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University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Ann Arbor, MI

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

Ethics about insurances sharing patients info to a third party.

What was the most interesting question?

Ethics of testing HIV in a dental setting.

What was the most difficult question?

Ethics about insurances sharing patients info to a third party.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

10

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Neutral

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

Detroit

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Fairfield Inn by Marriot

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?

10 out of 10

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

5 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?

SDN, U of Mich websites, current dental students at the Mich

What impressed you positively?

Amazing facilities. Podcast lectures. Customize your cirriculumn (Research, leadership or health. Hugh funds to research.

What impressed you negatively?

The boards passing rate is low compare to other schools. It's right at the national average. In addition, their failing rate is high compare to the national average. If you're OOS, you pay 82k a year for 4 years. :(

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It's very chilly. Bring a jacket, scarf and gloves. The MMI was great. I thought it was scary but it went very well. Just relax and be yourself.

What are your general comments?

If you want to do research, this is the place to be. The staff was great and the school has a great reputation. And Ann Arbor is a great city.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Very friendly people. When I first called the school to check on my status, they were rude. However, when I met them in person, they were really nice.