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  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
  • Dental School
  • Lincoln, NE
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

6

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

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

"What are 3 characteristics you think a dentist should have? Which of these do you possess the most? Which of these do you possess the least? What is a professional characteristic that would not be good for a dentist?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Your 5 year old patient has severe dental decay that needs treatment. Her mother does not believe you and will not allow you to treat her daughter. What do you do?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"You 70 year old grandfather will die within 5 years if he does not get a procedure. The procedure he needs had a 10% mortality rate and you mother does not want him to have the operation. What do you say to her? Is there a way everyone can get their way?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How do you learn/study? What will be the hardest thing for you as a D1 student? What will you do if you are at risk of failing a course in dental school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"You are the Hospital Director of a hospital that does not have enough money to stay afloat. A cigarette company will fund everything you need/want as long as you advertise for them. Your only other option is to risk a hostile takeover. What do you do? What are you obligations to your patients? What are you obligations to your shareholders?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Researched Structured Situational Interviews and practiced answering hypothetical questions." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Everyone at the dental school (students, faculty, professors) was extremely inviting and you could tell that they really are a giant family." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"There was no chance to talk about yourself during the interview. You were given 2 minutes to read a scenario and 4 minutes to answer it. That was it. There were 3 stations, each with 2 interviewers and 2 questions. Also, some of the interviewers just stared blankly as I answered the questions, while others at least smiled and nodded." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I wish I knew that Nebraska residents get priority, followed by student from states that do not have dental schools. I am neither of those, unfortunately, although I love the school." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall, the day was structured nicely and it wasn't too stressful. I just wish they would integrate more questions that gave you a chance to talk about yourself." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you use?

No Response

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No Response

Would you recommend the hotel?

No Response

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

9/18/2018

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

8 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?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"Nothing, they were very attentive and super nice." Report Response

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