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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?

10 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you have any questions for us?
How's the violin working out for you?
Why UDM?

What was the most interesting question?

Say you are practicing in a small town and you have a patient who is an 80 year old male. He has some family and they are just as old as him. You carefully explain the treatment and take time the next day to meet with him to explain more. The patient listened carefully and after your explanation he says, "Dr. X, I trust you and I believe that you know exactly what I need and that you have the proper training and education, but I don't understand a thing you explained to me. But I am OK with you treating me." How would you handle this situation?

What was the most difficult question?

Is dentistry a right or a privilege?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

9 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?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Embassy Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

9 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?

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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, UDM website, UDM fliers, mock interviews.

What impressed you positively?

All facilities and equipment are top notch and up to date. Very modern campus. Study rooms, library, etc.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interview was more of a 2 on 1 interrogation.

What are your general comments?

I hope I get accepted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

There needs to be a lunch break half way through the interview. Maybe some kind of lunch & learn.