Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 18% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
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.
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
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools based on user responses include inquiries about academic performance, motivation for pursuing dentistry, personal strengths and weaknesses, extracurricular activities, community service involvement, manual dexterity skills, and reasons for choosing a specific school. Additionally, some respondents mentioned questions related to Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) and nondisclosure agreements, indicating these formats and agreements may have been part of their interview process.
Students said most interesting question asked at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics, including reasons for career choices, personal experiences, qualities sought in friends, and handling stressful situations. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, suggesting questions might have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement, while others described questions about mission trips, family background, and preparation for dental school curriculum.
If you could go back in time to change anything in your life, would you do it? Worst case scenario: If you didn't get in this cycle what will you do differently next cycle?
What is something your grandparents have told you as a child that has stuck with you since (I mentioned to the interviewer that I'm very close with family & grandparents).
What was the happiest and most traumatic/sad thing that has happened in your life and how has that made you who you are today ---- why were those events so instrumental
if you had to pick three other possible careers what would they be?
Students said the most difficult questions asked at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics, including personal attributes, academic performance, motivations for dentistry, and community involvement. Some respondents mentioned facing challenging questions related to explaining aspects of their applications or discussing specific experiences like community service or personal weaknesses. The interview format may have been an MMI, as some answers referred to nondisclosure or non-disclosure agreements, suggesting a structured and confidential evaluation process.
"Is there anything from your application that you would like to stand out to the Admissions committee" (not really difficult, it just caught me off guard)
There were some questions that were a little difficult for me to answer...i felt like the baylor interview was a little bit more rough than other schools that i've been to, but the interviewers were really nice.
It sounds simple but, ''Tell me about yourself.'' For me this was hard because there is so much you can say, but you want to make sure that you say what's most important.
No difficult questions. Most where straight from my application. All three interviews were more of a conversation rather than a typical question asking interview.
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), practicing common interview questions, and conducting mock interviews with family and friends. They also reviewed the school's website, compiled a list of potential questions, and practiced their responses to ensure they were well-prepared and confident during the interview.
Compile the most asked questions on the SDN interview feedback list for the specific school, talked about why I wanted to pursue dentistry to my friends and family, and made bullet points as a rough idea for the common answers.
SDN, reviewed my answers to typical interview questions: "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" and "Why dentistry?" (be sure you have thought that one through well)
SDN, Books, talk with friends about how their interviews went. Read JADA, Dental Health Check (Baylor-Dental web site), talked with my dentist about current dental issues, watched Hurricane relief efforts to better understand the human and social condition.
I looked over the schools website for things that could be good
conversation with the interviewer. Then, based on that info., I concocted about 10 to 20 questions that I might ask at the interview.
Practice, practice, practice. I really thought about how I would answer the usual questions, and the more thought provoking ones. You have to really prove why you deserve to be there.
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere created by the staff, faculty, and students at the school. The relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews, state-of-the-art facilities, emphasis on clinical experience, and the sense of community and support were also highlighted as positive aspects by multiple applicants.
The relaxed feel of the interviewers. Everyone keeps saying it's more like a conversation and it really is. They just want to get to know you better as a person.
I was expecting the facilities to be much less nice than they were. The students who took us on the tour were honest and open about their opinions about the school, and they were 95% positive.
Also, 96% of the class of 2012 had implant experience by graduation. AND Dr. Miller said that the school is looking to reduce the amount of redundant lab work.
All of the people, from the person who greets you, to the people who interview you, to the students were very kind. The facilities are nice. They would well prepare you in clinical dentistry. They seem to really be on the students' side and want their success.
The friendliness of the staff and of the students. Everyone on campus seemed to be really tight. They definitely promote a family type of environment. The cafeteria was really nice. Also, the school is very easy to navigate and also is NOT connected to a medical school.
The facility was state of the art. I was also impressed by the fact that the dental school stands alone; meaning that there is no med school attached. Allowing all of the school's resources to be focused on the dental program.
The facilities and how nice everyone was! They seemed so interested in learning about me and getting to know who I am... and that's a great feeling walking out of an interview!
2/3 interviewers were so nice. One lady sat and talked about crafts with me because she said she liked my application and my statement and didn't have alot to ask me... we giggled and laughed and had a blast
The guy was like a dad or something ---he was just so warm and friendly and made you want to sit and just talk to him
Also they give you like a huge food voucher and you spend it all or it goes to waste so if you arent hungry get snacks or an extra drink to take with you! LOL!
Dr. Miller, the Dean of Admissions, expressed a great passion for dentistry, but was also a very down-to-earth person. I enjoyed my interview with her most.
Great people (like family almost), Great facilities, "simulation labs" (i.e. sim labs) where mannequin heads are used in place of the traditional bench side teeth models. This helps to mimic how a dentist will view the angle and perspective of the oral cavity in the real world. Flat screen monitors, plenty of equipment (less waiting to use them) new countertops, new seats. The day went by fairly quick (about 5 hrs). Labs are open 24/7. The dental school is connected to the hospital. There are no medical students here, so classes are taught only to dental students. Students here do vrey well on their boards. Stress-free environment.
The facilities were very nice. It was very high tech and up-to-date. It seems like they put alot of money into the facilities. This would be a perfect school to go to if one wanted to perfect their clinical skills. Also, it seems like one would not have to worry about not enough space to learn and work.
The school is awesome! You come out being very ready to begin practicing. The sim labs are great and everything is very up-to-date. Very rigorous program.
The simlab was very impressive, especially when all of the DS2 students were in there having class; all of the interviewers were very nice; Dr. Spears(head of research); the cafeteria
The school! It is awesome! I visited OSU, UNC, Nebraska, & UConn & Baylor impressed me the most! The students know what they're doing and have an excellent knowlege of dentistry. The facilitys are the best Ive seen tied w UNC. But the faculty & staff are amazing! You have to see it to believe it!
The cafeteria is like the mall with Pizza Hut, Chick Fil-A, etc. Also, I heard that Baylor does about 100+ extractions. They focus heavily on clinical, so you are more than just a "practicing" dentist...you will be ready for anything.
The faculty members went out of their way to make everyone comfortable and to ease those interview jitters. The students were friendly and accomodating.
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the school's location, the age and appearance of the facilities, limited housing opportunities, stress levels, lack of engagement from professors, and short lunch breaks. Suggestions included improving the library, enhancing professor-student interaction, addressing the competitive environment, and providing more information about the curriculum and extracurricular activities during the admissions process.
how the students seemed to be numb to the pain lol
They really didn't spend any effort on the admissions materials or location. Although I suppose that implies that they put all their money towards education as opposed to marketing or catering.
The students giving the Tour weren't of much halp responding things about teachers....housing. Oh! Baylor does not offer housing. I personally like everything to be the same and here you can wear whatever scrub you want, didn't like that i like same to everybody.
the lady that asked the questions above was a little bit stiff and not as friendly ---trying to be intimidating --- don't let her and you will be fine
None of the students live close and they all have to drive 15 minutes to get to school
Location (which may be okay too, but from first impressions, the housing opportunities near the school did not look promising)
More info about the school (like curriculum, extra-curricular activities etc.) could have been presented instead of financial aid presentation
There seems to be some detachment from the professors to the students. I didn't see as much involvement as I have observed at other schools. The environment felt very competitive.
My interview with Dr. Brooks was quite tough. She's a very business-like lady. Be prepared if you interview w/ her. Unlike the other two interviewers I had, she's NOT there to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. She asked me several questions and while I responded she wrote stuff down, never looked at me. It made it a little harder for me to not be nervous.
There wasn't anything negative about the school itself. The only problem I would have, it seems, is the area around the school. The area is developing, however as i was informed.
Nothing much, although, compared to UTSA and UTH the day only takes about 4 hours, so if it's your second or final interview you may feel like you're being kicked out.
One of the 4th year students said if she could, she would have picked UTSA instead(I think b/c she said it was easier-less lab work); she also said how tough the 1st year was
the student showing us the school was way too high strung and a little arrogant about his school. They only gave us 10 min. to eat a $10 lunch. They have to do all their own lab work the entire time. The kids seemed stressed and they didn't come to you, you had to go to them and they weren't all that outgoing.
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the casual nature of the interview, the importance of arriving early to leave early, the relaxed atmosphere, and the need to be honest and self-aware during interviews. They also mentioned the significance of networking with other applicants, understanding the interview schedule, and managing expectations about the cost of living in Dallas.
They say parents are welcome for the tour... but no other parents were present. So I would say focus on networking with other applicants rather than bringing a guest.
The interview style. 6 applicants enter at 8:30 and perform interviews until 10:00. 6 more applicants enter at 10:00 and have their interviews after lunch.
If you're the first group to arrive in the morning (9:15) your interviews happen right after you arrive. If you're in the second group later in the morning, your interviews are after lunch and the tour of the school.
Dr. Brooks is very business like lady , strong hand shake and look deep into you eyes. Dr. Griffin very layback doesn't look at your file he just likes to talk. Dr. Frohberg very fast 2 3 questions no chitchat and bye bye.
It wouldn't be as difficult as I had anticipated. There really is no way to prepare for your interviews other than to be honest, and have a good sense of yourself, your accomplishments, failures, and your goals.
Nothing really. I followed the advise posted by other students on this forum: BE THERE EARLY. I got there 45 min. before my interview and I was the third one of seven people to get there. I was out by 2:00 pm.
There is the usual short questionaire given at the start of the day. The interview is given in the order that the completed questionaires are returned back to Janet, the receptionist. So, the sooner you arrive, the sooner you leave. Earliest finishing time is 2:30, latest about 4:15. There were 8 applicants on my interview day. The end time 4:15 will depend on the size of your group. This is good to know if you are planning on flying back home on time.
nothing really... just come in early like every other sdn feedback has said about Baylor. First to come is first to leave because they interview 3 at a time. I came in an hour early so i left first.
I wish that I wasn't so nervous when I met with Dr. Miller(Exec. Director of Admissions); she wasn't technically an interviewer, but she met with each applicant for approx. 5 minutes
It is an extremely hard school to get into out-of-state. There is 7 positions and three are contracted out to neighboring states, so there are only 4 slots for the rest of the nation.
Applicants commonly emphasized the importance of being genuine, confident, and well-prepared during the interview process. They appreciated the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere at the school, and many highlighted the positive interactions with faculty, staff, and students.
Like everyone has said before me, "just be yourself." Don't go in trying to impress them with what you think they want to hear. Have a positive mindset going into the interview and be honest with the admissions committee and with yourself. Truly take a good look on why you want to pursue dentistry as a lifelong career and start practicing putting those thoughts into words and those words into actions (volunteering, community service, etc.). Get a good night's rest the day before and make sure you know what to wear ahead of time. Show the interviewers who you are as a person instead of just telling them. They know your stats and everything that's on your application, be prepared to show them the person beyond the application.
The room they have the applicants chit-chat is way too small. The room is a long rectangle, so to listen to an applicant, you'd have to turn your head in non-ergonomic position.
Make sure you are ready to discuss your personal statement and academic record in detail. They really did take the time to read through my entire application.
I love this school. The admissions committee (Janet and Dr. Miller) are all very friendly. The interviewers were great too (Dr. Mcwatters and Dr. Honeyman). We were having conversations most of the time, it didn't feel like an interview. I got to have a one on one with a dental student and she really just answered all my questions!
I interviewed after the tour, and I felt that really helped me feel more comfortable in my interview. It gave me more questions to ask and to lessen my nervousness. Everyone there is so nice! Don't stress about this interview. If you know what's on your application and you're a genuine person, you'll do fine.
Impressive campus, cafeteria, students, staff, labs. Baylor really drives home the need for service for underserved communities, which was respectable. Good morals and resources.
There are some fine ladies up in Baylor. Yes sir, your boy here is definitely looking forward to the chance to go to school there. I swear it looked like some models walking around in those scrubs. Hmmm....but aside from that everyone is really relaxed so don't be stressed. Dr. Miller is the sweetest woman. Both of the women in the admissions office are awesome, I think I had the best conversations with them. The SIM lab is really nice, as are the other labs. I really hope and pray they send me an acceptance letter on December 1st! That would be a great birthday gift.
It was very relaxing to the point that you think why are they interviewing me? I have low GPA and decent DAT so I don't know whether they were not interested in me or not
I interviewed with Dr. Brooks, Dr. Miller and Dr. Roshan. Each of the interviews was really relaxed. Dr. Brooks was nice, but seemed somewhat intimidating. Her questions were very straight forward and were concerned more about the classes I have taken as an undergrad. Dr. Miller was probably the easiest to talk with. It felt more like a conversation and it was easy to talk with her. Dr. Roshan had more of a Q and A feel. I found it somewhat more difficult to hold an actual conversation with her. Overall though, all three interviewers were nice.
I interviewed with 2 faculty and the director of admissions Dr. Miller. Each interview lasts ~15 minutes. We toured and ate lunch with several 4th yr students. Overall a very low stress day no need to worry. :)
You basically do rotations with three or four other interviewees and you (when the interviewer is ready) will be asked to enter a room where he/she is sitting, looking at your file. you'll find that while they are sometimes taking notes after they ask you questions, they are very friendly and extremely helpful in all that they do. In between interviews you can wait in the hall and talk about your interviews with the other interviewees so it worked out nice.
It really seemed that the students and the faculty DID NOT WANT ME THERE. It really pissed me off that they even gave me an interview in the first place if they were just going to give me such hell about it. My DAT scores and my GPA are both high so I dont know why everyone was trying to make me feel so inadequate. All 4 interveiwers kept telling me that I wouldnt be able to handle teh work load because I dont have as many bio classes as everyone else. They described their school as "living hell" "a blood bath" and they said that i'd probably "flounder through the curriculum".... The students told me to turn back and run before it's too late....what the heck?!
The three interviewer had very diferent personalities and diferent questions. One focused on academics, the other on community dent, and the last on why Baylor.
Very laid back. Dr.Brooks is very aggressive in her questions.She makes eye contact the whole time. Dr. Miller is a sweetheart. Very motherly. Dr. Williams just asked if I had any questions.
I am very satisfied the way the conducted interviews. The early you get there the early to will leave. I got there 9:55am and everybody else was already there so i was the last one to interview ...left at 3:30pm
The students giving tour are evaluating you , so show enthusiasm and talk to them.
My interview went well. I enjoyed meeting the other students that were interviewing. I was the only one that was not from the Dallas area. I found the conviction for dentistry, and teaching new dentists I was looking for in Dr. Miller. However, I was disappointed that I did not find it in the other doctors I interviewed with. She was the only interviewer that discussed dentistry with me, and not merely the school. The cafeteria was very nice, and the clinical area and the sim lab are definitie positive attributes. The area around the school is not as impressive, unfortunately. I wasn't able to get a feel for the research program because the facilities were being worked on. Overall, it was a positive experience. One of my interviewers fired questions at me, and was somewhat intense, but complimented me at the end.
As I said before, be there early. It's in your best interest if you plan on getting out soon. At around 10:30, we got a presentation on the school, its programs and research opportunities followed by a financial aid presentation that can be quite helpful if you stay awake. We each got a $10 coupon for the cafeteria and had lunch with three 4th-year students. They answered some questions we had gave us a tour around the school. We then came back to the admissions office and our interviews began. The first people to arrive got interviewed first while the other four were told to go on a self-tour while we interviewed (I guess to kill time). About an hour later, all three of us were done and were told we could go on a self-tour as well or go home. You don't have to stay if you don't want to. I felt all the presentations were pretty informative and our tour guides were too. Plus they took us everywhere and I didn't want to get lost wondering around on my own.
Great, friendly, and honest faculty and administration. About 15-20 min per interview with 3 interviewers. Time goes by fast so keep your responses short, concise, and upbeat. There are 3 interviewers (the same 3 for every apllicant that day) Don't always think that being the last to interview that day is a bad thing because you get the opportunity to ask your peers how their interviews went, keeping in mind that they might see you as their competition and might not openly discuss the topic. One applicant came out of the interview distressed. IMO, If you think through the questions being asked and respond in a clear, straightforward, and honest manner, you will do okay. The director of admissions (who is also one of your interviewers) does a good job of easing tension and anxiety to the applicants by speaking with them early in the day.
The other interviewees were very nice; we all got along great.. We got the routine lectures and tour.. the students who showed us around were incredibly funny and encouraging.. Lunch was a 7 out of 10 for me.. then came the 3 interviews and a short chat with Dr. Miller. The day actually went by fast
overall, i really enjoyed interviewing at baylor... everyone there was super friendly and very welcoming... the facility is clean and there were many renovations going on - lots of new equipments and labs coming soon.
------- came in, and had a group introduction... then the finaid office paid a visit... then got a tour of the school... had lunch... and then interview/roam the school time!
I came early and I suggest that you do the same, the earlier you are their the earlier you get to leave. You fill out an information sheet, then Dr. Long takes the group upstairs, and gives a little speech and then asks if any one has questions that may pertain to the entire group. Afterwards, a very helpful financial presentation. Then they give you a ten dollar coupon and the group is taken to lunch by two students. Make sure to ask them questions, they are very helpful. Afterwards, these student give a quick tour of the school. then at around 1:15 they take you upstairs where they start their interviews.
I tried to wait for Houston interview so that I can give you guys a comparative feedback but i still haven't recieved it. Baylor definantly has better facilities then San Antonio (they also dont have to share it with the medical students). We also get to have lunch in the cafeteria instead of in the orientation room. Your interview will depend on your interviewers. I had two laid back people and one person who drilled me with questions (wasn't too bad though).
Overall, it was fairly easy. Dr. Long was extremely nice and so were the other faculty members and students. The financial aid presentation was helpful and the tour showed us all the different facilites and services available to students.
My interview went very well. All the people interviewing with me were really nice as well. I think Baylor will have a hard time choosing because everyone seemed like an ideal candidate.
well lets see....u report at the admissions office on the 5th floor...wait for dr long...go upstairs where he goes over what your day is going to consist of....then there is the financial aid presentation which is followed by lunch and a tour of the school...then you go back to the 5th floor....half of u are interviewed (~15mins/interviewer) and the other half goes on a self tour and then vice versa...oh n about the self tour...make sure to go to the clinic on the 3rd floor...lotsa seniors there who can answer your questions...ppl at baylor are REALLY nice so try to relax as much as possible
The day started at 10:30 and ended about 2:30. We first went to the board room and talked about the school and financial aid info. Then we took a tour and ate lunch. After that it was interview time which wasn't bad at all.
I really enjoyed the day. I didn't know what to expect, but the school and faculty really impressed me. Dr. Spears has a lot of good information (be sure to ask good questions) during the conference room briefings. I haven't interviewed at UTSA or UTH yet, but I think they will have to prove to me that they are better than Baylor. The impression and vibes I got convinced me that Baylor will make you a complete and more confident dentist(versus UTSA and UTH).
Get there early. The earlier you arrive the earlier you leave. You first fill out some stuff on classes you are taking and plan to take. Go to an orientation meeting with the other applicants. Then a financial aid representative goes over financial aid information (Baylor is VERY affordable!). This is followed by a good lunch. Next a tour and then interviews. The people who arrived first are interviewed first! No complaints here!
We started out in the waiting room. Then, Dr. Long invited us upstairs in the very nice looking board room overlooking Dallas. After he spoke, the financial aid lady spoke for a while. Then, we went back to the waiting room. A student then took us to lunch. After lunch we went back to the waiting area where we waited for our interviews. Three interviewers in three separate rooms including Jack Long called us each in one at a time. I was the last finishing around 4:30PM.
VERY nice...felt extremely relieved afterwards, but really enjoyed the experience. Dr. Cole is awesome. People told me that these interviews would be hard, and I've heard about people coming out crying, but my three interviewers were very nice and easy-going. The school did an excellent job of making us feel welcome.
GOOD EXPERIENCE, I LIKED THE SCHOOL, AND STUDENTS WERE VERY FRIENDLY. ADMMISION STAFFS, FACULTIES AND PROFESSORS WERE EASY TO APPROACH. THIS SCHOOL IS DEFINITELY MY FIRST CHOICE.
The interview was very successful. I left each of my interviewers feeling that I had answered each question completely and intelligently. However, there were others who were visibly shaken as they emerged from their prospective interviewer's offices and someone was even in tears. Have a good answer for everything!!!
If they told you to arrive at 9:15, your interview is in the morning. If they tell you to arrive at 10:30, your interview is in the afternoon. The day was pretty short (about 4 hours). Just a presentation by Dr. Miller, eat with 4th year students, take a tour, interview, and you're done.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest providing a more spacious and comfortable setting for presentations, utilizing visuals like PowerPoint, offering refreshments, and improving communication and responsiveness from the admissions committee. They appreciate friendly and responsive interactions but also desire more professional presentation environments and resources such as tables for note-taking.
Keep doing what you're doing. The interview process went great and was enjoyable!
The holding tank didn't have very good air flow.
The little booklet of DFW attractions was a bit unnecessary -- I could learn the same or more just googling. Also, most people didn't have anywhere to put it, since the admissions office did not provide a folder of some sort.
I fail to understand why we were not put in a conference room, as we were at the other two Texas schools. No power points, no table/surface to write notes on during the speeches from Dr. Miller and the financial aid lady.
I have no suggestions for the admissions office. They are doing a great job. The admissions committee is really what sold me to this school. They are extremely friendly and responsive. I emailed Dr. Miller one time in the evening and she responded quickly the next day. Dr. Pierpont took a couple of days and Dr. Segura did not even respond.
