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University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry

Memphis, TN

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why do you want to be a dentist and what have you done to investigate the field.

What was the most interesting question?

It was totally laid back. They just opened the floor up to me and asked me to discuss why I want to be a dentist and what I've done to investigate the field. They also asked me what types of work and activities I like to do with my hands.

What was the most difficult question?

No difficult questions :)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

15 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Red Roof Inn (very close to interview bldg.)

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

7 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Looked at this website--SDN, talked with a dentist that graduated from there a few years ago, thought about my responses, etc.

What impressed you positively?

The admissions staff was very nice and down to earth. They made you feel very comfortable and welcome with breakfast foods and coffee and a lunch provided with the opportunity to talk to 1st and 2nd year students.

What impressed you negatively?

The school is the oldest dental school in the southeast which means it has great history but could also use some modern updating...but the technology and program itself are awesome which are the most important things anyway!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It's nothing to be nervous about! Be prepared but also relax and enjoy the experience.

What are your general comments?

It went extremely well! There were 4 dentists in a cozy little office. One of them was a recent retired dentist of 34 years! They were all very nice and just wanted to get to know you better as a person rather than a bunch of information on paper! They were mostly taking notes the whole time which made it more comfortable....so you didn't feel like you were in the spotlight.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses