West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry
Morgantown, WV
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
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.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include discussing strengths and weaknesses, explaining motivation for pursuing dentistry, detailing manual dexterity skills, describing involvement in community service, and explaining academic performance. Respondents also mentioned questions about their plans for the future, choice of dental schools, and personal interests, with some interviews being more conversational in nature. Some responses referenced an MMI format, indicating possible nondisclosure agreements.
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3 strengths/3 weaknesses
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can you talk about your shadowing experience?
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what are your plans for your gap year?
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Elaborate on your manual dexterity skills
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If we picked any random three of your friends, what three things would they say about you?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry discussed a variety of topics including study abroad experiences, personal qualities as described by friends, dealing with difficult people, hometown descriptions, academic challenges, reasons for school selection, and career aspirations. Additionally, some respondents mentioned specific questions about the application process, program competitiveness, and the transition from dental hygiene to dentistry. The presence of questions such as "What happens if you get a B in dental school?" and "Why do you care whether or not there's a lot of snow in WV?" suggest a diverse range of inquiries beyond the standard interview questions.
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they asked me about a study abroad class I took
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As noted above, what would three friends say about you
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Do you like football
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How do you deal with difficult people?
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if your friends could describe you in two words what would they be?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry discussed why students would choose WVU over other schools, future plans if not accepted, and personal qualities for the committee to know. The interview format may have been an MMI with potential nondisclosure agreements, while some respondents found the questions to be standard and more conversational than challenging.
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why WVU over your instate school? (im oos)
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None were difficult, it was basically a 30 minute conversation
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Have you ever been to WVU football game? I didn't know they played football
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If we gathered all of your coworkers up, what would they about you?
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Nothing was difficult. Just the standard Q's.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
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.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 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.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
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 between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
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pitt
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Pit
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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red roof
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holiday inn
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Holiday inn express
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Hilton Inn
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Hampton Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reading websites, including SDN, reviewing their application materials, practicing mock interviews, and mentally preparing answers to anticipated questions. Suggestions included researching the school, jotting down potential questions and answers, and staying relaxed and confident during the interview process.
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read this website and other websites/youtube videos, read my application and personal statement
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Mock-interviews at school
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I read this website, reviewed my application, and listened to some fun music on my drive to the school to get pumped up.
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looked over my application, student doctor, looked up frequently asked questions and had a friend ask them to me
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SDN, website, went over AADSAS application
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness of staff and students, the modern facilities, and the laid-back atmosphere during their visit. They appreciated the attention to updating and renovating the clinics, the caring and genuine approach of the faculty, and the overall welcoming environment of the campus.
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how friendly everyone was
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The energetic personalities of everyone at the school
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The facilities were pretty nice
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Everyone was very friendly, and the overall atmosphere was very non-stressful. It was an enjoyable day.
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newly renovated clinics
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about outdated facilities, short interview times, lack of enthusiasm from students, and a need for renovations. Suggestions included longer and more detailed tours, increased interaction with current students, and improved facilities to enhance the overall impression of the school.
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nothing
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I wish the interview would've been longer
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Interwiew was at the end of the visit
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The tour wasn't quite as long as I had hoped. We had about an hour, but I've been on previous tours of this school that were more detailed. I think the tour on your interview day should be the most extensive.
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parts of school are out of date, don't get into clinics until 3rd year, some of the student guides were rushing and gave short answers to get done with the tour.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview process is not as stressful as anticipated, to not stress too much and to focus on effective communication. Additionally, many applicants highlighted the importance of understanding the program's preferences for in-state applicants and the need to be discreet about personal obstacles during the interview.
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that I didn't have much to worry about
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That the interview involves minimal stress
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To be discreet about speaking on issues such as being a parent or anything admissions may view as an obstacle. However, they are compassionate towards all situations.
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That I didn't need to stress so much. That I wasn't there to be "grilled."
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Don't stress. They're just seeing that you're not awkward and can communicate effectively.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be relaxed and conversational, with an emphasis on being oneself and not feeling stressed. The majority of feedback highlighted the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the interview experience, as well as the importance of knowing oneself and being prepared for easy questions.
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just relax and be yourself. they just want to get to know you and have a conversation with you. they mostly ask easy questions or things about your application, so just know yourself and you'll be fine.
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I was very impressed with WVU
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Great school
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Just be yourself. It's not a firing squad. Everyone was very cheerful and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know you as a person. Great school and overall great interview experience!!
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Pretty much standard interview...nothing to really stress about. There were about 12 other people at the interview (you could tell that everyone was really nervous). Started with a timed writing sample; no big deal, just quick paragraph answers. Then lunch with the dental students (talk to them!) followed by a tour of everything. Then a general powerpoint presentation on the school. The interview was conversational with 2 of the faculty members. No pressure here, just the standard questions. Great experience overall...very quick and painless. Big emphasis on the small size of their class (50) and their clinical prep. White coat ceremony is not until the beginning of the 3rd year however. They also said that out-of-staters should be proud since there's only 10-12 spots for out-of-state applicants and they don't interview / accept many. 11am - 3pm roughly.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally praised the admissions office for being accessible, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire process, without providing any specific suggestions for improvement.
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None. They have been very accessible, friendly, and helpful to me throughout the entire process.
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