The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Columbus, OH
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 13% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low 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 low 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 inquiring about the candidate's motivation for pursuing dentistry, asking about their past experiences and challenges, exploring their volunteer activities, assessing their interpersonal skills and leadership qualities, and discussing their future aspirations in the field. Some respondents mentioned being asked Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) questions, indicating a structured format possibly involving ethical scenarios, as well as some respondents alluded to potential nondisclosure agreements due to the sensitive nature of the interview questions.
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Career other than dentistry.
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Leadership position
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MMI questions (ethical question)
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How would you give bad news to a patient?
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What career would you choose if you didn't choose dentistry?
What was the most interesting question?
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What confirmed my passion to dentistry
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What was the best day of your life?
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What do you do if a patient refuses your treatment plan?
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What do you like to do for fun?
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What should be done with dentists that do something unethical?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry discussed a variety of topics such as giving bad news to patients, handling conflicts, ethical situations, future goals in dentistry, and personal weaknesses. It seems like the interview format was not an MMI as respondents did not mention nondisclosure agreements or specific scenarios typical of MMI interviews.
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Leadership postion I had without being officially called a leader.
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How would you give bad news to a patient?
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Your happiest day
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How do you give bad news to a patient?
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What challenges in dentistry do foresee and how will you address it?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 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 another location.
📍 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 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 Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
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columbus
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US Airways
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Port Columbus
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COL
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CMH
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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small hotel in waverly
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Winston
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The Blackwell Inn
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The Blackwell
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Red Roof 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 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?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing the dental school's website, practicing interview questions from various sources including SDN and mock interviews, and researching the school thoroughly. Additionally, many emphasized the importance of being well-rested, dressing professionally, and approaching the interview as a conversation rather than a high-pressure situation.
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SDN, Mock interviews, youtube
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I did a mock interview with a career advisor at my college.
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SDN
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Practiced interview questions with college faculty.
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A professional school interview book, mock interviews, and SDN.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness, organization, and welcoming atmosphere at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. They appreciated the enthusiastic student ambassadors, helpful faculty, and the effort put into making the interview day a positive and informative experience. Many highlighted the campus spirit, professional approach, and attention to detail that contributed to a memorable visit.
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Very organized interview, people are super nice! It was fun
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How everyone was so nice, helpful, and fun to talk to.
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A lot of student interviewers. Makes you feel very comfortable and easy to talk with them.
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The pride of the school and the eagerness of faculty and current students to participate in the interview.
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How happy and excited about their school absolutely everyone at The Ohio State is.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by the older facilities and equipment, outdated preclinical labs, limited focus on the school during the process, lack of diversity, long interview days, and the need to ride a bus to get around campus. Suggestions included updating facilities, providing more information about the school, and improving diversity and the interview experience.
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I was interviewed by 3 dental students (Separately) and only one faculty member. One of the dental students seemed to only have a certain answer in mind for MMI questions and wont move to next question unless he hears what he expects! seems that not all dental students are not capable of interviewing others! (ended up only asked one question in my whole 15 minutes interview)
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The lunch- it seemed disorganized and was not very good. There was also no real tour of the school or facilities.
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I wish they had talked more about the school during the whole process. Mostly focused on the city.
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The building was pretty old, but they are under construction currently for a remodel/addition
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The older facilities, no electronic patient records, and no digital x-rays in the student clinics.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time to relax and not be nervous during the interview, as it was described as conversational and welcoming. Additionally, they suggested wearing comfortable shoes for the tour, being prepared to discuss all aspects of their application, and staying at the Blackwell Inn for a more pleasant experience.
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to relax! its very conversational and fun!
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To not be nervous- it was extremely chill.
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To not stress out about the interview. It is very welcoming and fun.
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That each interviewer asked about a different portion of my application so be prepared to address anything and everything on your application.
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They prepared us well for the interview. I wish I hadn't worn high-heels because the tour was long but very informative.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about their interview experience at the school, mentioning the friendly and welcoming faculty and staff, the relaxed and conversational interview style, and the school's impressive facilities and campus. Some noted the school's efforts to make the day enjoyable, while a few mentioned concerns such as outdated technology or lack of preparation for board exams.
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I really enjoyed the interview, I just wish there was a tour of the school. I attend school here now and can see why they didn't, especially since they are building a new building, but it would have been nice to see the facilities.
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Be yourself and know your application and why they make you a great person!
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Ohio state is a great school and it definitely showed through during the interview.
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Amazing school spirit, everyone is extremely friendly, great service opportunities, everyone is excited about being there, but they do have outdated technology.
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Great faculty and staff. Everyone is friendly and don't be shy. They just want to get to know you. Listen very carefully to questions and be humble, respectful but thoughtful on your answers. Be honest. The school is very impressive. I recommend staying at Blackwell. Call and ask for a special rate for interviewees. I am so grateful that I got the chance to interview here.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested having more faculty members conducting interviews, providing a better school tour, elaborating more on the school, curriculum, and opportunities, and improving the interview room environment. Some also mentioned disliking the short mini interviews and appreciated the welcoming and person-centered approach of the program.
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Have more faculty member interviewing than dental students. (at least 50%). or make sure all dental students interviewees are capable of interviewing others and listening to their ideas. Overall it was an amazing fun interview!
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Give a better tour of the school.
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Elaborate more on school, curriculum, and opportunities.
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Nothing
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Keep up the good work! The interview process was excellent.
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