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University of Florida College of Dentistry

Gainesville, FL

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 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?

How did you study for the DAT? Are you happy with your scores? :) Do you have any questions for us?
What procedures do you like? What did you like the most about your shadowing experience?
Why do you want to be a dentist? Why dentistry and not medicine? What kind of things do you do with your hands? What five characteristics do you think are required to enjoy dentistry?

What was the most interesting question?

What five characteristics do you think are required to enjoy dentistry?

What was the most difficult question?

No unexpected questions.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Days Inn University

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?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

SDN, read about UF, mock interview

What impressed you positively?

The National board scores and Florida licensure exam scores are extremely high, they have CERAC machines, lasers, they give 3 mock board exams to students. Everything really.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing. I love UF!!!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

It was great. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. The students seemed enthusiastic and happy to be there. I really enjoyed myself.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses