Lincoln, NE
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2016-17
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What are 3 characteristics you think a dentist should have? Which of these do you possess the most? Which of these do you possess the least? What is a professional characteristic that would not be good for a dentist?
What was the most interesting question?
How do you learn/study? What will be the hardest thing for you as a D1 student? What will you do if you are at risk of failing a course in dental school?
What was the most difficult question?
You are the Hospital Director of a hospital that does not have enough money to stay afloat. A cigarette company will fund everything you need/want as long as you advertise for them. Your only other option is to risk a hostile takeover. What do you do? What are you obligations to your patients? What are you obligations to your shareholders?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
45 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
6
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Researched Structured Situational Interviews and practiced answering hypothetical questions.
What impressed you positively?
Everyone at the dental school (students, faculty, professors) was extremely inviting and you could tell that they really are a giant family.
What impressed you negatively?
There was no chance to talk about yourself during the interview. You were given 2 minutes to read a scenario and 4 minutes to answer it. That was it. There were 3 stations, each with 2 interviewers and 2 questions. Also, some of the interviewers just stared blankly as I answered the questions, while others at least smiled and nodded.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I knew that Nebraska residents get priority, followed by student from states that do not have dental schools. I am neither of those, unfortunately, although I love the school.
What are your general comments?
Overall, the day was structured nicely and it wasn't too stressful. I just wish they would integrate more questions that gave you a chance to talk about yourself.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Nothing, they were very attentive and super nice.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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