Positively
7 out of 10
6 out of 10
10 out of 10
20 minutes
At the school
2
One-on-one
Closed file
"How do you manage stress?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Why dentistry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"What are your goals 10 years from now?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"What makes a dentist successful?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Why Iowa and not *home state*?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"SDN Interview Feedback, thinking over possible answers to the questions (don't overdo the reciting), and getting a good night's sleep before" Report Response
"The faculty involved in the interviewing process. They were all so kind, and even though the first 10 minutes involved back-to-back questions where they couldn't provide input, they were constantly smiling (in a genuine way). The dental students who were there for the luncheon and the tours all seemed to love their school." Report Response
"Nothing! It was a great experience." Report Response
"That the faculty would be so nice. After reading some comments about how intimidating the interviewers seemed, I was thinking I would get grilled during the 20 minutes, but time flew by. The questions come at you so quickly that you don't even really have time to let the nerves kick in. Just take a deep breath and do what you can to answer the questions in a way that allows them to get to know who you are." Report Response
"If you're an OOS applicant, be prepared to answer multiple questions about moving. How you'd feel, what things would worry you, are you willing?" Report Response
Student
Enthusiastic
10 out of 10
Out of state
7+ hours
Airplane
$401-$500
ORD (Chicago - Illinois), 3-hour drive to Iowa City
Hotel
10 out of 10
Baymont Inn & Suites Iowa City (roughly a 5-minute drive to the dental school)
yes
10/21/15 (Wednesday)
10 out of 10
9 out of 10
9 out of 10
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5 out of 10
"Incredibly wonderful experience. Rachael and Jan did a great job organizing the interview. Dean Johnsen and all the faculty conducting the interviews were great! Keep up the good work!" Report Response
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