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University of Washington School of Dentistry

Seattle, WA

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?

2 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?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The interview was very conversational. The interviewers really wanted to know more about me and fill-in some gaps in my application. They wanted to know what I cared about and why I cared about it. I didn't feel like I was being tested.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What was/were the defining moment(s) that made you decide on dentistry?

What was the most interesting question?

So, you've been practicing dentistry for ten years now.... how will you make a difference in your community outside of dentistry?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Went over my application and essays.

What was the most difficult question?

If you were made head of a health board that was given $100,000,000 to deal w/ oral health care in underserved populations in the US, what would you do?

What impressed you positively?

I've always been impressed w/ the asst. dean Dr. Stiener. Seattle is an amazing city. The dental students really seemed to be enthusiastic about their school.

What impressed you negatively?

Your first impression of the health sciences is not always great. I was an undergrad at UW, so it doesn't bother me.
🤝 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

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

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile