Lincoln, NE
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 16% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.7
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 161 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 include situational interview questions, inquiries about personal characteristics relevant to the profession (e.g., traits of a good dentist, career goals), and questions about extracurricular activities or achievements. Some respondents mentioned being asked about specific experiences mentioned in their application, such as hobbies, academic performance, and volunteer work, while others were asked about their motivations for pursuing dentistry and their future aspirations. Additionally, references to a possible MMI format, nondisclosure agreements, and questions related to manual dexterity were noted in some responses.
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situational interview questions
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SSI
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What are 3 characteristics you think a dentist should have? Which of these do you possess the most? Which of these do you possess the least? What is a professional characteristic that would not be good for a dentist?
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Where do you see yourself practicing in ten years?
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Why Nebraska?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry discussed a range of topics including study habits, future aspirations, personal achievements, language proficiency, and ethical dilemmas like dealing with cheating. The interviews may have been in an MMI format with some respondents mentioning nondisclosure agreements, but questions were varied and covered standard aspects along with unique scenarios like negotiating car deals and perceptions of dental practices in different regions.
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SSI
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How do you learn/study? What will be the hardest thing for you as a D1 student? What will you do if you are at risk of failing a course in dental school?
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Why did I go to my undergraduate institution?
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How do you feel about the future of the family farm? (I am from a farm and had mentioned that in my application)
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry discussed various topics including ethical dilemmas like accepting funding from a cigarette company, reasons for choosing dentistry, personal accomplishments, weaknesses that could affect dental performance, and community service involvement. Some respondents hinted at an MMI format with nondisclosure constraints, where scenarios involving patient obligations and shareholder interests were likely presented.
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SSI
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You are the Hospital Director of a hospital that does not have enough money to stay afloat. A cigarette company will fund everything you need/want as long as you advertise for them. Your only other option is to risk a hostile takeover. What do you do? What are you obligations to your patients? What are you obligations to your shareholders?
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Experiences with shadowing and why things in dentistry are the way they are.
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Cubs or sox?
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How I would choose where to attend.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 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.
No responses
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 utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), school websites, and mock interviews to practice answering questions and familiarize themselves with the program. Many also reviewed their application materials and engaged in discussions with current students to gain insights about the school and the interview process.
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SDN, school communication center, family and friends
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Read their website
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Researched Structured Situational Interviews and practiced answering hypothetical questions.
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SDN questions
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SDN Interview, Mock interviews
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the dental school, where students, faculty, and staff were described as a supportive and close-knit community. The positive interactions with faculty, the recently renovated facilities, and unique perks such as free toothbrushes and lunch with current students were commonly highlighted as factors that made a strong positive impression on applicants.
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School comrardery
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Everything, they are so personable
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Everyone at the dental school (students, faculty, professors) was extremely inviting and you could tell that they really are a giant family.
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Facilities, people were really nice, everyone seemed to know everyone. Got a free toothbrush and pizza lunch :)
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Entire staff was super friendly and some students stopped by while we waited to interview to wish us good luck. Dr Voght is interesting and fun to talk to
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions regarding the lack of opportunity to talk about themselves during the interview process and the age of facilities. Suggestions included allowing more time for applicants to share about themselves and considering improvements or renovations to the facilities to enhance the overall experience.
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Age of facilities
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There was no chance to talk about yourself during the interview. You were given 2 minutes to read a scenario and 4 minutes to answer it. That was it. There were 3 stations, each with 2 interviewers and 2 questions. Also, some of the interviewers just stared blankly as I answered the questions, while others at least smiled and nodded.
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Nothing much...
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N/A
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Not a whole lot.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview process was laid back and not as stressful as expected, that Nebraska residents and students from states without dental schools are given priority for scholarships, and that the school is currently undergoing renovations. They also noted the informal and conversational nature of the interview, the panel interview format, and the extensive information provided during the interview presentation.
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It was closed file
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That they don't give as large of OOS scholarships as they used to
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I wish I knew that Nebraska residents get priority, followed by student from states that do not have dental schools. I am neither of those, unfortunately, although I love the school.
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That the staff and interviewers will make you feel at ease the whole day
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How laid back the interview truly was. They just want to get a feel for who you are, it is not a grilling bombardment of questions.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally praised the school's curriculum, faculty, and students, expressing positive sentiments about the program and facilities. Some suggested incorporating more questions allowing applicants to discuss themselves, while others appreciated the relaxed and informative interview experience.
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Great school from the curriculum, students, and faculty
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Great school, awesome class size, Lincoln is a nice town
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Overall, the day was structured nicely and it wasn't too stressful. I just wish they would integrate more questions that gave you a chance to talk about yourself.
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Great program and school.
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Would most definitly be a place that I would consider attending.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Overall, applicants expressed satisfaction with the admissions office's organization, friendliness, and attentiveness. A common suggestion was to improve communication by providing detailed information about the interview process and itinerary in advance.
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None, very organized interview day and fun for the most part!
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None, best organized interview day ive seen
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Nothing, they were very attentive and super nice.
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They were awesome.
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Nothing, they are doing a great job.
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of 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 Lincoln Airport (LNK)
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LNK
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Lincoln
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O'Hare
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 "Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket".
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Cant remember
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Comfort Suites
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Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket
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Day's Inn
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New Victorian
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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