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University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry

Chicago, IL

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing out of the ordinary

What was the most difficult question?

None, very conversational, no grilling
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed the UIC website

What impressed you positively?

The friendly atmosphere. The fact that every dental specialty is represented and has facilities in the building. Renovated lecture halls.

What impressed you negatively?

Clinics were not as impressive as other schools, however, they were not nearly as bad as other feedback suggests.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the parking structure would charge 10 bucks for 3 hours. Welcome to Chicago.

What are your general comments?

I was impressed with the faculty/students. They were very friendly and our tour guide showed us pretty much EVERY room in the building. The interview itself was very friendly and non-intimidating. I enjoyed the day.
📍 On-Site Experience

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

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great