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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry

Birmingham, AL

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about a time you failed.
What other dental schools did you apply to and why? What is your second top choice? (They will throw your application out if you say certain schools.)
Why did you make so many A's? Tell me about a time you made a B.

What was the most interesting question?

How do you keep track of time? What do you do if something unexpected happens in your schedule?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about a situation where you had difficulty working with others.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

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Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

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How did the tour guide seem?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

wrote down my answers to common questions

What impressed you positively?

The practicing dentist who interviewed me was very nice and gave useful advice on dental school.

What impressed you negatively?

I did not like how the second interviewer tried to interrogate me instead of trying to get to know me.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Do not tell them you applied to certain schools or they will throw your application out. Do not tell them you plan to apply for scholarships. Do not ask about pass/fail.

What are your general comments?

I liked how they gave the number of clinical procedures you need to graduate.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses