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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry

Kansas City, MO

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?

8 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?

Specific questions about academic performance ("can you explain this grade...?")
What would you like me to go back and tell the adcom about you?
Why dentistry?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

No hard questions! This was hardly an interview, more of a conversation with one of the faculty!
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Other

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Air BnB in the area.

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

Reading SDN and the school's website.

What impressed you positively?

Everything. UMKC has a great reputation, and everyone was so kind and friendly. My top choice school without a doubt.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing at all!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How low-stress and fun the interview would be. They asked us what our favorite book was and why, and did a short essay on a very basic ethics question (which we discussed as a group afterwards). This was before the presentation about the school/KC. We also had to do a one minute video that was sent directly to the adcom!

What are your general comments?

Good luck! Hope this info is useful!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Feed us barbecue for lunch!!!! :D