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Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois

Downers Grove, IL

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If you could pick any profession, one that isn't dentistry, what would you pick and why?
Why Midwestern?
Would you rather have the respect of your colleagues or patients?

What was the most interesting question?

If you could have dinner with 3 people, dead or alive, who and why?

What was the most difficult question?

What makes you a good fit for this school?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

O'Hare

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Embassy Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

9 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Practiced the basic questions many time

What impressed you positively?

Technology, faculty, genuine happiness and pride in the school from the students

What impressed you negatively?

Cost

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Not much

What are your general comments?

Be smart at your interview. Remember the entire thing is an interview. Even when you're alone with the students and no faculty. You're representing yourself.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep it up. I was extremely impressed.