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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?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How did you study for the DAT?
What activities do you participate in that require dexterity?
Why do you want to be a dentist?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think of the Area (Farmington)? What do you think of the school?

What was the most difficult question?

What is one thing you dislike about dentistry?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

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?

6 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I read SDN, looked up common questions, and practiced in the mirror. I know this sounds corny, but if you practice making a pre-prepared response look natural it removes a lot of stress during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

The school, the students, and the curriculum

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

A high percentage of people interviewed end up getting offers. This is not to say that you are a lock when you get your interview notice, but it should give you some confidence

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

The admissions office made this process as easy as possible.