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Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona Interview Feedback Summary

Glendale, AZ

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 28% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.0
Above Average

Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.

Based on 594 responses
Score Reference:
9โ€“10 Exceptional 8โ€“8.9 Very Good 7โ€“7.9 Good 6โ€“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 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 areaโ€™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.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about personal qualities, ethics, accomplishments, aspirations, role models, and fit with the institution's mission. Some respondents mentioned questions related to ethical dilemmas, professionalism, academic integrity, and reasons for choosing dentistry over other healthcare professions. Additionally, references to a nondisclosure or non-disclosure agreement suggest that the interviews may have been in an MMI format with restrictions on sharing specific questions.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona discussed various topics such as personal attributes, conflict resolution, future goals, and ethical scenarios. While the questions were diverse and reflective, there was no standout question mentioned, indicating a standard and comprehensive interview process without any unexpected elements.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult questions asked at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical scenarios, diversity challenges, reasons for choosing dentistry, handling criticism, and defining success. The interview format may have been MMI based on responses mentioning nondisclosure agreements, ethical scenarios, and multiple mini interview setups.
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

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?

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?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their application, practicing mock interviews, researching on SDN, YouTube videos, and the school's website, and practicing commonly asked questions. Many emphasized the importance of being familiar with the school's mission statement, handling ethical situations, and preparing questions to ask during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and friendly faculty and staff at the dental school. They appreciated the engaging tours, the personal interactions with the Dean, and the emphasis on a student-centered environment, which contributed to a positive and welcoming atmosphere during the interview day.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about disorganization, long wait times, unengaging interviews, unresponsive interviewers, high tuition costs, lack of completed facilities such as the clinic, and a perceived focus on profit over patient care in some instances. Suggestions included improving organization, increasing interviewer engagement, reducing wait times, and addressing concerns about the school's reputation and facilities.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Most applicants wished they had known more about the unconventional interview style, the lack of engagement from interviewers, and the need for creativity in responses. They also mentioned the importance of researching the school thoroughly and being prepared for a long day with lots of downtime.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally provided feedback on the interview experience, campus facilities, faculty interactions, and the overall impression of the school. Common themes include positive remarks about the school's facilities and faculty, mixed experiences with the interview process, concerns about the length of the day, and varying perceptions of the overall vibe and culture of the school. Suggestions included being prepared with questions, being yourself during the interview, and considering the school's location and cost.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should shorten the interview day to reduce waiting times, make the schedule more efficient, and ensure more engaging interactions by having interviews earlier in the day or introducing student panels.
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

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 out of state students.

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 more than $500.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

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 Comfort 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 are your comments on where you stayed?

Based on the responses provided by the users, it is not clear where they stayed. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the most common comments on where they stayed. The value is N/A.

All Responses

Application Cycle โ–ฟ Impression Performance Interview Location
2024-25 N/A Great In Person
2024-25 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Good In Person
2024-25 Negatively โ˜น๏ธ Poor In Person
2023-24 No change ๐Ÿ˜ Average In Person
2023-24 Negatively โ˜น๏ธ Poor In Person
2023-24 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Average In Person
2022-23 No change ๐Ÿ˜ Poor In Person
2022-23 Negatively โ˜น๏ธ Poor In Person
2022-23 N/A Average N/A
2022-23 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Good In Person
2022-23 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Good In Person
2022-23 Negatively โ˜น๏ธ Poor In Person
2021-22 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Poor In Person
2019-20 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Great N/A
2018-19 Negatively โ˜น๏ธ Average N/A
2018-19 No change ๐Ÿ˜ Good N/A
2018-19 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Good N/A
2018-19 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Great N/A
2017-18 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Good N/A
2017-18 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Great N/A