Ann Arbor, MI
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
If you want to do research, this is the place to be. The staff was great and the school has a great reputation. And Ann Arbor is a great city.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Ethics about insurances sharing patients info to a third party.
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, U of Mich websites, current dental students at the Mich
What was the most difficult question?
Ethics about insurances sharing patients info to a third party.
What impressed you positively?
Amazing facilities. Podcast lectures. Customize your cirriculumn (Research, leadership or health. Hugh funds to research.
What impressed you negatively?
The boards passing rate is low compare to other schools. It's right at the national average. In addition, their failing rate is high compare to the national average. If you're OOS, you pay 82k a year for 4 years. :(
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
It's very chilly. Bring a jacket, scarf and gloves. The MMI was great. I thought it was scary but it went very well. Just relax and be yourself.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Very friendly people. When I first called the school to check on my status, they were rude. However, when I met them in person, they were really nice.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 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?
Detroit
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Fairfield Inn by Marriot
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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