Augusta, GA
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 24% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.5
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 222 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
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 average.
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 personal challenges or failures, motivations for pursuing dentistry, leadership qualities, distinguishing factors as an applicant, ethical scenarios like observing cheating, and specific questions related to dentistry like procedure details or shadowing experiences. Some respondents mentioned questions such as "What brings you to dentistry?" and "Why our school?", indicating a focus on personal motivation and fit for the program. It's worth noting that some responses suggest an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements due to references to 'MMI', 'Multiple Mini Interview', or 'nondisclosure'.
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Tell me about a time you went through a challenge and/or experienced failure.
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Tell me about yourself
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why do you want to be a dentist
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Asked about my extracurriculars specifically and how leadership and communication was involved?
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Tell me about yourself.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University discussed a wide range of topics such as self-description, family background, contribution to the school, ethical dilemmas like handling cheating, favorite music and movies, future career considerations, and personal reflections. While some reported standard questions, others mentioned unique inquiries like explaining the internet to a child or selecting dinner guests, suggesting a diverse interview experience.
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What are some adjectives friends and family would use to describe you?
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What should I tell the acceptance committee about you?
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describe all your different jobs
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If you had to explain the internet to a 5-year-old without showing them how would you?
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Tell me about your family.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University discussed a wide range of topics such as coping with stress, sharing personal adversities, defining integrity, and recounting challenging life experiences. Some responses suggested the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) due to nondisclosure or conversational nature, where questions varied from personal ethics to personal growth and aspirations in dentistry.
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What do you want me to tell the admissions committee about you?
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None, all questions were expected
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how do you cope with stress
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Tell us about the adversity in your life.
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None really. Everything was quite conversational.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 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?
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 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 interviews by researching the school, practicing common interview questions, reading over their personal statements and applications, seeking advice from current students, and utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) and mock interviews with friends or family. Some applicants also mentioned the importance of preparing answers for specific questions such as "why dentistry" and dressing professionally for the interview.
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Studentdoctornet, reddit threads, practiced Q's aloud, read thru application multiple times, came up with questions to ask my interviewers
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I talked to current applicants who already had the interview, I read previous cycles' questions and prepared for the "big three" questions.
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research on school
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I read SDN and "prepared" my answers for why dentistry, tell me about yourself, basic questions.
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Studied applicaiton.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the school, including the kindness of staff, faculty, and students. They also appreciated the state-of-the-art facilities, emphasis on clinical experience, and low tuition costs, which contributed to a positive overall impression of the school.
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How kind and welcoming everyone was, how laid-back my interviewers were
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conversational
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They were so relaxed and inviting. I felt so welcomed and appreciated there, it was wonderful.
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Staff friendliness
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Both interviewers read my app already.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the interview process being lengthy, the lack of information about the school and curriculum, the outdated facilities, the location of Augusta being perceived as boring, and the lack of diversity among applicants. Suggestions included providing more comprehensive information during interviews, updating facilities, addressing location perceptions, and increasing diversity among applicants.
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n/a!
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Nothing really. The whole interview was really long, and 2 different days. Total time of 8 hours.
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Nothing at all.
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Everyone had a great experience with their interviewers but I had one interviewer who was quite rude. My interview here felt like an interrogation, making me feel very uncomfortable, unlike any other interviews I've had.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that interviews would focus on specific questions, be more conversational and relaxed than anticipated, and that interviewers aim to advocate for them with the admissions committee. Some also emphasized the importance of being honest about shortcomings and providing information for interviewers to make a strong case for them.
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that they would most certainly ask me these three: 1. why dentistry, 2. why DCG, and 3. what do you want me to tell admissions committee about you.
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how long the interview was
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That I was going to speak so heavily on my involvement in school and how I grew from it.
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How relaxed the interview was.
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Nothing unexpected here... they admissions staff are very diligent with communicating with you.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about their interview experiences, expressing admiration for the schools and their programs, as well as the welcoming and informative atmosphere during the interview days. Suggestions included attending pre-interview events to ease nerves, preparing questions for interviewers, and focusing on being genuine and relaxed during interviews.
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10/10 interview experience, I absolutely loved it and it truly is an incredible school!
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great
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This is a long interview with a night before interview with dental students and a 6-hour interview the following morning. There are 2 one-on-one 30-minute interviews with faculty the rest is discussions and tours and signing stuff.
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Very impressive interview day.
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AU has our state's only dental school at an affordable price. It is a school that prides itself on producing very solid clinicians. The vibe here is very laid back, so be as personable yet tactful as you can during interview day. The cost of living here isn't too bad, either. This school was my first choice.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally appreciated the kind and welcoming nature of the admissions office staff, especially highlighting positive interactions with individuals like Stephanie Perry. Some feedback suggested ensuring consistency in friendliness and helpfulness across all stages of the application process.
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nothing
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None- they are so kind and welcoming! :)
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Great admissions committee, very helpful and responsive.
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Keep being yourself!! I cannot believe how nice everyone was. I talk about the impressiveness of the school DAILY!
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
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Hartsfield-Jackson
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LIT --> ATL
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none
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 among the responses is "Quality Inn."
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Airbnb
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Comfort Inn
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Comfort Inn Medical Center
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Hyatt House Downtown
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Jameson Suites
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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10/10 experience
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