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University of Iowa School of Dentistry & Dental Clinics

Iowa City, IA

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The interview was pretty easy and didn't cause a lot of stress. (If you're concerned about the interview, you need not be.) The questions are all very basic and they don't try to trip you up.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Would you make a good teacher?

What was the most interesting question?

Name something that you are proud of that you recently made with your hands.

How did you prepare for the interview?

I read past SDN interview posts and looked in the forums for sample questions.

What was the most difficult question?

Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 on how you view yourself as a perfectionist.

What impressed you positively?

I was impressed with the early hands on experience students receive during their 1st year.

What impressed you negatively?

I didn't care for the small computer lab and the lack of a Wireless network. I also didn't care for the dress code. (Of course these issues are by no means a show-stopper for me.)

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I knew how relaxed the interviewer was going to be. The interviewer was very nice and basically indicated that the interview will be seriously considered when reviewing all other applicants.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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