Downers Grove, IL
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 30% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
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 include inquiries about personal motivations for pursuing dentistry, experiences demonstrating empathy and resilience, ability to handle conflicts, teamwork preferences, reactions to criticism, and decision-making skills. Some respondents mentioned being asked about their hobbies, handling stress, leadership roles, views on professionalism, and ethical dilemmas like stealing a loaf of bread, indicating a mix of situational, behavioral, and ethical questions in the interview process.
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Tell me about a time you felt treated unfairly
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Tell me about yourself, why dentistry, how you destress
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What is a time you showed empathy
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Tell me about your hobbies, passions etc.
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What do you like to do for fun?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois discussed a variety of scenarios including handling conflicts with colleagues, decision-making under pressure, ethical dilemmas, personal skills, and preferences for teamwork. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses that touched on nondisclosure agreements and a wide range of thought-provoking ethical and situational questions.
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Your lab partner criticizes you, what would you do.
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what is a new skill you learned?
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what is the hardest decision you've had to make and would you do it again.
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Tell us about a time that a practice was put into place that you did not agree with, but you had to follow and accept anyway.
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What would someone you know say you take a disagreement?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois discussed various scenarios such as handling failure, ethical dilemmas, personal traits, conflict resolution, situational responses, and opinions on healthcare-related topics. Some responses hint at an MMI format with mention of a nondisclosure agreement, likely due to the nature of the questions posed.
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You failed an exam that you studied for, what would you do? What would you do if you failed that exam again.
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What would your one wish be?
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Tell us a bout a time you received negative feedback and how you responded.
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What would you do if another student or colleague was not giving you all the required information about something or giving you the wrong information?
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Tell us a difficult situation you experienced where you showed integrity.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed 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.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Faculty member
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
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 airplane 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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Spirit
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Ohare
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ORD
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O'hare airport
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O'Hare
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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hyatt place
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SureStay
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Sure Stay Plus
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Stay in
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Stay Inn
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 is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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clean, breakfast provided.
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I stayed in a hotel that was 10 minutes from school so that I don't have to deal with Chicago traffic if i were to stay in downtown Chicago.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
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), mock interviews, and practicing with friends or family members. They emphasized the importance of honesty, reflection, and effective communication skills in their preparation efforts.
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SDS, friends
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sdn
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sdn feedback, prepping with family members. (if you can keep you game fac on with them you can with anyone).
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Mock interview SDN
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SDN, mock interview with my master's program, and random questions asked by my husband
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the welcoming and caring environment at the school, the advanced technology and facilities, the high faculty-to-student ratio, and the abundance of clinical experience opportunities. Additionally, they appreciated the emphasis on hands-on procedures such as implants, the structured curriculum, and the friendly and supportive staff and students.
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Everyone is very nice and they really care about their students.
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you get your money worth
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all graduate schools are integrated and learn from each other. You get a ton of clinical experience. Grading is unbiased. latest technology used in in sim lab
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Everyone was kind
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The amount of staff to student ratio. How the environment seemed so positive and that everyone is supporting each other. Also the fact that the school is very high in technology and that there are no residency programs (which I learned when I visited the school - it's beneficial because as students we get to take more root canal cases, do implants, and other procedures that would be prioritized to residents )
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were primarily concerned about the high cost of tuition, the lack of an on-campus clinic, the newness of the program, and the limited patient base. Suggestions include addressing tuition costs, ensuring a strong patient base, providing more information on clinical facilities, and building a reputable name for the program.
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The long interview day.
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Long interview day
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university doesn't participate in mission trips and outreach. You have to do it individually or within clubs.
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That their clinic is about 15 minutes away from the original campus.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the amount of walking involved and the discomfort of wearing heels, as well as the format and schedule of the interview day. Suggestions include being more relaxed, not sticking strictly to prepared answers, and familiarizing oneself with the interview location in advance.
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To eat breakfast before coming.
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To eat breakfast because interview is at the end of the day
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you will be doing a lot of walking and standing around. do not wear heels, not even office chunky heels, I had blisters.
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Nothing.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the school impressive despite its high tuition costs, with positive comments on the friendly staff, interview process, and campus vibe. Some suggestions included reducing downtime during interviews and focusing on questions that assess applicants' fit for the school.
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The interview is very chill. Very nice people, just treat it like a conversation. It is a very expensive school
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Great school. Very impressive as expected given the high tuition cost.
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The school has an amazing vibe.
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Great school
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Although the school is expensive, I can feel that the school cares about its students.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested improving communication during the interview process, possibly by providing a more structured agenda, and reducing downtime by organizing interviews and tours more efficiently throughout the day. Overall, most applicants were impressed with the admissions office's efforts and encouraged them to keep up the good work.
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None
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Nothing.
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n/a
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Be concise in email for interview process e.g. day agenda, interview structure/style
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Keep it up. I was extremely impressed.
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