Aurora, CO
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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 good.
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 good.
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?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools included inquiries about personal interests, ethical dilemmas, career motivations, book recommendations, strengths and weaknesses, future goals, and the unique qualities that would benefit the applicant as a dentist. Some responses indicated an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, while other questions focused on the applicant's background, experiences, and reasons for choosing dentistry as a career path.
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Tell me something interesting about yourself - that's not good enough try again
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Ethical: you caught a friend cheating.
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What's something you recently read?
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What is an issue facing dentistry
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How many schools did you apply to?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at University of Colorado School of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics such as the pressing issues in dentistry, personal challenges faced, career aspirations beyond dentistry, and the philosophy behind choosing the profession. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as some responses suggested non-disclosure agreements, while other questions touched on personal attributes, future goals, and ethical dilemmas.
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would you enforce dental volunteering in CO, how would you convince dentists to do this?
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If your clone came in (DAT, GPA, etc.) why should we choose you?
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What do you think is the most pressing issue facing dentistry?
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What is one challenge you think you will face entering dental school?
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Dinner guests question
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Colorado School of Dentistry discussed ethical dilemmas, challenges in the dental industry, and values alignment. The interview format may have been an MMI, as some responses alluded to ethical and situational questions, potentially under a nondisclosure agreement.
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would you enforce dental volunteering in CO, how would you convince dentists to do this?
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How do you know your values and ours are the same?
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What was your biggest regret?
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ethical type question like what would you do if you caught someone cheating
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What do you think is a challenge facing the dental industry right now?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by engaging in mock interviews, reviewing information on the Student Doctor Network (SDN) website, practicing with friends, and researching the school's website. Recommendations include conducting mock interviews, utilizing SDN for interview feedback, and ensuring familiarity with personal application materials and the school's details.
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mock interviews
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SDN
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SDN.
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Summarizing things I know about myself.
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SDN review the website
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the school, including the faculty, staff, and students. They were also impressed by the state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as the small class sizes and personal attention provided by the program.
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love the school overall chill vibe
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Well prepared interviewers
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Chill and friendly vibe.
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How inviting and "chill" faculty and students were
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Friendly people, awesome VR and 3D equipment
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of a welcoming or enthusiastic atmosphere, outdated facilities, negative impressions of the location, limited interaction with current students, and a perceived lack of support or friendliness from staff and faculty. Suggestions included improving communication, providing more opportunities to engage with students, updating facilities, and addressing any potential issues with the campus location.
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my interviewer didnt arrive on time, they grabbed another professor from the hall who didn't have any info about me and proceeded to grill me for ten minutes then asked if I had any questions, when we had over 15 minutes left in the interview time slot
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Nothing.
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old looking sim clinic
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Nothing at all
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No in state tuition after first year. Talked a lot about research on the website but there seemed to be very little focus on this during the interview. Would have liked to at least have lunch with dental students since their was no student interview. It was hard to get a real sense of how they felt about the school. The haptics machine seemed like just a tool for admissions - they promote it as a way to improve hand skills in D1 year but the D1s on the tour barely knew how to turn it on.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that only one question could be asked to each interviewer, to eat before the interview, and to be very well prepared for the bench test. They also suggested not stressing out, as the process is laid-back, and highlighted the importance of arriving early and being aware of the school's location.
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Only had time to ask 1 question to each interviewer
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Nope!
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N/A
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How easy it would be
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The "light breakfast" they provide is just granola bars. Eat breakfast before you go.
What are your general comments?
Overall, applicants found the interview experience at the school to be very relaxed and friendly, with a focus on being genuine and calm. They appreciated the opportunity to chat with staff and students, and felt that the process was more of a conversation than a traditional interview, leading to a positive and informative experience.
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Be yourself. Don't be nervous. This interview is probably the most relaxing one.
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Small school, very friendly.
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Great school! Stands above all else
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Awesome school!
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What a great school and amazing student atmosphere
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested improvements in the interview process, such as recording interview preparation sessions and enhancing the interview experience by providing more engaging interactions and better facilities. They also mentioned the importance of limiting the number of interviews and improving the presentation of financial aid information.
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n/a
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Record next interview prep session.
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Let us go after the interviews. They did a financial aid presentation in the afternoon and I nearly fell asleep.
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Keep up the good work. Please limit the interviewees number to 4 times.. but not 6 times the class size. You guys do a great job. Keep up the great work.
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None. Very friendly and attentive.
📍 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 0-1 hour 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 less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Denver International Airport (DEN)
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Austin Bergstorm international
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DEN
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DIA
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Denver
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Denver International Airport
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 is "SpringHill Suites by Marriott".
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Air BnB!
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Commerce City
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Crossland Economy Studios
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Double Tree
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Drury Hotel
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
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