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University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry

Memphis, TN

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What did I do on my free time?
What have I done to improve my manual dexterity?
Why do I want to be a dentist?

What was the most interesting question?

Had I ever considered medical school in the past?

What was the most difficult question?

They were all really easy to answer questions...The committee already thinks you have what it takes on paper, that's why you were asked to interview. The purpose of the interview is really just to get to know you better and see if you would be a good fit for their program.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

15 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

I used this site, and friends from undergrad that go there.

What impressed you positively?

The whole interview process was incredible. Dr. Coleman was the nicest man and really made you feel comfortable. All the staff and students there were so nice and were real with you. The labs are absolutely incredible (both first year lab and new virtual sim-lab). The clinical floor was packed with patients and students; it just made me real excited to go there and be a dentist. The also have an awesome pediatric lab. The school is also located in a medical community (the med, optometry, pharmacy, and nursing schools are there too), so you are not just around dental students all four years. Oh, and the rec. center was awesome too (including climbing wall), and free for students. I have been to several other schools for interviews, and this one (hands down) impressed me overall the most. They portray a real desire to have you at their school and to graduate you the best dental professional possible!

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Not to sweat it...it was the most laid back and informative interview I have been to.

What are your general comments?

Basically, I loved it! The best program (national school rating, top in board score ratings, #1 virtual sim-lab in nation, ect.) of all the schools I have applied to. It was the best interview experience I could have asked for. This is by far my top choice!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses