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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?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

9 out of 10

How you think you did?

1 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

4 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you demonstrate compassion in your life?
If a spouse of one of your employees calls you and tells you they can't come in, what would you do?
Why dentistry?

What was the most interesting question?

What ethical principles do you use most in your daily life?

What was the most difficult question?

Describe your perfect patient.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

Other

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

ORD

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Days 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?

7 out of 10

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

4 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?

5 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

4 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, reading a professional school interviewing book, mock interviews, and I've had several other interviews already.

What impressed you positively?

The amazing clinical exposure, facilities, and the top-notch research opportunities.

What impressed you negatively?

The students seemed a bit stuck-up and unfriendly and I felt the same vibe from the interview format.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the facilities are top-notch.

What are your general comments?

I did not get a great feeling at this school but I can tell that it is one of the absolute best dental schools and that dental students there receive a top-notch education.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Change the interview process to a more conversational format and contact interviewees with information on getting to admissions office, travelling, etc.