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Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois

Downers Grove, IL

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What is a professional attitude?

What was the most interesting question?

Describe an injustice you have experienced.

What was the most difficult question?

What is something you always procrastinate on?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Double Tree Inn and Suites by Hilton

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I practiced interview questions that I found on Student Doctor Network and researched the schools through their websites and SDN.

What impressed you positively?

I loved the vast amount of experience that the students receive. They are doing implants in their fourth year! Their goal is to produce students who have just as much experience as someone who completes residency.

What impressed you negatively?

The tuition is a lot, but the facilities and experience might be worth it. I am also concerned about the fact that they just graduated their first dental class in 2015.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It is a panel interview with two faculty and one student. They want you to be as relaxed as possible. They know you can handle the academic aspect of dental school now they just want to get to know you as a person.

What are your general comments?

I really liked the school. The suburban area is nice, the campus is beautiful, the facilities and technology are top-notch. The students were clearly passionate about their school and the professors seemed very approachable!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Have the interviews more throughout the day. For instance, split the interview group up into a few different groups with the same things on the to-do list but doing them at different times. That way all the people interviewing wouldn't be just sitting in a room waiting to interview at the end of the long day of information.