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University of Iowa School of Dentistry & Dental Clinics

Iowa City, IA

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?

9 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?

How do you think a dentists is perceived as a member of a community?
If the spouse of your of your coworkers called in sick for them, what would you do?

What was the most interesting question?

What are three characteristics of a good dentist that you think you possess?

What was the most difficult question?

None were to difficult to answer....... Many questions where they put you in situations and you have to reason your way out of them. Just answer with how you think you would!
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

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?

7+ 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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 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?

8 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 posts and know a little about the school

What impressed you positively?

The facilities and the admissions people were both very nice.

What impressed you negatively?

The interview was not very personal. Be sure your answers to certain questions are long.....

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

First part of the interview is a Q&A style (most structured) and the second part is more conversational ( supposed to be less structured but not really) they just ask you more about yourself rather than crazy situations on the second half.

What are your general comments?

Great that the school has all 9 specialties if you would should to specialize. Also, Iowa City seems like a great place to live and possible start a family.... has a very comfortable feel to it.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses