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University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Minneapolis, MN

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?

8 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What if you dont get into D school this year?
Why D school?
Why U Minn?

What was the most interesting question?

What would you do if you and a close friend both worked hard and interviewed for dental school but only you got in?

What was the most difficult question?

What is the biggest challenge/decision you have had in your life?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 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?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Raddison on campus

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?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Talked to dentists, read SDN

What impressed you positively?

Tour guide was really knowledgable and really liked the school. Facilities seem good, renovations in progress. Faculty seem very nice and supportive. I enjoyed assisting the 4th yr student.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Moos tower is confusing to navigate.

What are your general comments?

Overall I thought the interview was great, very laid back, I was nervous when I first got the invite but was quite calm when in the interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses