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University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry

Memphis, TN

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 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?

Tell me a time when you failed.
Tell me a time when you struggled with your leadership skills.
What are some characteristics that you believe a dental student should have?

What was the most interesting question?

What's your favorite dental procedure?

What was the most difficult question?

Do you feel ready for dental school?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

In Person

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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Napoleon

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?

1 out of 10

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

4 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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN, practice basic interview questions, watch videos on tips/advices

What impressed you positively?

Friendly staff and faculty

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Everyone said it was very conversational and relaxed, but I had a different experience. I think it depends on who will interview you. Be prepared and don't rely on it being chill like others said

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses