Louisville, KY
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 26% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.2
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 451 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 average 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 (88%)
Negatively (6%)
No change (6%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (64%)
Good (28%)
Average (7%)
Poor (1%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the University of Louisville School of Dentistry to be a welcoming and diverse program with a relaxed and friendly interview process. Most appreciated the emphasis on getting to know applicants personally, but some expressed concerns about facilities and the length of the interview day.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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UofL is a great program. Emphasis on diversity within students and admin which I think is imperative.
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Really lovely interview experience overall. They were incredibly welcoming and it feels like the family atmosphere really exists.
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Not my top choice due to the building and facilities but everyone is super nice and friendly.
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Very relaxed and the interviewers want to get to know you as a person outside of your application. Very personable faculty and students who are willing to share their likes and thoughts for improvement about the program.
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Awesome school, excited for my acceptance!
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
32 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.4 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
95% Open-File
5% 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
ULSD-COMP interviews are an average of 32 minutes, with an average of 2.4 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 5% 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 scenarios about handling difficult situations with colleagues, ethical dilemmas in the field, personal strengths and weaknesses, experiences in volunteer work, motivations for pursuing dentistry, and future career goals. Additionally, respondents mentioned questions about their extracurricular activities, family background, and reasons for choosing a specific school, with some interviews possibly being part of an MMI format and subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell me about a time a co-worker/team member was not completing their part/job correctly and it went poorly when you approached them
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1. Describe a time when you had to explain something diffcult?
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What was a typical week in your junior year of college?
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What is the greatest ethical dilemma of dentistry?
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Where do you picture yourself in 10 years? Specializing?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Louisville School of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics including time management, ethics, alternative professions, dealing with adversity, favorite dental procedures, underprivileged dental care, superheroes, family background, and personal interests. The interviews appeared to be a mix of standard questions and some unique ones, with no specific trend towards a particular type of inquiry.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Dental school requires time to complete projects timely, how are your time management skills?
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All pretty basic interview questions, nothing really surprised me.
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What are your thoughts on ethics?
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What is one question that I did not ask you that you wish you had been asked?
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If you could have any profession outside of dentistry, what would it be?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing the school's website, practicing common interview questions, and utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN). They also engaged in mock interviews, researched the program, and relaxed before the interview to alleviate anxiety.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Reviewed this website, school website, and answered common interview questions
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Practicing basic interview questions and researching the program
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Practice questions
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I looked up example questions on SDN and then wrote practice answers, but did not memorize, I wanted it to be natural.
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Talking with current dental students, researching ULSD and reading the information they provide on their website
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Louisville School of Dentistry discussed various topics such as ethical dilemmas in dentistry, handling criticism, personal failures, accomplishments, and motivations for pursuing dentistry. Additionally, the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) with possible non-disclosure agreements, as some responses alluded to nondisclosure of specific questions or scenarios.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell me about a mistake you've made- not difficult, just broad
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All easy questions
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What is the greatest ethical dilemma of dentistry?
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When were you criticized? How did you handle it?
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Tell me about a time that you failed; what did you learn from it?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the faculty, staff, and students, as well as the focus on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. They also appreciated the state-of-the-art facilities, the emphasis on clinical experience, and the transparency in providing thorough information about the school and its programs.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Transparency about the school and how it runs, thorough presentation
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Diverse program and nice facilities
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Everyone was so kind and really wanted you to know the vibes of the school.
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Faculty and staff were all incredibly positive and kind
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I really liked the overall culture and family-vibe they try to maintain.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the older facilities, lack of modern equipment, high out-of-state tuition, lengthy presentations, location, and unfavorable weather conditions. Suggestions included addressing the facility renovations promptly, providing clearer information on tuition costs, streamlining the interview process, and improving the overall organization and presentation flow on interview days.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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For one of the questions, the interviewer moved on after I asked to take 2 seconds to answer
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Certain aspects of clinical education were lacking compared to other programs i.e., digital dentistry mentioned but not practiced
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School is definitely on the older side but they’re making renovations
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The school has almost no windows, low ceilings and is all grey and brown. It is dark and depressing. I expected it to be a bit nicer after renovation. Clinics looked nice but still had no windows.
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For lunch, interviewees were paired and then put with a current D3 student. At other interview days, there was lunch provided with current students, but it was less formally arranged. I liked the opportunity to interact with multiple current students that the format of interview day lunches at other schools allowed.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the varying interview styles, the number of interviewees present, the conversational nature of the interviews, the need for questions unrelated to financial aid or general information, the long duration of the interview day, and the laid-back atmosphere of the process. They also highlighted the importance of relaxation, preparation of fun facts, and being patient with the school's communication timeline.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Your interview style will depend on the faculty- some are conversational, but some are more formal
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Interview day was to-be expected
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I wished I would have known the amount of other interviewees that would be at the school that day.
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I could have stored my luggage in their office
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How much of a time commitment interviews are. I had to travel and miss 2.5 days of school.
🤝 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 appreciate the friendly and responsive nature of the admissions office, with positive feedback on the interview process and staff interactions. Some suggest shorter and more organized presentations, a greater variety of lunch options, and possibly reducing the number of PowerPoint presentations during the admissions process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Admissions office was friendly and responsive to emails
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Thank you for providing such a warm and friendly environment!
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Keeping doing what you're doing, please!
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None
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The interview process was excellent.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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SDF
43% interviewees used SDF (SDF), with 17% using sdf (sdf) and 13% using Louisville (Louisville) and 4% using SDX (SDX) and 4% using Louisville airpot (Louisville airpot) and 4% using Louisville, , Charlotte (ATL) and 4% using Louisville Airport (Louisville Airport) and 4% using Louisville Int. (Louisville Int.) and 4% using Louisville International (Louisville International).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
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60% Airplane
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35% Automobile
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3% Train or Subway
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1% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Hampton Inn (average ranking 7.7/10), with some staying at Quality Inn (average rating 5.7/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Hampton Inn
7.7/10
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Quality Inn
5.7/10
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Quality INN
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 (21%)
Faculty member (7%)
Student (72%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (84%)
Neutral (16%)
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