Oklahoma City, OK
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.8
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 176 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 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 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 based on user responses include inquiries about personal experiences, motivations for pursuing dentistry, handling ethical dilemmas, manual dexterity skills, and leadership roles. Some respondents also mentioned being asked about specific scenarios, such as dealing with conflict in a dental practice or addressing unethical situations, while others highlighted the importance of volunteer work and extracurricular activities in shaping their future as dentists.
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Can you tell me about this (volunteer experience)?
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Tell me about yourself
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Tell us about yourself
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Given you are the owners of a dental practice, how would you handle a situation in which employees are fighting amongst themselves?
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Since you come from a family of dentists, do you think you are taking the easy route by choosing 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 inspirations, overcoming challenges, ethical scenarios, and unique qualities. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as some responses hinted at nondisclosure agreements, while other questions focused on personal interests, ethical dilemmas, and reasons for pursuing dentistry.
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Who inspires you?
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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?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult questions asked at University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry discussed a variety of topics, including handling stress, ethical scenarios in clinic, academic challenges due to disabilities, and personal motivations for pursuing dentistry. The interviews may have been in an MMI format, as some responses alluded to nondisclosure agreements, while common themes revolved around personal experiences, ethical dilemmas, and reasons for choosing the school.
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Tell me about a time you were stressed and how you handled it.
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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?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 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 the interview by reviewing their application materials, practicing with mock interviews, researching the school extensively, and utilizing resources like SDN and school websites to anticipate and answer potential questions effectively. Suggestions included practicing responses with friends or family, reviewing commonly asked questions, and ensuring a good night's sleep and confidence on the day of the interview.
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Reread my application materials
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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.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere during the interviews, the early clinical experience offered, the updated facilities and technology, the conversational and comfortable interview process, and the genuine interest of the admissions committee in getting to know them. Additionally, they appreciated the small class sizes, the professionalism and friendliness of the interviewers, and the overall supportive and down-to-earth environment of the school.
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The interview was fantastic, very conversational and enough time for them to really understand who I am.
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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.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about lack of detailed information provided during tours, outdated facilities, limited technology visibility, and a perceived lack of inclusivity and welcoming atmosphere. Suggestions include enhancing transparency during tours, updating facilities, showcasing technology, and fostering a more inclusive environment for all applicants.
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I feel like they didn't do enough to impress me as far as looking at the facilities and seeing the uniqueness of their school outside of talking about it.
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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)
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known about the lack of food provided during the interview day, the interview structure, the importance of researching the school, and the group interview with dental students. Additionally, they recommend arriving early, wearing a suit, and being aware of the ranking system based on GPA and DAT scores used by the admissions committee.
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There is no food provided for the interview day.
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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
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interviewers to be friendly and approachable, with a focus on getting to know them personally. Some expressed a wish for more information about the school, while others appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and positive experience.
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I thought the people were incredibly nice and wanted you to do well.
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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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest providing more detailed information during presentations beyond what is available online, offering a presentation or handout with school statistics, and giving out folders with information instead of just printouts of PowerPoint slides. Additionally, some applicants recommend starting the admissions process earlier to accommodate students with other offers.
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Bring food to the event.
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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
📍 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 in state students.
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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OKC
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Will Rogers World Airport
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 **Hyatt**.
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Bricktown Area
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Clarion Airport Hotel
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Clarion at the Airport
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Courtyard near Airport
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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 are your comments on where you stayed?
Based on the responses provided by the users, it seems that the most comments were about the fact that the accommodation has valet parking only.
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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
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