Lexington, KY
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 21% 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
8.3
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 189 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 (87%)
Negatively (8%)
No change (5%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (61%)
Good (29%)
Average (10%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed positive feedback about the school, including its welcoming environment, friendly staff, and strong faculty. They appreciated the informative interviews, relaxed atmosphere, and engaging activities throughout the visit, making the school a top choice for many.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Great school and faculty/staff were really nice and helping
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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.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
36 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.4 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
84% One-on-One
16% Group Interview
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File Type:
97% Open-File
3% 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
UKCD-COMP interviews are an average of 36 minutes, with an average of 2.4 interviews. 84% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 3% 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 revolve around the candidate's motivation for pursuing dentistry, their unique qualities, academic performance including grades and standardized test scores, experiences related to dentistry, and their ability to overcome challenges. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, suggesting potential nondisclosure agreements in place during their interviews.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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How would you bring diversity to this school?
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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?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Kentucky School of Dentistry discussed a variety of topics such as experiences with diversity, favorite dental procedures, values contributing to diversity, patient scenarios, and personal attributes for success in dentistry. Based on the responses provided, it appears that the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview), with some respondents mentioning specific follow-up questions and personal inquiries, which could indicate a nondisclosure agreement in place for the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What is something you've done to prepare for dental school
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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?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their application, practicing common interview questions, and conducting research on the school through resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) and the school's website. Some also sought advice from current students, engaged in mock interviews, and rehearsed their answers either through self-reflection or by recording themselves.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Reread my application
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Practiced questions, read SDN and reddit
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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.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Kentucky School of Dentistry discussed a variety of topics such as personal challenges overcome, uniqueness, motivation for dentistry, and academic performance. The interviews were generally straightforward, with no mention of an MMI format or nondisclosure agreements.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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N/a
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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.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of both the staff and students. They highlighted the small class sizes, personalized attention, and enthusiasm shown by the faculty and admissions staff as major positives. Many also appreciated the emphasis on community engagement and service opportunities provided by the school.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The culture of the school
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The faculty and staff, and the interview was pretty chill
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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
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of diversity in the program, the age and condition of the school facilities, the limited patient pool for practical experience, and some negative interactions during the admissions process. Suggestions included improving diversity initiatives, updating facilities, expanding patient exposure, and refining the admissions process to provide a more positive experience for applicants.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Facilities are a little old but not too bad
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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.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the relaxed and conversational nature of the interview, the long and tiring day, and the importance of being prepared for lots of walking. Additionally, some applicants mentioned the need for comfortable shoes for the tour and the unpredictability of the interview schedule throughout the day.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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That there are two separate groups for the same interview day
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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.
🤝 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 overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for their kindness, approachability, and responsiveness, with a common suggestion being to further reduce paperwork and move towards a fully paper-free application process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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N/a
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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!
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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LEX
50% interviewees used LEX (LEX), with 17% using SDF (SDF) and 17% using CVG (CVG) and 17% using n/a (n/a).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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21% Airplane
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75% Automobile
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4% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the The University Inn. (average ranking 6.5/10), with some staying at tru by hilton (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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The University Inn.
6.5/10
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tru by hilton
10/10
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Red Roof Inn (I don't recommend this hotel) and the Courtyard Marriott
9/10
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 (35%)
Faculty member (14%)
Student (51%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Discouraging (3%)
Enthusiastic (83%)
Neutral (14%)
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