Milwaukee, WI
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 16% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ 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 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 area’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.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about reasons for not reporting cheating, personal heroes, leadership qualities, motivations for choosing dentistry, challenges faced, and role models. Some respondents mentioned a Multiple Mini Interview format, which may involve a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked during the interview process.
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What would be a reason to not report a student that has cheated?
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Describe your perfect dental school to me.
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Who is your hero and why?
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Why Marquette? Why dentistry ? What did your work experience teach you ?
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Why dentistry?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Marquette University School of Dentistry discussed various scenarios such as decision-making under disagreement, handling challenging patients, ethical dilemmas, leadership experiences, and personal qualities. The interview format appears to be an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the diverse range of situational and ethical questions asked, suggesting respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
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Tell me about a time you made a decision that someone disagreed with.
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Do you want to specialize?
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How do you define success in X years?
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Questions about my undergraduate activities.
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Have you ever been in a situation in which you didn't want to complete a task but you were forced to complete it anyhow?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Marquette University School of Dentistry discussed various scenarios, such as dealing with difficult patients, handling conflicts, demonstrating diversity awareness, and reflecting on personal weaknesses. Some respondents mentioned facing challenging ethical dilemmas like reporting cheating or managing stress as a returning student, while others found questions about influential figures in their lives or contributions to the dental program demanding.
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What would be a reason to not report a student that has cheated?
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Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult patient. Now let's say the patient became upset or angered. How would you handle it?
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How will you pick the school of you choice?
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The diversity question.
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Tell me about a time you went above and beyond what was asked of you
✅ 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?
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?
Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by utilizing resources like SDN (Student Doctor Network), reviewing their applications and the school's website, practicing out loud, and seeking feedback from current students or friends. They also focused on being themselves, familiarizing themselves with common interview questions, and staying relaxed through activities like listening to music or praying.
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SDN, all the questions I was asked were on this site.
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SDN
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Reviewed my application and the school's website
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Read the school's website, read SDN, practiced out loud.
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SDN and school website.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and supportiveness of the staff, faculty, and students, as well as the state-of-the-art facilities and clinics. They appreciated the emphasis on clinical practice, the positive atmosphere within the school, and the well-structured interview day. Many also highlighted the welcoming environment, the new building, and the opportunities for hands-on experience from the first year.
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The transparency of the administration and the emphasis on collaboration between the students. The people that interviewed me were very proud of the connection the faculty form with the students.
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How supportive and friendly the staff are.
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The incredibly friendly faculty, staff, and students as well as the facility itself.
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Amazing up-to date facilities and classrooms
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Faculty friendliness, clinic, sim lab
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback about the rushed and impersonal interview process, limited interaction with students, unfavorable impressions of some interviewers, concerns about the location and weather in Milwaukee, and a lack of enthusiasm from current students. Suggestions included improving the interview format to allow for more personalized interactions, showcasing the school's strengths better on the website, and enhancing the overall experience for prospective students.
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Nothing about the school! Milwaukee seems like a little bit of a drag though.
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How rushed the interview was. I was only given 15 minutes with each interviewer. The interview was on Zoom bc of COVID so maybe it would be different in person.
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Only two students present on the student panel.
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Location
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The lack of interest, engagement, or facial expression some of the interviewers show (2/4). Those interviewers were un-relatable and seemed like they were just there to read off of a question bank. Sure, it may be to gauge how you react during an interview, but interviews are already extremely stressful. This can hinder an already nervous student to show their personality and convey their interest in the school.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known ahead of time that the interview process would be relaxed and conversational, with a speed dating format. They also highlighted the importance of being well-versed in leadership qualities and understanding the program's facilities and interview structure.
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How conversational the interview would be.
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How relaxed the interview was going to go. It's really nothing to stress over.
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How relaxed they try to make the interview process
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To be well versed with leadership qualities and what that means to you in dentistry.
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That the interview would be a little more stressful than I thought.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview experience at Marquette to be laid back and comfortable, with a focus on getting to know the applicant's personality and reactions under stress. Some mentioned positive impressions of the school's facilities, program, and people, while a few noted concerns about specific interviewers or aspects of the location.
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Practice SDN questions!
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Marquette seems like an excellent school, aside from the location. The interview was very laid back. They want you to feel comfortable. Be prepared for some tell me about yourself questions and some ethical questions. Just be yourself and you will do great!
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Went into it thinking I wouldn't like it because of the location, but the school itself made me feel like I could seriously consider attending, should I be accepted.
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The set-up of the interview day was great and ran very smoothly.
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I loved marquette. i hope i get in!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested providing more interview time to avoid feeling rushed and enhancing the screening process for interviewers. Additionally, allowing for online submission of supplemental applications and fees was recommended for convenience.
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n/a
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Please allow for more than 30 minutes for an interview. The interview felt very rushed. I would've liked to have more time with the faculty and staff.
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Allow supplemental application & fee to be submitted online.
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to scrutinize more heavily the individuals they choose to interview applicants. 2/4 interviewers were almost rude during the interview and were literally the only thing that put a bad taste in my mouth about the otherwise awesome school.
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none. They were awesome! :)
📍 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 4-6 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 Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
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MKE
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Milwaukee airport
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Milwuakee Airport
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Zoom -- COVID
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milwaukee
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 user responses is Hampton Inn.
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Ambassador
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Best Western (Downtown)
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Brookfield Sheraton
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Courtyard Marriott Downtown
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Hampton 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?
No responses
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