University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio School of Dentistry Interview Feedback Summary
San Antonio, TX
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 18% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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 inquiries about why the applicant chose that specific school, how they manage stress, their potential contributions to the class culture, and details from their personal statement. Some respondents also mentioned being asked about their motivations for pursuing a career in dentistry, their research experience, and their future goals, with some interviews structured in an MMI format where questions were tailored to their application materials.
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Why this school
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Why dentistry?
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Tell me one of your challenges.
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They only see your essays so they asked specific questions from there.
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How do you manage stress?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio School of Dentistry discussed various topics such as qualities of a good dentist, personal statement details, handling patient scenarios, and how external factors impact dentistry. The interviews seemed conversational with a mix of situational inquiries and personal reflections; however, some responses hinted at an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.
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What is your least favorite about this field?
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What would you do if your patient asked for a specific opioid?
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Questions pertaining to my personal statement and my interests.
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Situational questions
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Asked one question about one of my essays
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio School of Dentistry discussed a range of topics including ethical scenarios, access to care issues, personal strengths, and motivations for pursuing dentistry. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, which may involve a nondisclosure agreement, while others highlighted questions related to professionalism, healthcare legislation, and future goals in dentistry.
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Nothing. They were pretty standard questions
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What will you do if you see your classmate always come in drunk and messy?
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if you had a classmate that was showing up to lecture drunk/hungover what would you do?
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Ethical question involving cheating/plagiarism.
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Is there anything else you would like to add to your application?
✅ 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 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.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by utilizing resources such as SDN, mock interviews with friends, practicing common questions, and researching the specific school program and faculty. They also highlighted the importance of reviewing their application, talking to current students or alumni, and staying informed about current events in dentistry.
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Talked to students
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SDN, YouTube videos, mock interviews with friends and pre health advisor
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Go through practice interview questions.
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SDN, practice with friends and family, practice coming up with answers on the spot
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SDN, mock interview workshops and personalized mock interviews with mentors
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of both faculty and students at UTHSCSA. They appreciated the well-organized interview process, modern facilities, computer-based curriculum, and opportunities for hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
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Very thoughtful organization for the interview day. Everyone was very friendly and easy to talk to. Curriculum and facilites are amazing
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Made me feel comfortable and confident
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the faculties and students are extremely nice. This was my first interview and it gave me a very relaxing interview environment.
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Kind faculty and students, the buildings are so nice (especially clinic). It felt like I was truly wanted there. The exchange program and opportunities to teach/do research excited me!
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The faculty member was very passionate about organized dentistry and mentorship and those align with my interests as well. I'm glad the school tries to pair you up with an interviewer with similar interests.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the old and confusing building layout, lack of natural lighting, outdated facilities, and a sense of disorganization. Suggestions included improving the building's environment, enhancing communication and enthusiasm among staff and students, and providing clearer navigation within the school.
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Nothing, loved it
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Nothing. But my student interviewer wasn't that day. Another student, who was supposed to transport me to the 2nd part of the interview, happily took me in and interviewed me.
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Texas heat :(
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The presentation preceding the student panel was a bit boring.
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Faculty was about 10 minutes late
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time to relax, be confident, and view the interview as an opportunity to get to know the school as well. They also highlighted the importance of preparation, staying calm, and being aware of the interview format and expectations.
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I wish I knew that eating a proper breakfast is important. It was a long day and I felt light headed at some point
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To not be as anxious. If you are getting an interview, they want to meet you. If you have practiced basic interview questions, you will be fine. They are asking about you anyways, and who better to answer that than you! Also, everyone at UT Health San Antonio is so welcoming!! Be confident and do the dang thing. You have worked so hard to get to this point so show them you deserve to be there!!!
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Take deep breaths! Remember that even though they're asking you questions most of the time, you're also interviewing the school to see if you'd like it there!
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Felt very prepared. Just relax. Prepare your best. Once you do that, there is honestly absolutely zero point in stressing or worrying. You did what you could and you did your best. Leave the rest up to God.
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Relax
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned that the interviews were conversational and relaxed, with a focus on getting to know them. Suggestions included being prepared to discuss personal statements and having questions ready for interviewers, as well as checking basic writing skills for post-interview tasks.
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Not much to say aside from amazing
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Do research on the school beforehand. Have questions ready to ask your interviewers.
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Very chill, behavioral and conversational interview. Standard questions that can be all found on SDN and nothing too out there. It's a closed interview so they only have access to your essays prior to your interview - be familiar with the topics you covered on there. Overall though, they just want to get to know you!
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Conversational, personable interviewers
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Almost 100% behavioral interview. I heard some others had a rough time. Expect at least one question on your essays, so be able to genuinely talk about them. Closed file, but I heard one interviewer asks about your GPA and DAT, so be ready to back it up.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should send a follow-up email detailing what to expect after the interview day and provide warmer food options while allowing more interaction between applicants and current students.
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Sending out a follow up email on what to expect after interview day!
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Keep up the good work!
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Heat the food up. It's kind of weird eating a cold sandwich. Combine the lunch tables together so that all the applicants can speak with the Dental students.
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Employ more humanistic appraoch.
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I would have liked a bathroom break earlier during the morning presentations.
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
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 San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
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DFW
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JFK
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SAN
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SAT
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San Antonio; United Airline
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 user responses is Drury Inn.
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Best Western
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Cambria Suites (Near the Airport)
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Courtyard Marriot by the airport
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Drury
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Drury Inn
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?
Based on the responses provided, it is not clear where the users stayed. Therefore, the most comments on where they stayed cannot be determined.
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I’m from San Antonio and have family there so I didn’t really spend money on accommodation or food
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I only stayed for one night and it had exactly what I needed. They have free breakfast, a gym, and a pool!
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