University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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San Juan, PR

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

SDN Interview Experience Score

9.7

Exceptional

Outstanding interview experience: exceptionally organized, highly professional staff, strong communication, and very low stress.

Based on 6 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.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

Positively (100%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

Great (100%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly shared feedback that interviews are an opportunity to showcase their personality and attitude, rather than reiterating their academic achievements. They emphasized the importance of being personable and making a lasting impression during the interview process.

If you are called for an interview, it means they already saw your DAT scores and GPA and want to get to know you more. Most people feel like they will have to justify these in the interview if they don't have high scores. The interview panel just wants to know you personally. They will NOT ask for GPA or scores, at least at my interview they didn't! They already agree with your DAT and GPA if they are calling you for an interview. Your attitude and personality have to shine in your interview! Your interview is your final chance to prove them that you are one of the best!

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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:

30 Minutes Average

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Number:

2 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

0% One-on-One

100% Group Interview

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File Type:

0% Open-File

100% Closed-File

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Interview Modality:

0% Virtual

100% In-Person

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Interview Location (for In-Person):

100% At the School

0% Other Location

UPR-SDM-COMP interviews are an average of 30 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 0% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 100% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Applicants commonly faced questions about the main causes of death in specific populations, such as the adult population in Puerto Rico. Additionally, some respondents may have experienced an MMI format interview, potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement.

What are the main causes of death in the adult population in Puerto Rico?

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What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine discussed activities and hobbies related to hand skills, indicating a focus on manual dexterity and coordination in applicants.

Describe any current activities and/or hobbies that require hand skills.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by conducting research on the school, reading articles related to the profession, staying involved in work and community activities to reduce stress, and relying on prayer for support. They emphasized the importance of being well-informed about the school and industry, staying engaged in activities, and seeking emotional support before the interview.

Read about the school on its website, read some articles regarding actual dental issues in the profession, involving more in work and community in order to not feel stressful about it, and prayer!

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine discussed did not pose significant challenges according to respondents.

None of them were really difficult :)

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the calm and relaxed interview environment, with many noting that the interview felt more like a conversation than a formal interrogation. This approach helped to alleviate stress and create a pleasant experience for candidates.

The calmness of the people interviewing me. It was a chill and nice environment, just like having a conversation.

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants generally did not have any negative impressions or feedback to share about their interview experience.

I can't say anything negative about my interview! :)

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known that the interview was more easy-going than expected, leading them to overprepare. Many suggested not stressing too much about the interview process and focusing more on being authentic and relaxed.

I actually think I overprepared! The interview was more easy-going than I thought it was going to be.

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🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?

0 = Low, 10 = High

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.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve communication by providing more timely updates on selection status and decisions, as the current response time for acceptance or denial is perceived as slow.

They could definitely improve on updating applicants about the selection status and process. It does take a while to receive a response of acceptance or denial.

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📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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San Jua International Airport

100% interviewees used San Jua International Airport (San Jua International Airport).

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.

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100% Airplane

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0% Automobile

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0% Train or Subway

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0% Other

Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees

Most interviewees stayed at the N/A (average ranking 0/10). (Top 1 displayed)

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N/A

0/10

What was the cost and time spent traveling?

Cost: Low Cost to High Cost

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Faculty member

Faculty member (100%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

Enthusiastic (100%)

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