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University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry

Chicago, IL

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?

10 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

List of Questions: Tell me about yourself Have your performed any research? -What was your position in your research Why UIC Why do you want to be a dentist

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think of the change in curriculum that the dental school is implementing? (From Lecture based learning to small group based learning)

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think of the change in curriculum that the dental school is implementing? (From Lecture based learning to small group based learning)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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?

Crown Plaza Chicago Metro

How would you rate the hotel?

6 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?

10 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, as well as just though of answers to a list of interview questions.

What impressed you positively?

I really liked how each clinic is separated, and they are all being upgraded immensely. Also I like how one can choose to take difficult cases if choosing, as well as being able to spend the majority of time in a specific clinic that you would want.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The information on the transition of their curriculum.

What are your general comments?

Great school, and great area

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Just keep doing what you are doing. You are all fantastic at your jobs, and it was an enjoyment to interview at UIC.