University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
Oklahoma City, OK
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% of interviews, indicating it is moderately 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?
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 leadership experience, motivations for pursuing dentistry, handling ethical dilemmas in a dental setting, personal strengths and weaknesses, and scenarios related to practice management and patient care. Some respondents mentioned questions specific to Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) format, which may involve non-disclosure agreements regarding the interview content.
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Do you have any leadership experience?
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Tell me about yourself
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Why dentistry?
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Tell us about yourself
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Why dentistry
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics including personal qualities, ethical scenarios, hobbies, academic challenges, and memorable life experiences. Some responses hinted at an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, suggesting that applicants may have faced similar scenarios during the interviews.
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If not dentistry what would you do?
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Asked specifics about my hobbies based on my application
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Asked about my grades, and if I struggled, how did I overcome it
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What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you?
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none
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry discussed a variety of topics including handling dental school's difficulty level with a learning disability, ethical scenarios in clinic, and personal strengths compared to other candidates. Some responses hinted at an MMI format, possibly under a nondisclosure agreement, with questions about procedures, ethical dilemmas, and personal attributes.
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Why was the DAT hard?
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Asked me to tell them about a procedure and the steps of it
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What do you like about our school?
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Because of your academic record and learning disability, do you think you are going to be able to handle dental schools difficulty level? Board exams? Etc?
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Ethical scenario about what I would do if I cut the wrong tooth while in clinic
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 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 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 0-1 hour 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 Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
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Will Rogers World Airport
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OKC
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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Super 8
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Staybridge Suites
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Marriott
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Hyatt Place
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Hyatt
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?
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Ehh it was okay but its valet only
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Near baseball stadium, got to see fireworks show after game from window
✅ 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 utilizing resources like SDN, practicing mock interviews, researching the school, and reviewing their application. Suggestions included practicing answering questions with friends or family, getting a good night's sleep, and being themselves during the interview.
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SDN, mock interviews
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SDN
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Wrote a list of questions I thought they would ask and answered them with notes. Practices (not memorized) everything I wanted to say and the points I wanted to come across & of course mock interviews
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Mock interviews, research the school as much as possible. They do not give much info on interview day.
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-SDN interview questions - Practiced virtual interview with friend
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the early clinical experience starting in the first year, the welcoming and friendly environment, the updated facilities and technology, the small class size, and the genuine interest of the admissions committee in getting to know the candidates. Additionally, they appreciated the professionalism, friendliness, and down-to-earth nature of the interviewers and staff, as well as the school's focus on creating a low-stress and comfortable interview atmosphere.
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That they start in the clinic their D1 year
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Welcoming family environment, beautiful campus
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Very easy going and interview felt like a conversation
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Updated clinics and early clinical experience.
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- Organizations -Vertical Teams in clinic
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about a lack of friendliness among current students, outdated facilities, limited information provided during the tour, a perceived good ol' boy atmosphere, and a focus on telling rather than teaching the "why" behind diagnoses and procedures. Suggestions included improving campus amenities, enhancing transparency during tours, and fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students.
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During the tour none of the current students said hi to yes, didn't seem friendly
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Older facilities. School seems dark even with renovations
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Loved it
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- School is located in a food desert - Expensive for OOS students (increased tuition from Class of 2025 A LOT) - Interviewer told me that his red flag from the school was that the school is not focused on teaching students the "Why" behind diagnoses and clinic procedures. They often just tell them what to do rather than let them make a treatment plan early on. - Do not let students place implants (only restore)
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They never showed us a presentation or gave information to us of any kind. We were only allowed to ask questions to current students in the room and our interviewers. I feel like I have close to zero information about the school. Students were also told to not ask the interviewers questions about specialty programs.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the interview structure, the importance of relaxation, researching the school thoroughly, the presence of a group interview, the need to arrive early, and the relaxed nature of the interview process. Additionally, some mentioned the ranking system based on GPA and DAT scores used by the admissions committee.
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That it is a 45 min interview and there are 2 faculty members in the room interviewing you
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Just try to relax
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Research as much as possible about this school before the interview. Go on forums, find anything.
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- School has already made a decision to do virtual classes for D1 (possibly D2 students) for Fall 2021 because of COVID
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More information about the school
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about their interview experiences, mentioning friendly interviewers, a relaxed atmosphere, and comfort during the process. Some expressed concerns about lack of information or specific aspects of the school, while others highlighted the school's strengths and technology.
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They talked alot about money
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Great interview experience overall. Interviewers were very kind and conversational
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Enjoyed my interview
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- Overall, my interview gave me a terrible impression of the school. Not open minded to different type and backgrounds of students. This school seems set in their ways of doing dentistry how it has been done since 1970 and the faculty like it that way and don't want to change.
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The school seems great, but I just wish I knew more about it
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested starting the admissions process earlier, providing more detailed information during interviews or presentations, and offering materials with key statistics and school information. Additionally, some applicants mentioned the importance of transparency and the need for timely acceptance decisions for in-state students.
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Start earlier and provide lunch
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Interview day was extremely short. Presentations could have had more info outside of what can be found online. Thank you for transparency about Tulsa clinic though :)
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I did not come out learning anything I already knew from their website.
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Very kind people, no suggestions needed
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Please give us a presentation about your school. If not that, give us a handout with statistics and what we need to know about the school. Your approach is rubbing student the wrong way.
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