Columbus, OH
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 13% 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 ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.8
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 232 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (94%)
Negatively (2%)
No change (4%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (73%)
Good (23%)
Average (3%)
Poor (3%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed positive feedback about the interview experience at Ohio State University, highlighting the friendly and welcoming environment, the conversational interview style, and the efforts made by the school to showcase its strengths through various activities and presentations. Some applicants mentioned areas for improvement, such as outdated technology and concerns about board preparation, but overall, the majority viewed the school favorably and felt well-received during the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I really enjoyed the interview, I just wish there was a tour of the school. I attend school here now and can see why they didn't, especially since they are building a new building, but it would have been nice to see the facilities.
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Be yourself and know your application and why they make you a great person!
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Ohio state is a great school and it definitely showed through during the interview.
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Amazing school spirit, everyone is extremely friendly, great service opportunities, everyone is excited about being there, but they do have outdated technology.
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Great faculty and staff. Everyone is friendly and don't be shy. They just want to get to know you. Listen very carefully to questions and be humble, respectful but thoughtful on your answers. Be honest. The school is very impressive. I recommend staying at Blackwell. Call and ask for a special rate for interviewees. I am so grateful that I got the chance to interview here.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
41 Minutes Average
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Number:
3.2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
82% One-on-One
18% Group Interview
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File Type:
90% Open-File
10% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
0% Virtual
100% In-Person
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Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
OSU-COMP interviews are an average of 41 minutes, with an average of 3.2 interviews. 82% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 10% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about leadership experiences, career choices outside of dentistry, challenges expected in dentistry, volunteer experiences, personal interests, motivations for pursuing dentistry, setbacks faced and overcome, self-motivation instances, family background in dentistry, and reasons for choosing a specific dental school. Some respondents mentioned a discussion format without specific questions, possibly indicating an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) setup with potential non-disclosure agreements in place.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Leadership position
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What career would you choose if you didn't choose dentistry?
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Tell me about yourself
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About different experiences or life events on application.
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What is a challenge in dentistry that you believe you will have to overcome?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical dilemmas, personal attributes for success in dentistry, future goals, and the impact of volunteer experiences. While some responses indicated a variety of questions, the absence of specific mentions regarding MMI or nondisclosure agreements suggests a traditional interview format without restrictions on sharing interview questions.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What confirmed my passion to dentistry
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What was the best day of your life?
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What do you do if a patient refuses your treatment plan?
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What do you like to do for fun?
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What should be done with dentists that do something unethical?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing the school's website, practicing with mock interviews, and utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) for sample questions. They also emphasized the importance of being well-rested, dressing professionally, and engaging in a genuine conversation during the interview.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN, Mock interviews, youtube
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I did a mock interview with a career advisor at my college.
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SDN
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Practiced interview questions with college faculty.
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A professional school interview book, mock interviews, and SDN.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry discussed various topics including giving bad news to patients, handling conflicts, future challenges in dentistry, ethical scenarios, volunteer experiences' relevance, and self-motivation situations. Some responses hinted at an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, while other interviewees described a casual and conversational tone with questions focusing on personal motivations for dentistry and observations in the field.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Leadership postion I had without being officially called a leader.
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How would you give bad news to a patient?
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Your happiest day
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How do you give bad news to a patient?
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What challenges in dentistry do foresee and how will you address it?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and enthusiasm of the staff, faculty, and students at Ohio State University. They appreciated the well-organized interview process, the school spirit, and the emphasis on making applicants feel valued and welcomed throughout the experience. Suggestions included maintaining a balance between impressing applicants and providing an authentic representation of the school.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Very organized interview, people are super nice! It was fun
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How everyone was so nice, helpful, and fun to talk to.
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A lot of student interviewers. Makes you feel very comfortable and easy to talk with them.
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The pride of the school and the eagerness of faculty and current students to participate in the interview.
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How happy and excited about their school absolutely everyone at The Ohio State is.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the older facilities, particularly in the pre-clinical labs, and the lack of modern equipment such as digital radiography. Many also mentioned a desire for more transparency about the school and its programs during the interview process, as well as a need for updates and improvements in various areas of the school.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I was interviewed by 3 dental students (Separately) and only one faculty member. One of the dental students seemed to only have a certain answer in mind for MMI questions and wont move to next question unless he hears what he expects! seems that not all dental students are not capable of interviewing others! (ended up only asked one question in my whole 15 minutes interview)
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The lunch- it seemed disorganized and was not very good. There was also no real tour of the school or facilities.
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I wish they had talked more about the school during the whole process. Mostly focused on the city.
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The building was pretty old, but they are under construction currently for a remodel/addition
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The older facilities, no electronic patient records, and no digital x-rays in the student clinics.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time to relax and not be nervous, as the interviews were described as conversational and laid-back. They also mentioned being surprised by the speed-dating format of the interviews and the need for comfortable shoes for the tour, as well as the quality of the food and accommodations provided during the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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To relax! its very conversational and fun!
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To not be nervous- it was extremely chill.
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To not stress out about the interview. It is very welcoming and fun.
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That each interviewer asked about a different portion of my application so be prepared to address anything and everything on your application.
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They prepared us well for the interview. I wish I hadn't worn high-heels because the tour was long but very informative.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest having more faculty members conducting interviews, providing a better school tour, elaborating more on the school's curriculum and opportunities, and improving the interview environment by reducing the number of people in each room. Additionally, some applicants express discomfort with the short interview format and praise the program's welcoming and people-centered approach.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Have more faculty member interviewing than dental students. (at least 50%). or make sure all dental students interviewees are capable of interviewing others and listening to their ideas. Overall it was an amazing fun interview!
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Give a better tour of the school.
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Elaborate more on school, curriculum, and opportunities.
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Nothing
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Keep up the good work! The interview process was excellent.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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CMH
50% interviewees used CMH (CMH), with 13% using COL (COL) and 13% using columbus (columbus) and 13% using Port Columbus (Port Columbus) and 13% using US Airways (US Airways).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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33% Airplane
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59% Automobile
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3% Train or Subway
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5% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Blackwell (average ranking 9.8/10), with some staying at The Blackwell Inn (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Blackwell
9.8/10
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The Blackwell Inn
10/10
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The Blackwell
10/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (10%)
Faculty member (8%)
Student (81%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (95%)
Neutral (5%)
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