Chicago, IL
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 33% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ 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 reasons for choosing dentistry, experiences with de-stressing activities, ethical situations faced, strengths and weaknesses, diversity contributions, and knowledge of the curriculum. Some responses indicate an MMI format, with questions on shadowing, research, leadership roles, personal interests, and hypothetical scenarios like cheating or a world without dental diseases, potentially subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
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What do you know about our curriculum?
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1- I know nothing about you, tell me about yourself. 2- Why did you choose dentistry? 3- What do you do to de stress? 4- What is one thing that's not on your application that you would like the admissions committee to know about?
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What other languages do you speak, other than English?
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Why dentistry?
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why dentistry
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry discussed a variety of topics including ethical dilemmas, personal values not on applications, views on diversity, and hypothetical scenarios involving cheating or changes in the field. Some responses mentioned 'MMI' or 'Multiple Mini Interview', suggesting that the interview format may have included scenarios, group activities, and possibly a nondisclosure agreement.
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Have you ever been in a situation where your morals/ ethics were challenged.
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What is one thing that's not on your application that you would like the admissions committee to know about?
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What do you know about the program?
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what would you do if you saw someone cheating
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One of your group members does not want to participate in a group project and the assignment is due soon, what do you do?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry discussed various topics such as ethical dilemmas, views on diversity, personal definitions of success, and opinions on healthcare in society. Additionally, some respondents mentioned questions related to the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, which may include scenarios involving ethical decision-making, while others highlighted the importance of knowing one's application thoroughly due to the closed-file nature of the interview process.
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None were difficult to me.
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What was an ethical situation that you were put in previously?
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how do you feel about diversity
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What does success mean to you?
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The ethics question, what would you do if you see your best friend cheating in a test?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 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 a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
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 Admissions staff personnel
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 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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
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midway airport
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ORD
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O'Hare
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Midway
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MDW
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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UIC Marriott
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Sofitel Chicago Downtown
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La Quinta
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Crown Plaza Chicago Metro
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Best Western
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 like SDN, watching YouTube videos about the school, reviewing common interview questions, practicing answers, and researching the school's website. Mock interviews, discussions with current students/alumni, and reviewing their own application were also common strategies employed for interview preparation.
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By going on a tour and doing an open house before hand. Being myself, SDN, their website and YouTube videos.
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Looking through SDN example and previous questions, watching tons of Youtube videos about UIC COD on their channel, and also reading them about them on their website and talking to other dental students on there.
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sdn, being myself
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SDN
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Youtube videos, SDN threads, friends
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and positivity of the staff, faculty, and students at the dental school. They appreciated the supportive atmosphere, conversational interview style, and the school's commitment to continuous improvement through renovations, curriculum changes, research opportunities, and community outreach programs.
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The interviewer's kind personality and ability to answer questions to a full extent.
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How the interviewer was very nice and calm and tried his best to relax me by smiling and complimenting me on my answers!
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Sim lab
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the new curriculum with pre-clinicals in D1 great speciality programs location and patient exposure
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Nice admin and tour guide. Friendly students
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were negatively impacted by factors such as outdated facilities, limited interaction during interviews, lack of renovations in certain areas, and negative experiences with staff or current students. Suggestions included improving facilities, providing more informative interviews, and addressing issues with staff behavior to enhance the overall applicant experience.
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nothing
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Nothing.
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Interviewers responded negatively to my inability to speak Spanish.
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Main school and patient entrance: very outdated and cold!
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tiny class size- of the 70, 22 spots are already reserved, so only 48 available not hearing back in december with a november interview
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known ahead of time about the format of the interviews, to review their applications beforehand, the need for preparation, the clinical orientation of the interviews, potential travel issues, and the curriculum changes at the school. They also mentioned the importance of arriving early, being prepared with questions, and being aware of the school's reputation and facilities.
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None they answered all my questions beforehand.
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Nothing.
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n/a
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To review my application in order to refresh everything before entering into the interview.
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the interviewers background.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally emphasized the importance of researching the school and its curriculum, preparing for the interview, being oneself, and dressing professionally. They also highlighted the friendly and welcoming nature of the admissions staff and faculty, as well as the overall positive experiences during the interview process.
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Do your research ob the school and its curriculum. know your strengths and weaknesses well you should be fine,
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Very nice and easy interview. Just prep ahead of time and know everything you can about UIC COD and you will do great. GOOD LUCK!!
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It was a very exciting day. I expected it to be difficult and stressful but it was not like that at all. Do not worry and just be yourself.
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This was my first interview, everyone was really nice and kind and trying to make you feel at ease and welcomed. I hope I did better than I think.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants appreciate the helpful and friendly approach of the admissions office staff. Suggestions included improving response times to inquiries, providing refreshments during interviews, and maintaining consistent communication.
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None they are really helpful.
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None, thank you!
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I have tried to reach out three times with important questions to the admissions office, and they completely ignore all three of my emails. When we are about to pay close to $350,000 for our education, the minimum is that our questions are answered and the communication is flawless. Schools that receive three times more applications than UIC respond in a timely manner.
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n.a
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Cut it with the good cop bad cop. It's offputting
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