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University of Manitoba Faculty of Health Sciences College of Dentistry Interview Feedback Summary

Winnipeg, MB

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school below all other schools.
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How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

Most respondents rank this school below other schools they applied to.
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What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as poor.
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How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
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What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as poor.
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

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What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Manitoba Faculty of Health Sciences College of Dentistry discussed ethical scenarios, such as recounting experiences with dishonesty and the subsequent actions taken.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Manitoba Faculty of Health Sciences College of Dentistry discussed situational scenarios such as "have you ever had a situation where..." or "What would you do if you are in this situation...", without specific mention of MMI or nondisclosure agreements.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 30 - 40 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 low stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed poorly at the interview.
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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.
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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 researching past interview questions on forums and ensuring they could answer questions logically while being themselves.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the separation between dental and medical students, as well as the affordability of rent and cost of living. They found the environment welcoming and the people friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with the coldness of the environment or interactions. They suggest incorporating more warmth and friendliness into the experience to improve impressions.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known about the weather conditions at their destination ahead of time, such as packing appropriate clothing for unexpected changes. It is crucial to research and prepare for the climate of the place you are traveling to in order to avoid discomfort or inconvenience.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally provided positive feedback, mentioning that they found the experience pleasant and described the environment as conducive to studying.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student
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How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
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What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.
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What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
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What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
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What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as poor.
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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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All Responses

Application Cycle Impression Performance Interview Location
2009-10 Positively 🙂 N/A N/A
2009-10 N/A N/A N/A
2009-10 Positively 🙂 N/A N/A
2009-10 No change 😐 N/A N/A