Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 18% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate 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.
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💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools included inquiries about reasons for choosing the school, scenario-based ethics questions, experiences with community service, challenges faced, expectations of interview questions, stress management, conflict resolution, qualities of a good student, future goals in dentistry, and personal strengths and weaknesses. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, where specific questions from personal statements were asked, indicating potential nondisclosure agreements.
Mostly get to know who is interviewing you. The students will have lunch with you so find your interviewer during lunch and get to know what type of person the interviewer, that way the interview will be a breeze.
The interview was mostly a conversation about my personal statement. They asked about specific events from my personal statement and asked me to elaborate.
I have extensive experience as a dental assistant (~5 yrs). So the faculty interviewer asked some clinical questions to verify my experience. She asked me what were the steps in a crown prep, how do you make a temp crown, what specific material is used to make the temp crown.
Honestly, I had one student interviewer and one faculty interviewer, and neither really asked me questions. The student interviewer was really chill and cool and pretty much just asked me to ask him questions. The faculty interviewer was extremely nice and talked about research the whole time (he was a PhD on faculty, with no dental degree). They match you up with a faculty interviewer based on compatibility, and we did have a lot in common.
I really wasnt asked alot of questions, my interviewer basically asked me to clarify/elaborate on things that I had written in my personal statement. My advice would be to know your application very well. Some of the interviewers I heard were very picky and wanted alot of detail.
Like I said, it was mostly conversational... none of my interviewers even asked why I wanted to be a dentist. We mostly just talked about my personal statement. It was actually kinda fun.
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio School of Dentistry discussed various topics including qualities of a good dentist, personal statement inquiries, and situational questions. The interviews may have been in an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, as some responses hinted at this structured approach with specific questions.
Why would you want to do a Pg since it will take you even mor time to get out of D school and start working? ( I am an international dentist and was interviewed for IDEP)
What factors influenced my decision to go to my undergrad school??? It is only interesting because it is such a stupid question. They might as well asked if I believe in Santa Claus.
Nothing out of the ordinary. The interviewer did not have my file in front of them but did have a paper where they had reviewed my file and wrote questions to ask me.
Basically, the interviewer made me feel very comfortable and let me just open up and talk. It wasnt a barrage of questions and answers, but was more like a conversation.
The most interesting topic was about the suposedly high suicide rate of dentists.
Considering you background is not in biology, how are you preparing for dental school? are you ready to accept criticism for what you think is good work?
A lot of times, students who did not major in a science take only the bare minimum of classes in order to apply to dental school. What challenging classes have you taken that you think will prepare you for dental school?
Students said the 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 qualities contributing to the school, and motivations for pursuing dentistry. Several responses referenced an MMI format, suggesting a structured interview with questions covering a variety of areas, potentially under a nondisclosure agreement.
nothing really, extremely more laid back than I was anticipating, and both of my interviewers were very friendly and seemed to really enjoy getting to know me.
Do you have any questions for me? Make sure you are well rounded on recent events and dentistry in general. The professor/dean interviewer will ask if you have any questions, that is when you need to be prepared to ask some smart questions.
The last question of the day was a written essay they put in your file. It asked "What factors influenced my decision to go to my undergrad school?". I wanted to write because I had a friend at the school already and he said it was a cool school. That really was the only factor involved in my decision, but instead I wrote a half page of B.S. that I feel wasn't very well written. I'm not to excited about that going in my file. Thanks SA!
Something about why people in third world countries did not ever improve even when we try to help them --- he asked a bunch of weird questions --- all of the answers were supposed to point towards education -- I didn't catch on to his point until afterward and I got to tell him nothing about myself
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 their interviews by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), mock interviews with friends and advisors, practicing common interview questions, researching the school's program, and reviewing their application materials. They also sought feedback from current students, dentists, and online forums, while focusing on answering questions about their motivations for dentistry and why they chose that specific program.
I copied all of the SDN questions and practiced answering them. Then I researched the common dental issues, such as amalgam restorations, public health dentistry, obama care affects on dentistry, and fluoride.
"Interviewed" two friends. One is a DS1, the other just graduated in May.
Reviewed the school website for talking points.
Took notes on school-specific strengths/attributes and had them ready to reference during the faculty interview.
Researched my faculty interviewer on my phone =).
Asked myself basic question: Strengths/Weaknesses, my motivations.... General questions you would expect. There is no way you can anticipate all the questions. Just be honest. If you don't know tell them you don't know.
Prepared answers for the "sure to be asked questions": Why Dentistry? Why Here? Tell me about yourself; about your motivation, etc. Website, my application, and SDN previous interview posts.
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere created by faculty and students, the modern facilities and innovative curriculum, as well as the school's emphasis on individualized attention and mentorship. Many highlighted the school's affordability, location, and strong sense of community as additional positive aspects. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, with most applicants expressing overall satisfaction with their experiences at UTHSCSA.
Very thoughtful organization for the interview day. Everyone was very friendly and easy to talk to. Curriculum and facilites are amazing
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!
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.
the friendliness of both the students and faculty, new clinic being finished by summer 2015, extensive outreach programs throughout the city/mission trips to the border, selective courses to be able to explore certain specialties/other interests
-All the students we interacted with were very positive about the school.
-Ms. Nelda Potter, who helps coordinate the interview day, was super friendly and made you feel welcome at the school.
-Rent is really affordable near campus, and the shuttle runs during normal business hours so you might not even need to pay for parking.
-DDS students can do implants, invisalign, and can even go to Japan for a week through the school's program.
-Both interviewers actually read my personal statement.
The interviewer is only given the personal statement. They do not know the grade and activity of the applicant. It will prevent any biased point of view.
It's great the San Antonio is digitally converted and is an excellent school, but I tried to look at the little things. I made sure I observed the students there and see how they acted towards each other and if they seemed stressed. They loved it and were laid back. Both a plus in my book. Don't want to go to a place where I'm stressing out all the time.
The location of the school and the dvd style curriculum. I say if it does kill you it makes you stronger. With everything being on the computer these days it is better to start early! plus never fear anything tough, it does not matter what school you go to, in dental school everything will be overwhelming and rough in the beginning. Ask questions, work hard, seek help from your faculty and friends, and you will make it.
There were plenty of great things about UTHSCSA! The campus is very green and nice and in a very nice neighborhood of SA. The clinical aspect of the education starts in year one and is very comprehensive. I especially like the "general practice groups" you are in for your 3rd and 4th years. Also, they don't grade on a bell curve, and it seemed like a pretty laid back school. Also, the low tuition for out-of-staters is clutch.
The first thing I noticed was how nice the campus is compared to other d-schools I have visited. Walking around I found a lot of nice places to study on campus (inside and outside), everything looked clean and well kept. Even on a Sunday I found tons of students on campus and in the library studying. I overheard several making plans to go out that Sunday night, so that showed they have a life besides the books. Speaking of books, the laptop based books made a lot of sense once they explained the basic idea of the system and showed some examples of things you can do with it. One laptop instead of 30 books in a bag… sign me up! The last thing that really impressed me was the bays where you work. They are individual rooms and feels like a real office setting.
Awesome environment and atmosphere of the whole place. The facility and faculty were all great. The computerized curriculum is something to look forward to.
The friendliness of the interviewers/staff/students...very laid back atmosphere. They try really hard to make you feel welcome and relieve your stress, plus the area is just sooo laid back
The facilities. I really like how the students are assigned to teams of ~10 students in their third and fourth years for their clinical component. They are like small general practices overseen by faculty members. Each DS3 and DS4 gets their own operatory too.
I loved how friendly the students were and the relationship between students and staff. I did not hear anything negative about the professors and even hear that the students go golfing with their profs. How cool is that?
Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback about the outdated and confusing layout of the school building, lack of natural lighting, bland presentation, and some disinterested or intimidating interviewers. Suggestions included improving building aesthetics, enhancing the interview experience, and providing clearer directions within the school.
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.
The financial aid presenter mis-pronounced FAFSA over and over.
The lab where models are poured up was pretty dirty and windowless (compared to Houston's).
The dental school building is confusing and most of it has no windows. As a D1, you are in the same windowless room from 8 to 5 because all your classes are in there.
The layout of the school was a little confusing. Even the students and some of the faculty made comments that it can be a little confusing but not a big deal. Once you know the ins and outs it will be pretty easy to navigate around the school
The dental school is like a labyrinth. It is so confusing. However once you figure out the layout of the building, it should not be a negative factor anymore.
I agree with everyone that mentions the sterile hallways of the school. It does have a scary movie mental ward feeling to it. Also, I didn't see very many people in the halls for the whole 6 hours I was in the school. I think that added to the weird feeling because the school felt empty. The halls are U-shaped with the clinics and classroom in the middle and instructors on the outside. I didn’t see one classroom with a window, so I can only assume the Profs have the windows in their offices. The building layout really doesn’t make sense and even the d-4 giving us a tour said he still gets lost. That was pretty obvious when he tried to take me to my interview and we circled around a couple of the U-shaped halls until we finally found the instructor doing my interview.
All they talked about was how their were the number one school and how great their laptop curriculum was. Well, every school has a laptop curriculum now and it is nothing special anymor. The facilities were also outdated, and the building was dark and depressing.
The computers are forced on you and alot of the students don't really like that they use those instead of real text books; This school is very proud of themselves and don't mind saying so --- I personally dont think they should be quite so arrogant
This was my first interview. Since UTSA is supposed to be a leader in technology I imagined the dental school was newer. The building seemed very old but I must admit everything else was modern.
My faculty interviewer intimidated me. The questions he posed weren't difficult ("What are your motivations for a dental career?") but the moments of silence punctuated the awkwardness. His facial expressions made me feel like my answers weren't good enough.
Parts of the school are the exact same as they were when it opened 35 years ago. It was like going back in time. They still claim they are the number one school. Yea, maybe if it was still 1970!
my interviewer kepted yawning....that's prolly my fault though.
some parts of the building had poor lighting which produced an eerie, uncomfortable atmosphere.
The school was very arrogant and kept bringing up the fact that the school was the best school in the nation. First of all, dental schools are not ranked. Also, when they were ranked, it was the newest school in the nation; so, the equipment and facilities are new relative to the other schools. There have been a few schools that opened since then. Also, San Antonio was not the nicest place to live, although the school tries to sell the city.
stress..everyone seems stressed out (except for fourth-years); not as laid back here as the other two dental schools in Texas. The staff were not nearly as friendly either (the profs were ok). Called for directions/help and no one picked up. Office people ignore you.
The current renovations and upgrades which are supposed to be completed next fall. They are remodeling the pre-clinical laboratories and building a sim clinic.
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time to relax, be confident, and approach the interview as a two-way conversation to assess if the school is a good fit for them. Other common suggestions included bringing necessary items for the weather, staying calm, being prepared with questions, and being aware of potential unexpected elements like an essay or dexterity test.
I wish I knew that eating a proper breakfast is important. It was a long day and I felt light headed at some point
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!!!
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!
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.
That I wouldn't have to worry about any crazy specific dentistry questions, ethical questions, or current events kind of questions. All of it was basically like going to get coffee with someone and getting to know each other.
The student interviewer was going to ask so many structured questions. I thought they were going to be more relaxed and talk about things other than dentistry. My mistake for assuming so...
They really try to make you feel welcome. Dr. Cappelli had some really awesome advice. He said to use this interview as an opportunity for you to also "interview" the school to see if you could see yourself going to school there. (Hence carefully observing current students as previously noted)
The particulars of the dexterity test.I had no clue what I was about to face..and the fact that I never received my interview call the day before dint help..
The interviews are not until the afternoon. Try not to be nervous all morning and pay attention to everything else they tell you because it is also good information.
that my tour guide was my student interviewer! Pay attention when they introduce themselves because you will get a paper with your interviewers' names on them.
There is not much in the area of the dental school. I had to drive around for fifteen minutes around the dental school to find a coffee shop to chill out at before the interview.
Nothing really surprised me. Everything you need to know is told to you during orientation. Just make sure to follow up with questions of your own. Sound Interested.
they ask you to WRITE an essay about "How did you benefit from meeting students during the interviewing process". Y'ALL PREPARE FOR IT A BIT, and sound smart :)
I learned that interviews are not supposed to frighten people. They just want to see if you can carry on a good conversation for more than 5 minutes....something every dentist should be able to do.
A student from this school contacts you ahead of time to answer questions (is not at all part of interview evaluation so you can ask/say anything). This is a very nice and welcoming gesture. Also, one interview is from a student (much more easy-going!)
Applicants generally found the interview process at the school to be relaxed and conversational, with a focus on getting to know the candidate. Feedback included positive impressions of the campus, faculty, and student interactions, along with suggestions to arrive prepared, be confident, and ensure punctuality.
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!
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.
If dentistry is really what you want to do, and you have experience in the profession be confident and let it show. The interview will be 100x more easier if you let your experience and your passion speak for itself.
Did really well during faculty interview, but not as well during the student interview. It was incredibly awkward. The food was great. The room where you meet and stay in for the majority of the day is pretty small, so it gets a little crowded. The tour didn't impress me at all. Seems like the students went there just to go there. School is all about research. There is a little essay at the end to see if you actually wrote your personal statement. It's probably different for every interview session.
It really is as relaxed as everyone says. There may be the random interviewer that throws in hardball questions, but overall everyone in the group had great experiences.
Try to relax and enjoy the experience. If everyone at the school is as friendly and helpful as the people in Student Affairs then you know that you're well taken care of and they really want to see you succeed.
The faculty and student I interviewed with were nice. They made you feel relaxed. One note, make sure to look professional and neat :) At the end you have to write an essay, its not too bad. The essay was, What ethical dilemma have you faced and how did you go about resolving it? The essay should be the last of your stress. Its just general questions thats all. Nothing to study and stress over...trust me!
don't stay at Oak Hills inn/motel/dump..
it is conveniently located but not priced as cheap as it looked.. couldn't sleep well due to the feeling of creepy crawly bed sheets.. staff was not bad.. the 1 person that was working there.. breakfast food was HORRIBLE.. i could've defrosted that better.
The whole day was exceptionally nonchalant. We went through the whole chabang from the morning with the whole introduction, to the generous lunch, to interviews, to wrap up. Dr. Thomas was very personable, and informative. The dental student interview was very low key, while the faculty interview was on the no stress side. I can definitely see why the Dental School at San Antonio is so highly regarded.
It was a positive experience, the staff was friendly and cordial..they seemed to understand what the prosepective student was going through..all the questions were normal..no shockers.overall- a very pleasant experience
I did not rate other schools coz this is the only university I applied to.
Going into the interview, I had read the sdn interview feedback and expected to be blown away. I was wrong!
The interview was highly disorganized- for started, the dean of admissions was out so we had a replacement who first fiddled with the computer for about 15 mins; the financial aid lady was very late and RAN through financial aid in less than 20 mins. She didn't even break down the cost of attending the school and only gave us a brochure from the ADA. She spent time talking about how we should make sure our addresses and phone numbers are correct. Next we had an "IT" class in which this professor spend an hour talking about computers and its use at the school. He even demonstrated how to search for a word in a text book like we don't know how to research things on the computer. It was extremely boring and looking around, people were starting to lose focus. The tour guides were very funny and had great personalities. It was good until they got lost and some people were 10 mins late for their faculty interview. One interviewer didn't show up and so one poor student didn't even had a faculty interview just the student interview. The school said they wouldn't hold it against him. The interview wasn't like a conversation- the interviewer basically fired questions and I answered. I asked him why he decided to teach and did he like it. His answer was more of its a job isn't it?
I asked the students what is the one thing they loved about the school and they said the faculty. Watching the students and faculty interact, that was obviously a lie. They seemed disconnected and didn't really care.
The school was extremely diffucult to navigate, didn't have any windows and looked like a psyche ward.
Talking to the other interviewees at the end, about 4 or 5 complained about their interviewers. One girl had a professor from the medical school who asked her some many times why medicine? She was very upset when she came back to the room for the wrap off session. I also didn't like the fact that you could cross a hallway and be in the medical school. Very confusing even for 4th year students! From listening to the orientation and reading sdn I thought the facilities were going to be top of the art- wrong! The building didn't look to great, their sim lab isn't as impressive or big as the other schools, and the clinics were just okay. I think my expectations for SA were very high based on what I've read. Normally what I do read falls in line with my experience but not in this case. I just got the overall feeling that everyone there was just doing their job with no motivation or care for excellence. I didn't enjoy the school like my others and would rather go out of state than come here. I was extremely dissapointed to say the least.
We had great food, we had a talk from Dr. Thomas, a talk from the finanacial aid lady, then a professor came in and showed us the laptop curriculum- that was really cool- you have all of your books, and it can search through all of your textbooks for any words you specify in a matter of seconds. Then we took a quick tour, tourguide wasnt that prepared, then we had interviews. My student interview went very well, easy to talk to and a great guy. The faculty interview was rough, he was not even a dentist! Didn't smile, and not very friendly.
Overall I loved the school. Sure it has its problems: the hallways, lack of windows and etc… But the fact that it is a real campus attached to a medical school and not alone in the middle of a run down part of the downtown area is a huge bonus for me. I also liked that there are tons of places to live within 2 minutes of the dental school and that there is every type of convenience nearby. Bars, restaurants, malls, movies and etc. are within blocks of the school campus. You don’t have to live away from the school to be able to afford the housing and have fun. The fact that the library is huge and there are tons of places to study on campus is a huge bonus.
The interview itself was just as everyone has explained it on SDN. I was shocked that there were only 14 people in the interview (9 girls and 5 guys). I expected more. We had three presentations prior to lunch. Dr. Thomas talked about the school and really made you feel like you had a great shot at getting into the school because they were interviewing you. Dr. Glass explained the coursework and computers. The financial aid lady was a nose bleed, but only because it doesn't really help us until we are accepted. Then lunch with 4th year students. Lunch was just OK. We had chicken parmesan, pasta, grilled mixed veggies, salad and fruit. I was expecting a lot of D-4 to come and eat and mingle with us, instead we just had two students. They were nice and answered any question they could. Then they split us into two groups after lunch and took us on a tour of the school. My guy seemed lost most of the time. We wandered around empty halls and visited the sim-lab, digital x-ray room, and a lecture hall. Then he dropped us off with our student for our interview. I was really impressed with the individual operatory bays because each is its own room just like many dental offices. My guy was very happy and cheerful. We talked about future plans after school, going out and drinking, and my impression of the school so far. I felt awesome after this part of the interview. Then my guy walked me to my next interview with a faculty...FYI: we got lost on the way and couldn’t find the office... This interview was complete opposite of the student interview. I am not going to go into much detail because it would be very obvious to anyone at the school who might read this… but I can say that the person I interviewed with was dry and not very personable. Each student and faculty interviews two students and the other person who interviewed with this faculty member said it was the same way with them; never really smiled, looked at me very intensely, and was very much a stern person. He lectured me on my choice of courses and my reasoning for taking the advance sciences when I plan on taking them. I left the interview thinking it could go either way. So overall I had a great experience, but I don’t feel confident either way. I truly have no idea if I will get a letter of acceptance on Dec. 1, 2007.
Just like the invite letter states, you have a presentation in the morning about financial aid, admissions, and curriculum. Then lunch with dental students, then your two 30 min interviews, then a concluding session where you take a survey and write a brief essay.
Overall it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Really, just be yourself and don't try to have prepared answers for everything. Treat it just like a conversation. This was my first interview and it was on the first day of interviews for Texas. I flew in the night before from France so I was a little jetlagged and could have done better w/ some more sleep. Be aware that there is an essay at the end of the day as well as a survey. It was quite an abrupt ending to the day. All in all I was accepted here but have chosen to go elsewhere.
I enjoyed the day all the way up until my interview - I felt confident going in and liking the school and wanting to go there --- the students were phenomenal --- as were the facilities --- but the interview ruined it -- he didn't seem to want to get to know anything about me and hadn't even looked at my file becuase he said he didn't want to make any pre-conceived judgements about me. He didnt want to make me comfortable --- he wanted to see me squirm! I hated it and although the student interview was laid back and friendly and really nice --- he ruined that experience completely --- I left upset and confused as to why an interviewer wouldn't want to know things about how I tick, my quirks, my interests ---whatever --- That interview made San Antonio my last choice of Texas Schools
I was very nervous because it was my first dental interview, but talking to the students really helped. I was not impressed by the facilites but I don't expect them to be any worse than most dental schools.
Although UTSA is ranked as one of the best schools in the nation, the faculty and students were very humble and friendly towards the interviewees. There was no reason to be nervous.
Experience was good. Interviewed with a 4th year student for 30 minutes (very laid back, relaxed, just chatting) then with a faculty for 30 minutes (a bit more serious but still not bad). My interviewer asked few tough questions (mentioned above), but i think it was overall pretty good. school is great, students are great, facility isn't bad at all. food was GOOD :)
We saw in the same room for about 3 hours (eat breakfast) and listened to Dr.Thomas, the financial aid woman, and another Dr. talk about the laptop computer stuff. Then we had some fajitas that were really good in the company of some senior dental students. Next was a tour of the school (awesome) and then our interviews, one with a faculty member, the other with a senior student. I am so impressed. I would definatly come here if I got accepted, even if it did mean I had to pay my parking ticket.
u get there at around 9:30...dr thomas gives an hour long presentation which is followed by the hour long financial aid presentation...then the seniors come up n u chat n have lunch with them...after lunch they divide u into groups and take u on a tour...finally u have ur two interviews...one with a student and the other with a faculty member
This interview had a strong Texan flavor: it was energetic, very friendly, confident. Great clinical skills are almost guaranteed at the school. Academix are taken very seriously at this school, though the students seem to know how to have fun w/ sports, alcohol, etc. If I ever get accepted and have to turn it down for some reason, I know I will be very sad.
Word of advice: eat lots of fiber the night before....I caught one of my interview group member taking a dump; from the sound of things, he was having a lot of trouble. just imagine the fear he felt!
San Antonio is a school with an excellent reputation, and I can see why. They have a large and active patient population. The student operatories are brand new and technologically current (chairside laptop plug-ins). The students are friendly with one another and seem to enjoy their school. Lots of camaraderie. I could easily see spending four+ years learning here.
I don't remember the exact order, but we watched some powerpoint stuff, went on the tour, ate, talked with students while we ate, interviewed, (by the way, there was a student and a faculty member that interviews you) then we had to write a short one page essay on our time there.
The morning started at 9:30 with a presentation about the school, followed by financial aid, then a presentation about the curriculum. Then we ate lunch with senior students, asked questions, etc. We toured the school, then had our interviews. One was with a student, the other was with a faculty member. Then we take a survey and write a short essay/response. Overall it was a positive experience and I can see why everyone says such great things about the school. I love the family-like atmosphere!
It was very relaxed. Presentations in the morning and lunch with students. Interviews with faculty member then 4th year student. Faculty member was closed file. Student was semi-open file. Survey at the end with an essay about topics that change every week...this essay goes into your applicaion file. Overall, it really got me excited to get anticipate acceptance letter from them. It was a 10.
The San Antonio dental school gave me a really good impression. I left the school saying to myself that if I was accepted to this school and that it was the only one I got accepted to, I would be happy. The administration there is very structured yet I felt like I could also be laid back in this school.
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 improve the catering experience by heating up the food and providing more opportunities for interaction among applicants and students.
Sending out a follow up email on what to expect after interview day!
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.
