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University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

Detroit, MI

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 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?

What would you do if another student offered you the answers to an exam? Would you fulfill a patients wish of full mouth steel caps when its unnecessary?
What's a challenge that you've had to overcome? List three adjectives that describe you.
Why UDM? What would you do if another student offered you the answers to an exam? What sets yourself apart?

What was the most interesting question?

Who is the most influential non-living historical person to you? AND Who is the most influential living person to you?

What was the most difficult question?

Describe a good day and a bad day in clinic
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

DTW

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Express Downtown Detroit

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

6 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?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN

What impressed you positively?

they highlighted, read, and analyzed everything on my application (especially letters of rec). They really took the time reading your application.

What impressed you negatively?

Interview day consists of 40-50 applicants and it was a saturday interview (not get to see student atmosphere)

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Intimidation by faculty interviewer

What are your general comments?

They will intimidate you at first but they will open up to you later on.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Give folders