Nashville, TN
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based HBCU
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
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.
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
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the candidate's motivation for pursuing dentistry, their fit with the school's mission, their study habits, how they handle stress, their future goals, and why they should be chosen over other applicants. Some respondents mentioned specific questions related to their grades, manual dexterity experience, diversity acclimation, personal improvements, and non-disclosure agreement in MMI-format interviews.
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Have you interviewed anywhere else? Do you plan on specializing? What is something I am personally working to improve?
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Tell me about yourself. Why should we choose you out of all of the other applicants? How did you hear about Meharry? Do you know any current students at Meharry?
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Why Dentistry? Why Meharry? Manual dexterity experience.
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Where else did you interview?
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Why Meharry?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry discussed various topics such as handling stress, personal reflections, community support, school choices, and self-improvement. While the responses indicate a diverse range of questions, some references to MMI format and nondisclosure agreements suggest that interviewees may have encountered MMI-style questions with confidentiality requirements.
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How do you handle stress? What is the one word that truly reflects you? How do you stay organized?
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This was a real question. "You seem to have a very privileged upbringing, What do you know about the underserved community and how have you supported your community?"
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If you do not get accepted into dental school, what will you do next?
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none--they were all senseless questions
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How do you feel about politics?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry discussed a variety of topics such as conflict resolution, leadership qualities, academic performance, personal impact on dentistry, and reasons for choosing Meharry over other schools. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as some responses hinted at nondisclosure agreements, with questions focusing on personal attributes, experiences, and motivations for pursuing dentistry.
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"Tell me two situations where you had conflict and how did you resolve it?" And "Are you a leader?"
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Besides the history of the school, why else did you apply to Meharry?
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If you weren't able to hand this class in undergrad, why will you be able to handle this course in dental school?
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None of them were difficult. Just relax and be yourself, answer truthfully.
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Have you considered a Ph.D in chemistry?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
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.
📍 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.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
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 airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $201 and $300.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Nashville International Airport (BNA)
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Nashville International Airport
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Nashville International
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Nashville Int. Airport (BNA)
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Nashville
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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The Alexis Inn & Suites
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Springhill Suites
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N/A
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Millinium Maxwell House
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Millennium Maxwell
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 is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as SDN, school websites, mock interviews, and talking to current students. Many also emphasized the importance of reviewing their application, being themselves, and practicing interview questions with friends or mentors.
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SDN, School's website, talking to current students and mock interview.
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SDN and asked current students.
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I did mock interviews with my advisor and a couple of friends.
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Mock interviews with professors at my college.
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My notes, my application, SDN, google and numerous interview feedback questions
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the warm, welcoming, and family-oriented atmosphere at the school. They appreciated the friendly students and staff, the genuine care shown by faculty members, the strong sense of community, and the emphasis on hands-on learning experiences. Many also highlighted the up-to-date facilities, the support systems in place, and the diversity of the student body as positive aspects of their impressions.
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The interviewers were extremely nice and the interview was conversational. I felt really comfortable talking to them and they made me feel like they actually want me there.
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All of the community service they do
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I liked the Nashville area and the Meharry campus is pretty nice; they have done some renovations so it looks pretty good. The students seemed happy to be there which made me feel better about the school. Most of the faculty seem like they really care about the students and the work they do there. The clinic was not so bad either.
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The history about the school--designed to help the disadvantage get an education
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The family atmosphere and the new changes being made by the new dean.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the disorganization, rudeness of staff, outdated facilities, lack of technology, need for repairs and upgrades, the requirement to find their own patients, and some negative interactions during the interview process. Suggestions included improving staff professionalism, updating facilities, enhancing the interview experience, and providing more support for students in terms of patient recruitment and technology.
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Nothing really. I wish we would've had the option to tour the school in person but nothing was negative.
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The campus and classrooms are old, but the clinical portion of the campus is renovated.
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The school seems to be highly disorganized which is scary. Some of the faculty seems harsh/distant. Some of the facilities are old. Little to no financial aid in scholarships. One of the interviewers had an abrasive personality and would ask questions in a weird manner which made that particular interview difficult. They phrased their questions in a confusing way and would also ask me a question but then answer their own question before I could. They would also ask a question but then ask another question in the same breath and would get confused if I tried to answer both questions.
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The so called Ms. C...something was very rude. She was asking me riduculous questions eg: How will you pay for school, do you have any life challenges that would prevent you from being able to graduate, have you considered a Ph.D in chemistry? What's the role of a teacher in the classroom? You've not being in school for a few years, how do you hope to cope with the school work?
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Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known more about the interview process, the history of Meharry Medical College, and the area's safety and amenities. Suggestions included researching the school's location, preparing for separate interviews, and being aware of the potential waitlisting practices.
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I wish I knew more of the history of Meharry Medical College and how it started.
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nothing
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Not to have applied--it was a total waste of money! I felt they waitlisted me because I said I was disadvantaged--she goes, "look around, dental school is like business"
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Nashville was bigger than I expected but nothing major.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided feedback on the variability in interviewer style, the welcoming atmosphere of the school, the need for professional conduct during interviews, and the outdated technology at the institution. They also mentioned the supportive environment, the positive experiences with the faculty and students, and the importance of being oneself during the interview process.
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I spoke with other applicants and the interview experience changes greatly by who is interviewing you. Some interviewers are pretty abrasive and/or tough, others are kind and gentle and just want to have a simple conversation with you to get to know you better. Their opinions of you are separate so if you do bad in one interview, it will not affect the opinion of the other and vice versa.
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The school needs to learn how to conduct interviews professionally--it is embarrasing when the person interviewing you is not professional!
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They staff and students really seem like a family and they support each other.
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All in all, the interview was fine. Questions were all general questions that were easy to answer.
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Great school!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants suggest that the admissions office should improve overall organization, ensure clear communication and timely updates throughout the application process, and provide more advanced notice for interview dates. Additionally, they recommend refraining from asking about financial means during admissions interviews.
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Be better organized in general. The interview day was confusing and disorganized and applicants were not kept up-to-date on their status after interviews.
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Never ask students' how will you pay for school!
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More advanced warning in regards to interview date.
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