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University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

Farmington, CT

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?

8 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?

Is dental care a right or a privilege?
Tell me about your research.
Why do you think dental school and medical school are separate?

What was the most interesting question?

If a person came to you for cosmetic care because they claimed their appearance made them unemployable, is it your responsibility to treat them even if they can't afford it?

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing was too difficult, but ethics questions required some thought.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

9 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

West Hartford Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

2 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?

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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, UConn website, reviewed my application, mock interview.

What impressed you positively?

The facilities (all newly renovated or soon-to-be renovated), the students and faculty, Dr. Thibodeau's presentation, NBDE board scores, PBL, pass/fail

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Relax... the interview is more like a conversation than an interrogation.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses