Bradenton, FL
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 37% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ 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 rank this school as average compared to 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 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?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about motivations for pursuing dentistry, personal strengths and weaknesses, ethical scenarios such as handling private patient information, recent books read, and the impact of community service or extracurricular activities on personal development. Respondents may also encounter questions about their views on specific educational methodologies like Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and their long-term goals in the field. Some interviews may have been in an MMI format with questions touching on ethics, personal attributes of a dentist, and reasons for choosing the specific medical school.
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Why dentistry?
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Why dentistry
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what is one strength and one weakness?
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why lecom
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What would you do if you heard a classmate speaking about private patient information in the cafeteria?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at LECOM School of Dental Medicine at Bradenton discussed a wide range of topics including ethical dilemmas, personal values, and professional scenarios. The interviews may have been in an MMI format with a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills, possibly accompanied by a nondisclosure agreement due to the nature of the questions asked.
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If you were stuck on an island with a classmate and the plane off only had one seat, what would you do?
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tell me about your pets and their teeth.
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What would make your favorite villain a good dentist?
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what book did you read recently and why did you read it and how was it?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at LECOM School of Dental Medicine at Bradenton discussed various personal reflections and scenarios, with some highlighting the challenge of handling patient refusal for X-rays, fears related to dentistry, and discussing greatest disappointments or flaws. Additionally, some responses indicated the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) with nondisclosure agreements in place, making specific questions harder to disclose.
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What would you erase from your life?
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if you were on an island what 3 items would you bring?
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If you could have dinner with one fictional character from a book or movie, who would it be?
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A patient come in for treatment, but refuses to get an XRAY, how do you handle it?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 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 in a group 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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by practicing with SDN questions, researching the school's website, reviewing feedback on SDN, and rehearsing answers to commonly asked questions. Many also sought advice from current students or professionals in the field to gain insights into the interview process and the school's mission.
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SDN questions, reaching out to people who have interviewed, and saying my responses aloud.
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SDN, mirror practice
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SDN
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prepared answers for the most commonly asked question
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Reading questions on SDN, reviewing the materials they sent prior.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were most impressed by the friendly and supportive atmosphere, state-of-the-art facilities, hands-on clinical experience, and the passion of the faculty. Many highlighted the new equipment, beautiful location, and the emphasis on practical learning through problem-based learning and extensive clinical hours. Some also appreciated the relaxed vibe during interviews and the opportunity for community outreach and practice management courses.
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The interviewers were not intimidating at all, and sought to have a friendly atmosphere and specifically asked for no grandstanding.
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The upgraded lab looked nice and the faculty were great.
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how hands on the faculty is
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Facilities were very nice
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Tuition, location
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about group interviews being impersonal and rushed, as well as dissatisfaction with the heavy emphasis on Project Based Learning (PBL) and lack of personal interaction with interviewers. Suggestions included allowing for more individualized interviews, diversifying the curriculum focus beyond PBL, and addressing the concerns regarding the school's newness and potential lack of support structures.
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Interviewing 8 people at a time makes it really hard to actually get to know somebody.
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Felt rushed. Entire day was spent in a tiny conference room for 25+ people
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curriculum, interview on zoom while in person
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Group interview. Was just very unpersonal and sometimes students would accidentally talk over one another
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the questions were not something you can usually prepare for, some of them were imo a little weird.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known about the soap carving activity and the group interview format ahead of time. Suggestions included practicing more, being prepared for group dynamics in interviews, and not stressing out excessively. It was also recommended to research the school and its programs thoroughly, be oneself during the interview, and consider factors like location and living costs.
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That there is a soap carving activity
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it would be a few questions, and different groups get different questions
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To watch more tv/movies apparently. jk. I wasnt sure if it was closed or open file. I thought it was open file but then a student ambassador said it was closed file
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PRACTICE MORE!
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That the interview was NOT stressful at all. Everyone was super friendly.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process relaxed and enjoyable, with some concerns about the experience and knowledge of student guides. Suggestions included being prepared for group dynamics and ensuring comfort during virtual interviews, while the school's clinical programs and facilities received positive feedback.
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Enjoyable interview but dubious as to how effectively they can screen candidates. Also, the D1's that guided our tours knew about as much as we did for the school as they were very new. It would have helped a lot more to have more experienced students to actually answer our questions.
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i think its a great school that will prepare you for the real world
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Did not enjoy. One interviewer clearly did not want to be there and showed their displeasure in front of the candidates. Students did not seem very happy either.
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decent school
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Dont be the very first person to go every time but def dont be the very last person to go every time. Try to be in the first 3/4.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve communication, provide clearer instructions, and enhance the interview experience by offering amenities like refreshments. They also recommend continuing virtual interviews post-pandemic for convenience and sustainability.
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There was a significant lack of energy from the admissions officer that directed our interview day.
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i wish they could update applicants who have interviewed as to when they will be accepting more students
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Please continue to conduct zoom interviews even after the pandemic, it is not only eco friendly, it also saves a lot more money.
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nothing
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Ya'll need to do implement same day CAD-CAM crown milling. I saw that while I was shadowing and I want to do it in my future practice.
📍 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 7+ 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 $301 and $400.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Tampa International Airport (TPA)
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SRQ
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Sarasota
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Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
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Sarasota-Bradenton 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 Holiday Inn, mentioned by two users.
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Airbnb
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America Value Inn (only ten mins away from school and good price)
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Can’t remember. It was on that LECOM had a discounted deal with.
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Country Inn
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Country Inn and Suites (Radisson)
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?
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use the lecom school code when boking to get a huge discount
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Very nice accomodations with friendly staff
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