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Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine

Alton, IL

Dental Schools | Public For-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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What is a non-science class that you took that will help you succeed in dental school?
What is something interesting about you that I cannot find out by reading your application?
What is something that frustrated you over the past year?

What was the most interesting question?

Why dentistry and not medicine?

What was the most difficult question?

What is something that you wish you would have handled in a different way/How has your communication skills served you well?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Home

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read questions from this website/researched the school.

What impressed you positively?

Laid-back interview, a small school that offers a great clinical experience at a good price.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Don't stress out about being a little late if you are, because you sit around a table for a bit at first.

What are your general comments?

Impressed with the school and the interview was relatively short, which may be good or bad. Have questions to ask your interviewers.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses