How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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?

Closed file

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

"Why dentistry? Tell me about yourself. Do you think you will fit in at UIC?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What would you do if you are struggling in a class? What would you do if you saw another student cheating? Have you ever experienced a difficult life situation?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What gives you pleasure? Have you read any good books lately? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Would you rather give adequate dental work to a large population, or excellent dental work to a smaller population?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What would you do if you saw another student cheating on a test?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Barron's DAT book, SDN, reviewed possible interview questions " Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The faculty's strong desire to help each student. The faculty/admission staff/dental student's positive attitude about the school and their sincerity to the interviewee." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The facilities are old and outdated. Some of the work stations could use a serious renovation, or at least some new countertops that don't look like hand-me-down elementary school desk tops." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I didn't know there would be 5 other students there with me. Also, some students were confused about the picture the school requested us to bring. They want a regular picture of each student for their records, not an ID." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview is only as stressful as you make it. If you prepare yourself, know how to act, and anticipate certain interview questions, then you'll have nothing to worry about. The admissions staff and faculty are trying to impress prospective students. The dental students all seemed to be happy with school, good price and location, but not enthusiastically happy." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

02/10/2005