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University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry

Chicago, IL

Dental Schools | Public 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?

9 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?

Why denistry?

What was the most interesting question?

If all dental diseases was cured what would you being doing? This was a question to get a feel for your personality.

What was the most difficult question?

would you like to work in a large less adequate population or a small more adequate population? answer:i would not know what practice i would have, but adequate no matter what the size is. I told them that the money would always be there. never put a price on a patient's treatment. Don't let them direct your answer. stay firm with your decision!!!!
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

La Quinta

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

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 read the student doctor network. I rehearsed with a friend who happens to be a doctor.I waited to be seated. Spoke straight to the point. no excuses.

What impressed you positively?

I have been in many fancy clinics. saying that the people impressed me. I liked that the people were nice and friendly.The tour was very professional.

What impressed you negatively?

none. A clinic is a clinic it is what you make of it.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Traffic is very bad even if you are only 20 miles away. luckily i left an hour early bc i just made it in time. That was very stressful, not the interview.

What are your general comments?

Overall experience was great. Low stress, good people, and a fair interview--one on one cannot beat that.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses