University of Kentucky School of Dentistry
Lexington, KY
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed 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?
Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
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 defining success, handling academic challenges, personal interests outside of academics, ethical dilemmas faced, future career goals, and reasons for choosing dentistry or a specific school. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements during their interviews, indicating a structured approach with a variety of situational and behavioral questions.
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"How do you define success?"
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What is one part of your application that you would like to highlight?
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I noticed you attended many schools (4yr school, multiple community colleges). Can you elaborate on that?
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You made a C+ what happened and how would you improve?
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How does your job at blank relate to detistry?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Kentucky School of Dentistry discussed a variety of topics, including scenarios where empathy was tested, diversity contributions, favorite dental procedures, and handling patient situations. While the questions were mostly standard, some respondents mentioned personal or specific questions, with one mentioning a trip and another discussing ways to improve access to care.
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"Tell us about a time that you put yourself in someone else's shoes and thought about their situation from their perspective instead of your own."
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Follow-up questions that were specific to my PS
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Tell us about your military background?
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Discuss a time when you’ve had to work with people different from you?
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If you were the interviewer, what would you ask you (the interviewee)?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Kentucky School of Dentistry discussed various personal challenges, unique attributes, motivations for dentistry, learning experiences, and academic performance, with no particularly challenging or ethical questions. The responses indicate a straightforward interview process without notable difficulty, ethical dilemmas, or unconventional queries, focusing on typical aspects of applicants' backgrounds and aspirations.
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"What is something that you want to highlight about your application?"
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Defining success
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A challenge you have overcome?
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Give one specific example of a challenge that you faced and different tools or resources you used to handle it.
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n/a
🤝 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 an open 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 a Student
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 0-1 hour 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 Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
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SDF
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LEX
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CVG
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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pricelined it, extended stay america
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University Inn, i think
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Tru by Hilton University Medical Center
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The inn on Broadway
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The University Inn.
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
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 good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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I recommend this hotel - cheap, clean, and close to UK dental school.
✅ 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?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by researching the school's website and mission statement, reviewing their own application, practicing basic interview questions, and seeking advice from platforms like SDN and YouTube. They also engaged in mock interviews, talked to current students, and reviewed common questions to feel more confident and ready for the interview process.
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Reddit research, researching the school's website and mission statement, basic interview prep, and reviewing my own application and personal statement.
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Reviewing my application, practicing basic interview questions, researching the school
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Research online.
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SDN thread and practicing answering
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I had a few interviews before this so I was prepared to give similar answers to the common dental school question
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the welcoming and friendly environment at the school, with positive interactions with staff, faculty, and students. They appreciated the small class sizes, emphasis on clinical experience and digital dentistry, and the overall supportive and enthusiastic atmosphere during their visit.
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Welcoming environment of all staff and students, all of the information given throughout multiple different help sessions such as student life and financial aid
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I was impressed with the clinical experience that students are exposed to i.e emphasis on digital dentistry, implants, etc.
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Relaxed environment
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Students helping were very engaged and passionate about their school.
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The digital dentistry curriculum
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were negatively impressed by the lack of diversity in the program, the underwhelming city of Lexington, and the outdated facilities. Suggestions included improving diversity in the program, updating facilities, and enhancing the overall experience of the city for students.
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Nothing.
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It doesn't seem to be a diverse program and Lexington is an underwhelming city.
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none.
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The cost
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nothing, this place is amazing. I hope i get in!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview day would be long, packed with information, and involve a lot of walking, so they should come prepared with comfortable shoes. They also found that the interviews were more relaxed and conversational than expected, with a focus on getting to know them personally and professionally.
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Longer day, lots of information and come prepared with shoes (females) for tour and lots of walking! They did inform this of this before time though!
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It is a jam-packed interview day and you will be exhausted by the end of it.
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None.
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The interview is truly just getting to know you. They want to know about your background and how you handle situations and working with others.
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That my interview was at the very end of the day. Some had it earlier.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed positive feedback about the welcoming and close-knit environment at the school, highlighting the friendly staff, faculty, and students. They appreciated the relaxed interview process, informative sessions, and the overall sense of community at the institution, making it a top choice for many.
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Amazing school, very close-knit and welcoming environment, love the smaller class size!
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UK seems to have a great dental program.
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UK is wonderful and wants you as much as you want them
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This place feels like family. I loved the school and the people. Def my top choice.
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This is a great school!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for their kindness, approachability, and helpfulness, suggesting no major changes or improvements. Some minor suggestions included reducing paperwork and striving for a completely paper-free application process.
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None, thank you for everything and great overall atmosphere, helpfulness, and friendliness!
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Everyone I encountered at the admissions office were kind and approachable. Very responsive and wiling to answer any questions I had.
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No suggestions, just thanks
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No suggestion, you guys made us feel so comfortable. Thank you!
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none.
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