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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry

Birmingham, AL

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself.
What factor would make you choose UAB over another school?
Why did you choose dentistry?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you still play your horn? (I was a music major)

What was the most difficult question?

None were difficult; these were all the standard questions.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

7 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Just read some of the interview feedback here but pretty much just tried to be myself.

What impressed you positively?

They really tried to make you feel relaxed. I was extremely nervous going in, but they made me feel comfortable really quickly.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing in particular.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Don't be nervous! (Easier said than done)

What are your general comments?

Everyone here was great, the atmosphere was inviting, and the admissions committee just wants to get to know you. I'm happy with how it went.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses