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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Are you worried about the amount of science classes you'll be faced with in dental school? (I'm not a science major.)
Explain how you decided on dentistry?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

What was the most interesting question?

Given your background, would you be interested in pursuing a career in the academic side of dentistry?

What was the most difficult question?

None.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

7 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?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

No responses

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?

SDN Interview Feedback, UConn School of Dental Medicine Website, The ADA's Future of Dentistry Report.

What impressed you positively?

The streamlined curriculum, small class sizes, high specialty placement rates, and the low cost of education.

What impressed you negatively?

The feel of the clinics. (The equipment seemed very up to date, but the lighting &amp; wall appearance were less than appealing.)

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

At lunchtime, be sure to get your food quickly. There's not a whole lot of time to eat.

What are your general comments?

Overall, it was a very positive experience. From what I had read here on SDN, I expected a very difficult and confrontational interview. Thankfully, my interviewers seemed pretty upbeat in their questioning. I can actually say that I enjoyed my UConn interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses