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Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry

Nashville, TN

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based HBCU

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Can you explain why you got this grade in this class.
Do you know the saltwagon story?
How do you fit into the mission and history of Meharry?

What was the most interesting question?

This was a real question. "You seem to have a very privileged upbringing, What do you know about the underserved community and how have you supported your community?"

What was the most difficult question?

If you weren't able to hand this class in undergrad, why will you be able to handle this course in dental school?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

Nashville International Airport

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Marriott at Vanderbilt

How would you rate the hotel?

9 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?

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?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

4 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I did mock interviews with my advisor and a couple of friends.

What impressed you positively?

All of the community service they do

What impressed you negatively?

The campus and classrooms are old, but the clinical portion of the campus is renovated.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I knew more of the history of Meharry Medical College and how it started.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses