Augusta, GA
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 24% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about challenges faced, communication skills, motivations for pursuing dentistry, leadership qualities, accomplishments, and personal attributes. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process with specific scenarios and confidentiality requirements.
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Tell me about a time you went through a challenge and/or experienced failure.
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Tell me about yourself
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why do you want to be a dentist
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Asked about my extracurriculars specifically and how leadership and communication was involved?
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Tell me about yourself.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University discussed a wide range of topics, including personal attributes, contributions to the school, handling ethical dilemmas like cheating, favorite activities, and future aspirations. While some responses indicated standard questions, others mentioned topics like explaining the internet to a child, cultural shocks, and inviting individuals to dinner, reflecting a diverse set of inquiries commonly asked during medical school interviews.
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What are some adjectives friends and family would use to describe you?
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What should I tell the acceptance committee about you?
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describe all your different jobs
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If you had to explain the internet to a 5-year-old without showing them how would you?
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Tell me about your family.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult questions asked at Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University discussed a wide range of topics, including coping with stress, overcoming adversity, defining integrity, dealing with empathy, and sharing personal accomplishments and failures. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, suggesting potential nondisclosure agreements in place during the interviews.
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What do you want me to tell the admissions committee about you?
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None, all questions were expected
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how do you cope with stress
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Tell us about the adversity in your life.
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None really. Everything was quite conversational.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
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LIT --> ATL
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Hartsfield-Jackson
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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quality inn
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quality inm
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fairfield inn
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Sharaton
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Quality in
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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10/10 experience
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by researching the school, practicing common interview questions, and seeking advice from current students or online forums like Student Doctor Network (SDN). Many also reviewed their application materials, practiced answering questions out loud, and focused on articulating their motivation for pursuing dentistry. Some applicants engaged in mock interviews, consulted interview guides, and sought feedback from friends and family to enhance their preparation.
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Studentdoctornet, reddit threads, practiced Q's aloud, read thru application multiple times, came up with questions to ask my interviewers
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I talked to current applicants who already had the interview, I read previous cycles' questions and prepared for the "big three" questions.
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research on school
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I read SDN and "prepared" my answers for why dentistry, tell me about yourself, basic questions.
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Studied applicaiton.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and kind atmosphere, friendliness of staff and students, state-of-the-art facilities, and emphasis on clinical experience at the school. They appreciated the low tuition cost, laid-back environment, strong faculty-student relationships, and high board exam passing rates, highlighting the positive and supportive community within the institution.
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How kind and welcoming everyone was, how laid-back my interviewers were
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conversational
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They were so relaxed and inviting. I felt so welcomed and appreciated there, it was wonderful.
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Staff friendliness
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Both interviewers read my app already.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the location of the school in Augusta, Georgia, particularly noting the lack of excitement, limited opportunities for research, and outdated facilities. Suggestions included improving the facilities, increasing diversity among applicants, and addressing the city's image to enhance the overall experience for students.
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n/a!
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Nothing really. The whole interview was really long, and 2 different days. Total time of 8 hours.
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Nothing at all.
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Everyone had a great experience with their interviewers but I had one interviewer who was quite rude. My interview here felt like an interrogation, making me feel very uncomfortable, unlike any other interviews I've had.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interviews would be conversational and relaxed, lasting longer than anticipated. They also emphasized the importance of providing interviewers with specific information about themselves to help build a strong case for their candidacy, and to not be overly nervous during the process.
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that they would most certainly ask me these three: 1. why dentistry, 2. why DCG, and 3. what do you want me to tell admissions committee about you.
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how long the interview was
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That I was going to speak so heavily on my involvement in school and how I grew from it.
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How relaxed the interview was.
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Nothing unexpected here... they admissions staff are very diligent with communicating with you.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally had positive experiences during their interviews, highlighting the welcoming and informative nature of the process. They appreciated the opportunities to interact with current students and faculty, and many felt that the interviews were conversational and not overly stressful. Suggestions included attending the pre-interview reception, being prepared with questions, and emphasizing authenticity during the interviews.
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10/10 interview experience, I absolutely loved it and it truly is an incredible school!
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great
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This is a long interview with a night before interview with dental students and a 6-hour interview the following morning. There are 2 one-on-one 30-minute interviews with faculty the rest is discussions and tours and signing stuff.
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Very impressive interview day.
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AU has our state's only dental school at an affordable price. It is a school that prides itself on producing very solid clinicians. The vibe here is very laid back, so be as personable yet tactful as you can during interview day. The cost of living here isn't too bad, either. This school was my first choice.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants most commonly praised the admissions office for being kind, welcoming, helpful, and responsive. There were a few comments suggesting improvement in friendliness and communication during the application process.
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nothing
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None- they are so kind and welcoming! :)
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Great admissions committee, very helpful and responsive.
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Keep being yourself!! I cannot believe how nice everyone was. I talk about the impressiveness of the school DAILY!
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