Texas Tech University - El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
El Paso, TX
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 25% 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 ▼
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 average.
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 inquiring about addressing underserved communities, discussing personal experiences with failure, leadership experiences, motivation for pursuing dentistry, and situational judgment scenarios. Some respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement as the interviews followed an MMI format focused on getting to know the candidates.
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Do you think there is enough being done for a specific underserved and underrepresented community?
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Can I see some of your artwork?
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Very conversational -- they want to get to know you and who you sorrows yourself with
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Have you ever experienced failure in your life?
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Tell me about your leadership experience.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Texas Tech University - El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine discussed MMI questions, indicating a format possibly subject to a nondisclosure agreement. Common questions included inquiring about serving specific communities, self-description by parents or friends, and personal characteristics.
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Why did you serve a specific community?
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MMI questions! Practice using online resources / videos
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How would your parents described you if they were here?
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If my friends and family were here, what would they say about me?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Texas Tech University - El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine discussed included a mix of personal reflection inquiries like "What is your greatest mistake?" and future-oriented questions such as "Where do you see yourself in 5 years after you graduate from dental school? How about 10 years?" The mention of MMI questions being challenging due to their uniqueness suggests the interview format may have been MMI, possibly involving a nondisclosure agreement based on some responses.
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What is your greatest mistake?
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MMI questions because they're so unique
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years after you graduate from dental school? How about 10 years?
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Tell me about a time where you didn't get what you wanted, and what you did about it.
✅ 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.
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 engaging in mock interviews and practicing answering common interview questions. They also emphasized the importance of self-reflection, understanding oneself, and practicing conversational skills.
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Mock interviews
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Mock interviews!
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Watched youtube videos and practiced answering sample interview questions
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Have answers for "why dental," "tell me about yourself," and "why this school," and then just do some reflection and understand yourself. Finally practice having conversations and saying your thoughts out loud.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the faculty's genuine desire to support student success, the diverse experiences of the faculty, the attention to detail in the program, the individualized interview day experience, the state-of-the-art facilities, the welcoming environment of El Paso, and the early clinical exposure provided by the integrated curriculum. Additionally, the dean's personalized interactions with students and the faculty's friendliness and knowledge were highlighted as major positive aspects of the program.
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faculty seemed to genuinely want to aid in student's success
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Amazing faculty all with diverse experiences. There was an in-depth presentation at the beginning, which I greatly appreciated. This new program was put together with care and detail. They care about feedback from their students. The dean is amazing and talked to each of the students, remembering little details from their applications. The location of El Paso means there will be no shortage of patients to work on. The lack of specialty programs means you will get any and every case. Honestly the dentists that graduate from here will be amazing.
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How smoothly the entire interview day went (admissions team did an excellent job in making individual schedules for applicants to follow)
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The faculty! They are all super funny!
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Everything was brand new and top of the line. Also, El Paso is extremely welcoming and it truly, genuinely feels like everyone is a big family.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of established resources and support due to the school being new, as well as potential adjustments needed for the location and amenities provided. Suggestions included enhancing food options and creating avenues for mentorship and guidance within the school community.
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Living in El Paso takes some getting used to.
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The food they provided wasn't amazing but that's an insignificant point.
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This is the first year that they are opened.
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It's a new school so there's not an upper class to get advice from.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the waiting time for virtual interviews, the structure of the MMI process, and the opportunity to calm nerves before each interview. They also mentioned the friendliness of interviewers and the presence of volunteer dentists from the community.
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Take deep breaths before each interview !
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There's a lot of waiting time for those who chose to interview virtually.
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There is only one MMI question, and later you get interviewed by two volunteer dentists who don't work for the school but are a part of the community.
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Interviewers are very friendly.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the school impressive with a strong focus on public health and community impact. Some suggested improvements included clearer directions to the interview building.
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Overall this schools is amazing. It places a lot of emphasis on public health and, best case scenario, really looks for students interested in staying in El Paso after graduation. There is a shortage of dentists and dental care here.
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Overall I loved this experience. The day seems long but it really does fly by bc you have so many activities lined up
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It would have been good to make the directions to the interview building a bit more clear.
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Great school, great community.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly praised the admissions office staff, particularly Cyd Goldfarb and Dr. Woodall, for their quick responses, amazing work, and creating a positive atmosphere for students and the school.
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Cyd Goldfarb responds quickly and is amazing.
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Nothing, Ms. Goldfarb, Dr. Woodall, and her staff did an amazing job creating a positive atmosphere for the students and the school.
📍 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 in 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 airplane 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 El Paso International Airport (ELP)
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ELP
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El Paso International Airport
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Home or at home.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hyatt Place El Paso Airport
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Hyatt Place El Paso Airport
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?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
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| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2021-22 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | In Person |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
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