community service?
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How do you react when something goes wrong or doesn't go your way?
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If dentistry was not an option at all, what other fields would you choose?
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Not a question, but they split the interviewees into 2 groups. Each group read instructions to create a public health facility meeting listed goals, then presented it to the other group. The interviewers watched the entire process.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at A. T. Still University - Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health discussed handling disagreements with peers on patient treatment, personal areas of improvement identified by friends and family, and concerns about dental school.
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If you think your peers are choosing the wrong treatment for the patient and you know it’s wrong. How will you handle it? Will you force your opinion on them? Note that I am an international dentists applying to their advanced standing
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What would your friends and family say you need to improve on?
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What are you most concerned about dental school?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), researching the school's website, and conducting mock interviews. Some also reviewed their personal statements and applications to familiarize themselves with their own experiences and qualifications.
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Mostly read questions on SDN
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Mock interview and SDN
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Honestly, I didn't. I was just myself.
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SDN, researching the school's website, YouTube
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SDN.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the new and technologically advanced facilities, the friendly environment, and the responsiveness of the school to student feedback. They also appreciated the modern campus and the engagement with faculty and resources available.
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School is new so the facilities and equipment are newer.
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The friendly environment and the technology
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How new and technologically advanced the school is
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Great facilities
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The building itself and the faculty and the museum tour
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the external rotations, weather, campus location, curriculum structure focusing on one subject at a time, and sporadic exam schedules. Suggestions include providing more variety in the curriculum, improving the exam scheduling process, and addressing the negative aspects of the campus location.
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Nothing
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The external rotations
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The weather
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Kirksville is very depressing
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The emphasis on the tourism aspect of the campus. Also, one of the interviews was done through video call.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to relax and not stress about the interview, to visit the school in advance to familiarize themselves with the area, and to be aware of the relocation of dental students during their third and fourth years.
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To chill a little and don’t stress about the interview
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To relax more.
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Make sure you see if you can visit the school a day in advance since there's a lot of alley roads you might have to take to get there and it's best if you know where you'll be going a head of time
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The relocation of dental students to St. Louis after the second year.
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3rd year is in St. Louis, 4th year is various rotations throughout Missouri.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned concerns about relocating during their education, preferring a more local option. They also emphasized the importance of showcasing their personality during the interview process.
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The interview is very laid back, I had an interview with someone, and then another interview with someone via skype. Not a huge fan of having to move to Saint Louis half way through my education (I have a family)
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Be yourself and let your personality shine!
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The relocation at 3rd year was a huge factor for not attending the school. It did not seem to be the school for me even though it was closer to home.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested providing more detailed information about the class curriculum and sending follow-up emails thanking them for their time.
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I would’ve appreciated more specific information about the actual class curriculum. I felt the given info was too general.
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Send emails thanking them for their time after.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
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STL
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St. Louis Lambert
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Virtual interview
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses provided is "Holiday Inn".
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Days Inn
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Depot Inn
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Hampton Inn
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Holiday Inn
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Pear inn convection center
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | N/A | Great | In Person |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Negatively ☹️ | Good | N/A |
| 2016-17 | Negatively ☹️ | Good | N/A |
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