How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How long was the interview?

15 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"How did you become interested in dentistry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Why did you choose to apply to the University of Maryland?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"How did you prepare for this application cycle and the DAT?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How did you prepare for this interview?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Give an example of a situation you have been in where you have had to make and ethical decision and how did you handle it?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Going to other interviews, paid attention to the morning lecture about the school and the tour, read over the website" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"New building is beautiful, technology is top notch, Sim Labs are unrivaled. What impressed me the most was their unique program, opportunities for community outreach, diversity of clinical experience" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"As compared to other schools, students didn't seem as close-knit. Also, students take their boards after the first year as opposed to after the second year unlike most other schools which could be a negative. Students do not have their own chairs in the operatories due to larger class size (130). Also, it was made clear that residency is not granted easily to out of state students which means higher tuition all four years." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The website doesn't do a very good job at marketing itself in respect to its technology and facilities. I did not expect to like the school as much as I did!" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Tour guides were very friendly and answered all questions (good and bad) honestly. Interview was extremely laid back with lots of questions. Interviewers did not pressure you to answer questions if you were not sure of your response right away. Maryland is definitely on the cutting edge as far as technology." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

On what date did the interview take place?

10/15/2008

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

8 out of 10