Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 21% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
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 applicant's background, interests, hobbies, strengths and weaknesses, reasons for choosing dentistry and a specific school, experiences in the field, ability to handle stress, and future goals. Some interviews follow the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, where respondents might be subject to a nondisclosure agreement, while others focus on creating a relaxed and conversational atmosphere to assess the applicant's fit for the program.
Tell me about one of your hobbies, and why you enjoy it.
Student interviewer a lot more relaxed. Told you flat out they don't want to be impressed by you just want to have a normal conversation and answering any questions you have. They just wanted to make sure you weren't socially awkward. Also before the interview the dental students would let you know what the faculty interviewer was and what were their interest and what not.
Since you are already familiar with the dental office, what would you do if you fould out one of your office managers was embezling your money? (odd question).
didn't ask me any. the student interviewer said, "i don't have a set of questions to ask you... so you ask ME anything you want!" we ended up talking for 45 min
the faculty member also didn't ask me any questions... he was such a friendly guy.. we ended up talking for over an hour and everyone else was gone already!
they very thoroughly review everyone's application and not just invite you based on your GPA and DAT scores... they really look carefully at the trend and your personality
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine discussed a variety of topics such as career goals, personal attributes, and past experiences. While some respondents mentioned standard interview questions, others highlighted unique inquiries like "Can I see your socks?" and "If you could eat lunch with one person, who would it be?" indicating a mix of traditional and unconventional questions in the interview process.
What do you find most rewarding about working with patients in a dental setting?
Tell me about yourself. (I always like this question, because it allows me to talk about the topics that I believe are the strong points of my application).
I already knew the interviewer before hand, so he started off saying, "This may be a dumb question, you have only been in the US for long but why is your English so good, why?"
If I had any concerns about the school...I was impressed with the answer I got when presenting concerns over how new the school was. I was shown a lot of compelling evidence that the school will do well in the future.
"What should I know about you that is not in your file?" Good question...a little tricky if it has been sometime since you completed your AADSAS application and UNLV secondary.
Nothing. They don't ask one of those random questions you either know the answer to or don't. At least my interviewer didn't (Dr. Brownstein's really nice!)
some weird manual dexterity question regarding the manipulation of my hands and my face. It silly because it had nothing to do with manual dexterity....it was a trick. Either you know how to do it or you don't.
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including leadership style, community involvement, academic performance, and reasons for school choice. Many responses indicated a conversational and informal interview style, while some mentioned specific questions related to ethical dilemmas, personal weaknesses, and future career plans. Additionally, references to the MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements were noted in responses that mentioned comparisons between programs and questions about handling interpersonal conflicts.
Dentistry is a collaborative activity and requires a professional with skill and sensitivity. Can you describe your leadership style and provide an example of collaboration in which you demonstrated sensitivity?
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?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their AADSAS application and practicing common interview questions, often using resources like SDN and the school's website. Mock interviews with friends and family, as well as researching typical questions asked in dental school interviews, were also common strategies utilized.
Prepared answers to typical questions, but none were asked. I was just myself and ended up just chatting like she and he were friends or colleagues, while remaining humble and appreciative.
Applicants were consistently impressed by the brand new state-of-the-art facilities, friendly and enthusiastic faculty, integrated curriculum, high-tech environment, and the emphasis on community service and student well-being at the dental school. Suggestions included continuing to focus on student needs, maintaining the positive and supportive atmosphere, and further developing the innovative curriculum to meet the evolving demands of dental education.
The students loved their school and talked highly of it. The faculty are also super kind and helpful.
The faculty were super kind. They showed genuine interest throughout the day. They didn't waste any of our time either. The whole place just came off great.
brand new facilities, friendly faculty, great sense of community found within the school and you can get a good sense of how much of an impact the school has made throughout the Las Vegas community
The staff seemed very invested in the school and really care about the students and the members of the community. I liked how they were very honest and "real" during the initial presentation. There was no sugar coating, they told us that dental school is very difficult and told us about the tools they would give us to help us get through school. Also, there are many opportunities to work on patients and get time in clinic, there is a high need in the area for affordable dental work.
Interviewing with Dr. White, he was awesome. He was very enthusiastic and seemed genuinely excited and interested in me and my choice of choosing a school. He was straightforward and made suggestions based on my school options.
The technology used at the school, friendly dental students that were willing to help, laid back atmosphere, friendly faculty, patient pool, focus on community service
The faculty and students are always so friendly and open and the facilities are nice and high-tech. Everything is digital and paperless. Also they have many community outreach programs.
The faculty seem especially nice and real genuine. The new sim lab and the clinics are definitely a plus. It was obvious that a lot of stuff is going on there. This school is going places.
The facilities are amazing. Top notch, all digital, and very new. Also, the staff and students are all very laid-back and eager to truthfully answer your questions.
Facilities are new and look like more is still being developed. Wireless internet throughout building, curriculum is set up integratively so you learn only what is pertinent.
State of the art facilities, size of the operatories, paperless everything, student-faculty relationships, area, cost of living, fast construction, learn Spanish, current students who just talk to you randomly, ....
I've been working at the school over over three years now, so I know the good and bad. I like the school and I am proud to be a member of it, so everything looks good to me.
The students LOVED the school. They also ALL talked positively about living in Las Vegas. The clinic has huge spaces for each station and they are paperless! They have everything backed up 3-fold so there don't seem to be computer issues-the bugs have been worked out. The students have influence on the direction of the curriculm and have a real sense of worth. The faculty treats them as equals. Every note and textbook is in electronic form. You spend classes discussing, not scribbling notes! What an awesome program!
The technology is advanced and therefore your learning with some of the best materails. I also liked there sim labs. There is plenty of room and very nice.
clinic is HUGE, lots of patients, very diverse patient base, they teach you Spanish, and first year students go into the clinic to assist, the integrated approach in their teaching
The facilities are fabulous and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The admissions and faculty that we met tried very hard to show us that UNLV is an innovative and dynamic school that cares about its students.
facilities are top notch...everything brand new...tons of patients at the clinic...faculty seems very caring for the students...building and classrooms impressive as well
BRAND NEW SCHOOL!!! All the equipment is like only 8 to 9 months old. No books at the school. Everything is on a DVD and you download it to your laptop. Very impressed.
All of the new facilities as well as the mix of traditional and problem-based curriculum. I was also impressed with the fact that clinical training begins in the first year.
Everyone was friendly and excited to be there. All of the faculty were proud to be there and wanted the students to do the best that they could. If something wasn't working for the majority of the students they would change it.
the school is huge and everything is brand new. they are paperless which is the way most schools will be going in the future. all the students were nice and happy with their choice in attending UNLV.
The whole atmosphere was exciting, everyone is excited. The faculty seemed to know most of the dental students by there first name. The facilities are second to none.
The school was the nicest out there. everything is brand new and the faculty is so kind and willing to talk about there programs. They treat you like there equal from the time you step foot on campus.
Facility is just awesome! Everything's pretty much new, top-notch, high-tech! No papers! Everything's on DVDs and laptops and wireless internet! No more textbooks! Yay! And the faculty members are super nice. I was kind of nervous and scared and they really helped me feel at ease. Great school overall!
Everything is digitalized, even the text books. The only thing you need to carry around is your laptop, which has all dvd, powerpoint and graphic files downloaded.
UNLV has a very progressive educational approach that is still a work in progress. There are some very impressive people on the faculty (FOUR board exam authors!!).
They mix this with a very laid-back atmosphere (Dr. Kingsley is a hoot). This is important on interview day when nerves are on edge!!!
The innovative curriculum, the faculty (Dr. Kingsley is so hilarious and down to earth!), and the PICTURES of the new facility. Also, it was soo great to finally have an option to come back to my home town and receive a great education!
Everyone absolutely RAVES about this school. It's an awesome Integrated Curriculum, focusing on personal research as well as group learning. Brand new state of the art facilities, cheap housing.
The level of organization during the interview process (tells you a lot about the school i think). The presentation of the new campus they are building. The need for new dental professionals in the state. The overall cirriculum. The "open door" policy.
The program was really emphasised on adapting to the needs of the students. The Faculty that I met were all super friendly and seemed to care to great deal
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the high tuition costs, lack of facilities such as a cafeteria or library on campus, the unenthusiastic attitude of some students towards the school, and the perceived disorganization during tours and presentations. Suggestions included improving transparency on tuition and financial aid, enhancing campus amenities, and ensuring a more engaging and professional atmosphere for prospective students.
Some students said if they had a choice they would go else where. During the financial aid section the speaker made it sound like we would 'easily' pay back our loans and that most students only have about $150,000 in debt when they graduate which is totally inaccurate. Very turned off by the school trying to brush the issue of cost aside.
The student's didn't really seem too invested in the school. They didn't have much of a gung-ho attitude about the program. When I asked several students about why they chose UNLV over other schools, they didn't mention anything about the school, the staff, or the curriculum. Instead, they talked about how UNLV was close to home and they didn't want to be far from their wives, kids, parents, etc.
Student interviewer, he didn't seem like he was listening at all while I was talking. Looking everywhere but at me while I was talking and just kept checking his phone. Why was this kid on the admissions committee?
Vague financial aid presentation
The student who was giving my tour was a D-1 and seemed lost.
Pre-doc's don't do molar endo.
Not a big negative, but I'd prefer something more typical for lunch like some subs rather than thanksgiving dinner.
-The students who gave us the tour kind of rushed through the whole thing, so we didn't get a chance to see all the facilities thoroughly.
-UNLV does not have a cadaver lab.
Male to female ratio is horrible. A admissions committee member looked as if she did not want to be there. Perhaps a genuine smile would have been nice. Lunch wasn't good.
The school location, think multi-million dollar building surrounded by bumbs! The dean (sort off, he's already taken up a new position), just look at him gave me the chills. And the head of admissions, she was very rude looking, and did not smile at all.
the lack of diversity at the school (it was mostly white male...), there is no gym or cafe at the school. no scholarship b/c no alummi assoication yet...
the neighborhood is a little shady.. no on-site cafeteria except for a small sandwich shop, can only use internet during lunch time, student is not diverse enough
The school environment is extremely hectic...I don't think that is a negative thing, only that it seems as though if you go there, you better really be on top of your game if you want to survive.
Dr. Ancajas was very rude in her interview with me. More interested in the answering her cell phone then talking to me. Asked a few very unprofessional and personal questions, that bothered be a bit. High cost of tutition.
I had a weird feeling at this interview that I didn't really get at other schools...It seemed as though the faculty was indifferent as to whether or not I, or even the group of candidates as a whole chose UNLV.
they weren't organized. The speakers came in at their own time. There was no one to really guide you when you arrive at the school. I felt like I was in class for 4 hours because all you do is listen to people speak.
My student interviewer seemed incredibly bored and disinterested in what I had to say. He kept leaning lower and lower on the table like he wanted to take a nap. I also really didn't like the location and the fact that the student body was an older crowd.
The school had no track record, they mentioned that they were so new that they did not complile a senior class schedule. They mentioned that they take a lot of input from the students about the shape of the curriculum, while I appreciate the faculty's openness to student input, I felt that it was a little excessive. I was also shocked to learn that UNLV is one of the more expensive dental schools, yet the admissions staff made several comments that made you question the financial stability of the school. Finally, too much attention was paid to the fact that they are "100% Paperless." It was like being told come here because our charts are a pretty color and we have a neat picture on our textbooks.
PRICE PRICE PRICE!!! Although Dr. Davenport gave very convincing justification for it in that the architects of the school want to make the school autonomus from the fickle Nevada state legislature!!!
TUITON! TUITION! TUITION! I was sooo mad to discover how much in-state tuition was and that there were no school scholarships or grants. I so wanted UNLV to be at the top of my list but I had to drop it down a few notches knowing I could get a cheaper education being an out-of-state student at a more established and accredited institution.
VERY disorganized presentation and VERY unorthodox interview for me. We started about 15-20 minutes late and it seemed each person went over their allotted time. Consequently, our tour was rushed and I arrived to my interview 5 minutes late.
When introduced to my interviewer, he began interviewing me outside and with a dental student standing right there! This led to some awkward questions and answers. Frankly, I was pissed that the student didn't excuse himself. We finally went into his office (with some prodding from me) but he left his door open. As faculty and students passed by and even walked into the office, my answers were frequently interrupted and I had to regroup and get back on track. I felt this was somewhat unprofessional. He was a very nice guy though and seemed to be genuinely interested in why I was interested in dentistry.
When I was there, I was walking around outside from building to building to tour the temp campus (100+ weather). They will have the shadow campus up by next year though.
No facilities, the dental students were learning in room next to where the custodial crew was tuning lawn mowers, and only a moveable partition kept the rooms apart.
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews, the importance of being themselves, the expensive cab rides, the biochemistry requirement, the lack of preparation needed for the interviews, and the disorganization of the school. They also mentioned the need to arrive early, the high cost of tuition, and the fact that the school is still in development.
We would introduce ourselves in front of the entire group.
To prepare more questions for my time with the student interviewer. He only asked 1 question and I was expected to keep the conversation going the rest of the time.
They have research opportunities. Also, anatomy is a requirement now. They changed this mid-way through the application cycle. I wish I had known, so I could've saved $ by not applying to the school.
That the interviews were going to be so relaxed. We're graded on a 1-5 scale and both the faculty and student interviews are worth the same amount of points. The faculty that interviewed me kept saying I had great stats and that I'll get into a dental school. The student interviewer and I talked about where we grew up and about NFL football and our fantasy leagues.
The student interviewer only had one required question, and other than that it was really conversational. The faculty interview was also very conversational as opposed to going through a list of questions. . . very comfortable.
How friendly and comfortable everyone makes you feel. I was really nervous, so had I known how laid-back the environment was ahead of time, it would have eased my stress a bit.
That a homosexual professor would be so crude and off color during the presentaion. You could tell alot of his students were uncomfortable with him and his gay jokes.
There are two interviews; one with a student and one with a faculty member. They each give you a score of 1-5 and have equal input on your admission. They are also big into statistics.
Well now I know that I have to purchase a $2500 computer from them my first year, but its definitely worth it to not carry heavy books around all year.
We got the chance to have lunch (unsupervised) with several DS1's and DS2's for about 45 minutes...I wish I had had thought of more questions to ask them ahead of time.
There is a biochem requirement for acceptence into the program, so take it if you have not already. Also, a 1200 square foot home in Vegas and the surrounding area goes for about $207,000, which is a ton coming from were I live.
The interview is interesting in the fact that you are interviewed by a faculty member and also by a student and there opinion of you carries equal weight.
I wish that I had known how new the school is. I would also recommend that you try to arrange for a taxi ahead of time, otherwise you are in for a bit of a wait.
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the relaxed and friendly interview atmosphere at UNLV, with many expressing a strong interest in attending the school due to its modern facilities and supportive faculty. Some mentioned concerns about disorganization during the day and a few noted issues with specific interviewers, but overall, the experience left a favorable impression on most applicants.
I loved UNLV! If you get the chance to interview here, definitely do so!
Overall interview day wss very relaxing and fun. Student interview was fun and great. We just had a conversation! No question was asked. Faculty interview was good too but little stressful because of their tone and just atmosphere in a room..UNLVSDM is s grest school!
Very casual interview, the faculty member was very nice and overall I left with a good feel for the school, curriculum and expectations of learning style.
Our tour was given by D1 students who had only been there like 3 weeks, and they didn't show us the clinic or other basic things. They kept getting lost which made it hard to get a good feel of the school
the interview day really got me stoked about possibly attending UNLV. the admissions committee wants you to attend the place that's best for you and your learning style, something I think was noble of them to point out, especially when for many of us, it was our first interview.
Very relaxed and easy interviews. They simply want to see who you really are. If you go, I advise just trying to have a conversation not a formal interview. Relax!
I had two interviews at separate times: a student and a prof. both were really relaxed and informal. I loved the professors who presented and the students who took us on tour. they're all really happy to be there.
Presentations. Lunch. Tour. Interviews. I was impressed by the facilities. Do the staff members have much to offer? Who knows. It seems like the number 1 aspect of the school is that everything is digital. So what?
There were two different interviews, one from faculty and one from a 3rd or 4th year student. I thought this was genius. The faculty one was open file and was pretty personal. They really wanted to get to know me which was excellent and referred a lot to my personal statement. The student interview was more to kind of dig a little deeper and see if you really meant business/could hack it in dental school. My experience may have differed with other students since there were 20 of us and 10 different interviewers for each interview.
I had a real positive experience. Students and faculty alike seemed real happy to be there. All of the full-time faculty I met have been there at least 3 years (minus Dean West who just arrived last spring). They've retained loyalty to the school, because they really like being there. That says a lot.
I thought the interview was very positive. Both the faculty and student that interviewed me were nice and we shared certain commonalities (the faculty was from my home state and the I speak the students native language). I don't know if that was done intentionally or not, but it certainly helped. The faculty member talked a lot - it was hard to fit a word in edge-wise. The student seemed a little stoic and serious.
So you basically meet with and talk to all of the other predental students in this big auditorium at the beginning and find out that the majority of them are either Mormon or go to a Mormon school then...
1)Overview of school and dental statistics with Brownstein/Ancajas.
2)Overview of financial aid with really cool/laid back black guy.
3)Overview of curriculum by very nice and funny, "colorful" guy who will make you laugh.
4)Quick lunch of deli sandwhiches, chips, soda/water, pickle, and a chocolaty pastry thing.
5)Quick tour of the school with students.
6)Interviews with students or faculty who will rate you 1-5 on how you did on the interview. They may or may not be on the actual admissions committee. Doesn't really matter though cause they are all very nice.
So laid back. Both student and faculty interviewers were extremely helpful and friendly. They want to know about who you are as a person and whether or not UNLV is a good fit for.
Interviews were very enjoyable. Both the dental student and professor made the interview more of a get-to-know-you session, where you as the prospective student were able to steer the direction of the interview towards areas in which you thought were important. I like this type of interview more than others because you get to ask pertinent questions and find out more about the school itself, rather than the interviewer trying to stump you with numerous difficult questions that do not really reflect your personality or desire to enter into the dental field.
UNLV interview is one of the most informative and impressive interviews,its layed back, youll get alot out of it, and come away understanding alot more about the process.
Ok, first let me say that I went into the interview not expecting much and I left with this school being my second choice. I loved the technology focus at this school, it just makes sense to have records kept electronically. People mentioned that the school is in a bad part of town. So what? That to me is a plus, where else are you going to put a low cost clinic to attract future patients? You dont have to live next door.
Also I read some things about a gay professor making them feel uncomfortable. Personally speaking, I think his part of the presentation was the best. It also turned out that he was my faculty interviewer and he was really cool and very funny.
I got out of the interview at 2 pm. Lunch was sandwiches, cookies, chips, and sodas, all you could eat. Anyways, I was highly impressed and am seriously considering going there.
Pretty good. My legs fell asleep because we spent a real long time sitting through the first few speakers in the morning. All the other interviewees and our student interviewers were very nice. The student interview was closed file except for my personal statement so we spent a lot of time rehashing information about my volunteer work, leadership experience and DAT and GPA scores. He also asked a lot of questions about strengths, weaknesses, etc. Faculty interview was very laid back.
The day was very disorganized, gay professor offended me and made me feel way uncomfortable.
Dean was in and out of presentation after getting there late.
The interviews were about what you would expect from any dental school. No real surprising questions. One interview was with a student, which I think is just more of a question-asking opportunity for the applicant.
The presentations were informative and entertaining. The students had only good things to say about the faculty members. The facilities were REALLY state of the art. I read about it but didn't know what that meant until I actually witnessed it. Both my interviewers were very nice and understanding. I actually enjoyed my interviews because I got to know each of them as a person and the school better. People complain about the area, but I think it's good to have the strip nearby for events such as weekend dinners with the significant other or friend. It rained when I went. I love the rain, so it made the experience even more enjoyable.
In overall, the experience was great and I loved the school. The facilites and paper less lectures is very new and modern. Since the school is new, they are implementing the new ideas and technologies for the future dentists.
Dr. Ancajas did a good job, I learned a few things I didn't know. Dr. Kingsly was funny. The two one-to-one interviews were good, I enjoyed talking to the faculty and getting to know them better. Overall I had a good time and I hope I make it for 2006
Everyone was very open. They outlined their place in the admission process and statistics for admission. We were breifed on Financial Aid stuff (really boring-if you've been through one interview, you've already heard everything they will say). Next came a briefing on their curriculum and a school tour. I liked having the interview at the end of the day. It allowed me to have questions ready that were relevant and informed.
My husband and I spent a few hours looking at neighborhoods and found they all look alike. We come from Seattle where there is topography. There are no reference points when driving through town...but it's sunny!
First, I was interviewed by a student. It was very comfortable. He asked questions regarding grades, but it was easy to talk to him. Second, I was interviewed by an administrator. Initially, she was hard and intimidating with her questions, but then she loosened up. I think she even cracked a smile.
Interview was more like quiz. Instead of trying to know me, they felt the admission would be better suited to quiz me on different sinarios. The thing that was odd was that I had a group interview, where as UNLV does one-on-one interviews.
Very impressed with school. The faculty that we met were very enthusiastic about the school. The students seemed pretty nice. The interview is so laid back that you dont even know your being interviewed. I liked the school.
It was great. I stayed at the palace station hotel. It was ok. I would suggest somewhere else. The school and facultly are nice. They treat you like like their colleague. My interview was with Dr. Ord and he was very friendly. The interview itself was very conversational and didn't ask anything out of the ordinary. By the way...a guy followed me to my room! So girls becareful if you are by yourself!
The faculty and students make you feel welcome. The school is very nice, and everything is state-of-the-art. The integrative, concept based classes are something unique to UNLV.
I loved everything about the school. The faculy was so friendly that I was not stressed out at all, and I didn't feel like I was under the hot light during the interview. At UNLV they really care about the students and they do everything they can to make the interview a great experience
presentation was given, mostly about applicant stats... selection factors etc.. then lunch, faculty interviewer and then student interviewer.. then a presentation by a student
It was intersting and very relaxing. The tour was ruched due to time, but the student that interviewed my( Your Awesome BTW) gave me an excellent tour.
the students and faculty are exceedingly friendly and everybody is extremely helpful. the professors don't treat you like a low life form... they actually want to develop a life-long colleague relationship with you. the clinic is big and everyone gets a lot of hands-on experience.
Overall, it went as good as I would want my first interview to go. The presentations were interesting and well done. The interviews went well, very laid back, not stressful at all.
I'm not sure if because my interviews were extremely laid back that I am going to get accepted or if I just got people that didn't seem to care about the process. Overall, I was impressed with the campus and the program, but it is very expensive to live in Vegas.
We had a student and a faculty interview. The student simply asked some questions and basically I asked most of the questions. The faculty interview was really nice and she asked about some of my info in my essay but other then that it was alot of simple conversation.
The day was well-organized and the presentations by admissions and faculty were very informative. While both my interviewers were somewhat challenging, they were also very positive and encouraging. Both my interviews ended with: "We really want to see you here next year..." (!)
I had a great experience during both my student interview and faculty interview. Some of the toughest questions came from the student. I was interviewed by Dr. Ancajas, director of Admissions, whe was friendly to me and just wanted to get to know me better. I thought she acted very professional but still had a sense of humor. I am currently trying to get residency here and she was helpful and encouraging. I went away impressed by the faculty and school as a whole.
Interview did not go well. Was very disappointed in the interviewer, especially knowing she is the director of admissions. UNLV is on the bottom of my list.
The student interview was very relaxed and went very well as did the faculty interview. These I was impressed with; it was the events that occurred the rest of the day (things didn't seemed planned out well and I didn't know if it was time to stay or go home) coupled with the high price that were unimpressive.
Dr Ancajas was very nice and cordial. She was kind enough to tell me that I had a "good interview", keeping me hopeful even though my application is not the strongest.
I had Dr. Ancajas as my interviewer. Anyone who has her will tell you that if you can get her to smile, you're in. well, I was Dr. Ancajas' last student to interview, it was the end of the day, so we're all tired. She's great, but the interview atmosphere was a little serious (she's the director of admissions).
Everyone was excited to be at this school. The school was state of the art with all the new technology. The students have plenty of clinical experience. All the faculty were AWESOME. There are no negative aspects to any of the faculty.
even though the school is still too new and they are considering students who are too young and too old, they have to most up-to-date equipment and school. my interviewers were extremely nice, laid back, and were excited that i want to be a dentist.
The reason I am posting this message is because a student posted an interview message on this forum and commented about Dr. Ancajas-director of admissions...It was very rude and wrong....the person that wrote it should not be a dentist and should get some therapy....I know Dr. Ancajas personally and she is a nice and good person......
The whole day was very laid-back. We had talks on the cirriculum and financial aid as well as a tour of the school. We were provided with lunch and then had a faculty and student interview.
He gave me only 2 questions and I spent the rest of the time asking him questions about the school. Basically, they had the expected kinks that you would see in a starting school, so it was a toss up decision whether i should go or not. But then the phone rang and he decided to talk on it for quite a while. How rude.
Gave this school this ranking because I just didn't feel the spark of interest from the faculty or students. I felt like everybody, besides the dean of the school, wished that they could be somewhere else.
My faculty interview went very well, it was conversational, positive, and informative. My student interview was short, it seemed as if my interviewer was uninterested and had other things on his mind.
one interview was stressful and the other one not. It's a conversational format so be prepared for lots of interuptions when you are giving your answers
All in all, the people were very friendly. There was a lot of energy here. However, the lack of a track record really is unnerving. The whole experience was errily reflected in the tour of the school, which was led by a first year student who kept getting us lost. You kept getting the impression that there was too much going on, and you would begin to wonder if they could be forgetting something important in all of the chaos. It should be noted that I think in a few years, once the bugs have been worked out, this could be a top-notch school, however, I would advise caution for the immediate future.
Awesome. I just wish I get accepted. SIGH. Cross my fingers and hope to die! err live!
Even though the cost is hella expensive, I think it's worth 4 years of quality education and a DMD license. KEEKEEKEE.
We had 3 different presentations, admissions, curriculum and financial aid. After lunch we had a tour then each of us had a 30 min student interview then a 30 min faculty interview.
From beginnig to end, I was highly impressed with the faculty and the presentations presented throughout the day. The interview's were extremely friendly and eager to learn about their applicants.
UNLV is going to be a great dental school and has a very innovative approach to its curriculum. The price is out of control though. The people are great especially Dr. Kingsley. Wherever I end up will be great as long as I can take Dr. Kingsley along with me and those of you who have interviewed there know exactly what I mean!
The lady admissions person Dr. Ancajas was really cool and helpful about explaining specific detailed q's, such as about their DMD/MBA program. Overall, it's the best interview I've been to (out of three others)
I was wanting to be blown away and sold. Neither happened. Some of these "inadequacies" should be forgiven based on the fact that this is a newer school and their dean of clinical sciences recently passed away. We were also the last interview group so I think they were racing to add people last second. Very lukewarm experience for me.
Overall, I was positively impressed with UNLV's program. In my opinion, an interview says a lot about a school. The interview at UNLV was VERY well organized and prepared and gaves tons of information on application statistics, accreditation, tuition/fin aid, student life, and cirriculum. From 930 to about noon we were given presentations on powerpoint. We then toured the school and had lunch. After lunch the day was concluded with two 20 minute interviews and a presentation about student life. Loved the interview and loved the program.
Overall, I had a really positive experience. It was much more organized than the 'other new program that I interviewed at.' It was a very relaxed atmosphere. We spent the better part of the day with the current students (having lunch, touring...) Despite the fact that the campus would not be ready until next year, I thought the day was really imfomative.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve communication, maintain a high level of friendliness, and ensure that student interviews are meaningful and not rushed. Additionally, providing refreshments and managing time constraints during tours and interviews were also highlighted as areas for improvement.
They're super nice. Just be communicative with them and they'll do everything they can to help you out!
The student portion of the interview was fairly unproductive. The student offered to interview prospective students 20 minutes before lunch in order to receive free lunch. It cheapened the experience.
