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Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois

Downers Grove, IL

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

Tell me about yourself and why you chose dentistry
Tell us a bout a time you received negative feedback and how you responded.
Tell us about a time you had to have a difficult conversation

What was the most interesting question?

what is the hardest decision you've had to make and would you do it again.

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us a bout a time you received negative feedback and how you responded.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

In Person

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?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

Spirit

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Best Western

How would you rate the hotel?

8 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?

7 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

clean, breakfast provided.
✅ 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?

sdn feedback, prepping with family members. (if you can keep you game fac on with them you can with anyone).

What impressed you positively?

all graduate schools are integrated and learn from each other. You get a ton of clinical experience. Grading is unbiased. latest technology used in in sim lab

What impressed you negatively?

university doesn't participate in mission trips and outreach. You have to do it individually or within clubs.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

you will be doing a lot of walking and standing around. do not wear heels, not even office chunky heels, I had blisters.

What are your general comments?

Great school. Very impressive as expected given the high tuition cost.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None