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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?

7 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

I see you're a history major, but going into dentistry. Why?
Many CT residents go to UConn for the state school tuition. How is this going to factor into your decision as an out of state student?
Tell me what _____ (from application) means - for clarification purposes

What was the most interesting question?

They asked me about my disability and my family's disabilities

What was the most difficult question?

None really
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

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?

2-3 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?

Marriott in Palm Springs

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

No responses

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?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, wrote down possible answers, practiced by myself, meditation (haha)

What impressed you positively?

The facilities are GORGEOUS! The hospital is on a hill and is in a lovely location, the faculty and students are so nice - they know everyone, and the school is fairly easy to navigate. The school churns out great dentists. The food is pretty good :D

What impressed you negatively?

The clinics seem kind of old and empty

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Relax - the interviewers are very nice and personable.

What are your general comments?

Talk to the other students in the room - if you're friendly with them, it makes the whole day much easier and more bearable. Also wear comfortable shoes. Make sure you know your application COLD - I made a fool of myself by referencing something that wasn't on my transcript but was on my application, and they corrected me.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

The Admissions office was so nice and helpful! The brochures did not help too much, but that's okay