University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Chapel Hill, NC
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 8% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate 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 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 ethical dilemmas faced, experiences demonstrating compassion, reasons for choosing dentistry as a career, personal attributes to contribute to the class, and reflections on community service involvement. Additionally, respondents mentioned questions related to the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format and nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process with specific scenarios and potential confidentiality requirements.
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How do you work in situations with many diverse people.
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Not specific but asked a lot of follow up questions to my answers. For example when I said in my free time I like to go on walks the interviewer asked me where are some of the places you go for walks?
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Who is your best friend and what do you love about him/her and what do you hate about him/her?
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Tell me about a specific time that you showed compassion to someone else.
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What are 2 ways that you would increase access to dental care in America?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics, including personal reflections, ethical scenarios, financial decisions, and reflections on dentistry. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as responses referenced a variety of thought-provoking inquiries, with some respondents mentioning nondisclosure agreements, while others focused on questions about challenges in dentistry, personal accomplishments, and ethical dilemmas.
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Where is your favorite place to eat?
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If you were to write an autobiography, what would you name it
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Something you recently learned about yourself?
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What are my thoughts on the deprivation of health care in parts of the US?
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What are some things you think will be a challenge for you as a dentist?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry discussed various topics including ethical dilemmas, personal strengths and weaknesses, healthcare policies, research background, and plans for improving oral health. The interview format may have been an MMI based on mentions of nondisclosure agreements, while questions ranged from scenarios like root canals on wrong teeth to reflections on acts of compassion and the importance of Medicaid in dentistry.
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No question comes to mind when thinking about the most difficult to answer but one thing to note is that a lot of times my interviewers would ask me the name of the faculty whom I have interacted with before meeting them. On the interview day my first scheduled event was the Financial Introduction seminar and in my interview right after my interviewee asked the name of the faculty that hosted that seminar. Same for my later interviews they asked me who interviewed me. While I don't know the ins and outs of the interview process I am sure that not being able to know the name of the faculty who you have interacted with would not be a good impression for your application.
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What is most important to you?
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What specifically do you plan on doing to improve the oral health of your hometown?
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n/a
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The positive and negative thing about myself.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 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 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
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rdu
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Raleigh-Durham
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Raleigh airport
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Durham
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DSM & RDU
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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n/a
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chapel hill inn
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Sheraton
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Marriott Residence Inn
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Homewood Suites, Durham
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 for questions and feedback, doing mock interviews, reviewing their application, and seeking advice from current students or dentists. Some also emphasized the importance of researching the school's website and discussing dentistry-related topics to demonstrate knowledge and engagement during the interview.
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Reviewed questions asked here on SDN, watched a lot of interview prep videos (particularly ones where a UNC Dental School Admissions faculty was guest featured or something like that), and did mock interviews.
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Mock interview, SDN
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SDN, Mock interviews with friends
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SDN
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Read over app, practiced with mom
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere created by the faculty, staff, and students, as well as the emphasis on making the interview experience comfortable and positive. They also highlighted the top-notch facilities, strong faculty, and overall sense of community at the school, which contributed to their positive impressions.
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How welcoming and friendly the faculty and students were on the day of. They truly tried to make students feel calm and not create a stressful environment and always gave positive words of encouragement. The school tour that was included on the interview day was also very appealing as they showed the ins and outs of the school along with many features and resources the school had to offer.
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overall sense of community is amazing
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How nice everyone was-from admissions to the other interviewees
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Everyone is so nice and welcoming!
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everything. All the staff and students were so welcoming and nice. the pizza social was fun and they had a great breakfast.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns related to the faculty's lack of interest and preparedness during interviews, as well as the impersonal and crowded nature of the interview process. Suggestions included improving faculty engagement, reducing the number of interviewees, and enhancing the overall personalization of the interview experience.
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nothing really.
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NOTHING!
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Nothing.
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nothing
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The faculty interviewers had not even reviewed my application, seemed disinterested, and were biased.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview process would be much more relaxed and laid back than anticipated. They emphasized the conversational nature of the interviews and the importance of being prepared for a relaxed, natural conversation rather than a formal question-and-answer session.
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That I did not have to be nearly as stressed as I was.
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It's a lot less stressful than you think it'll be!
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No.
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the interview is super laid back. They will ask you questions directly related to you app.
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That the interview isn’t a fair process.
What are your general comments?
The most common feedback and suggestions shared by applicants are that the interview day was well-organized and low-stress, with a focus on getting to know the applicants personally. They recommend being genuine, well-prepared, and showing enthusiasm for the school during the interviews.
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While the overall interview day felt very carefree and not stressful it is still important to prepare mentally and physically for any weird or odd curveballs that may be thrown at you. Another thing to note is for the three interviews they are done by 2 faculty and one current dental student. The faculty interviews are open-file while the student interview is closed file. It can be easy to be and act informal in the student interview but it is important to always maintain professionalism. Remember the names of all the students and faculty you have interacted with throughout the day to the best of your ability and try to be on your toes throughout the whole day. I would not be surprised if your behavior/actions in any and all parts of the day, not just the interview, are noted on your application. But overall it truly was a very enjoyable experience and I think it was a big factor in making me feel very good about my interviews.
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Don't overthink your answers, just say what's in your heart
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This school and the interviews were top notch!
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my dream school!!
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This school was unreal, and I would highly suggest applying there even though it is extremely competitive as an OOS student. They are the best of both worlds (world renowned, great COA). I was lucky enough to interview at many other outstanding programs, but UNC definitely stood out.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally felt satisfied with the professionalism and welcoming environment provided by the admissions office. Common suggestions included improving breakfast selection, offering easier access to supplemental applications, and ensuring clear communication about submission options for required forms.
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Nothing. I believe they truly did the best job of upholding professionalism while also making the environment as comforting and welcoming to the applicants as possible.
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Nothing really.
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Have more selection for the breakfast
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none
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Make sure interviewees know that they can e-mail the required safety and misc. forms instead of mailing them in.
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