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Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona

Glendale, AZ

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

3 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What are two goals you have, other than becoming a dentist?
What stresses you out?
Who inspires you?

What was the most interesting question?

If you were a bakery owner, and your top cake decorator was 15-20 minutes late, how would you assess the situation? What if this persisted, what actions would you take?

What was the most difficult question?

If dentistry did not exist, what career would you choose?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 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?

Faculty member

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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

Phoenix Sky Harbor

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Serene Hotel

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?

7 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?

Only 10 minutes away from campus, very affordable, close to tons of shops, and let me check in 12 hours early with no upcharge!
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Looked at SDN and outlined responses to generic interview questions

What impressed you positively?

The activities were very engaging!

What impressed you negatively?

There was no student panel other than a lunch with 2 current students

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interview questions are not really related to dentistry, you have to be creative and find a way to connect your response wisely.

What are your general comments?

Overall good but can be better

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

It might be good to have interviews early in the day so students can end the day with faculty or the rest of the cohort.