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University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

Farmington, CT

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you want to specialize?
Explain your research further.
How does pipetting help with your dexterity?

What was the most interesting question?

What is the first procedure you want to complete as a dentist?

What was the most difficult question?

What else would you like the committee to know about you?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

15 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of 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?

Home

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 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?

6 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

read their website

What impressed you positively?

The intense basic science curriculum and the students saying how easy it is for them to pass their boards. Also that in-state tuition is offered to OOS in the second year.

What impressed you negatively?

No parking.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I would be the first one interviewed!

What are your general comments?

Very friendly. They really sold me on the curriculum!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses