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SUNY - University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

Buffalo, NY

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What about being a dentist appeals to you?
What is one aspect of dentistry you are not looking forward to?
What started your interest in dentistry? (what event)

What was the most interesting question?

What do you like to do in your free time?

What was the most difficult question?

If accepted to multiple schools, how will you choose among them?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

4 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In 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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

University Manor (next to campus)

How would you rate the hotel?

5 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interviews, met with dental students from school, read and practiced possible interview questions.

What impressed you positively?

How friendly the staff are. The atmosphere at UB is very positive, where students and professors work together and focus on success, not competition.

What impressed you negatively?

Facilities could be updated

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How laid back the interview is

What are your general comments?

Don't over prepare. Be yourself and truly know why you want to be a dental professional.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Perhaps prior to someone's interview, send out information about how to get to the school and where to park, etc.