Dallas, TX
Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 18% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.8
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 374 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (91%)
Negatively (3%)
No change (6%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (45%)
Good (44%)
Average (10%)
Poor (2%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview experience at Baylor to be friendly, conversational, and low-stress, emphasizing the importance of being genuine and relaxed. They appreciated the warm and welcoming environment, with positive interactions with faculty and staff. Some applicants highlighted the need to prepare for discussing personal statements and academic records in detail during the interviews.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Everyone is really friendly and there is no need to be nervous!! The most nervous I was, it was prior to be walking into the building. Don't rehearse your answers too much, trust your gut --> My mind went blank with my prepped answers the minute the interview started and everything felt conversational and not just a one-sided conversation. Don't overthink and good luck :)
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Like everyone has said before me, "just be yourself." Don't go in trying to impress them with what you think they want to hear. Have a positive mindset going into the interview and be honest with the admissions committee and with yourself. Truly take a good look on why you want to pursue dentistry as a lifelong career and start practicing putting those thoughts into words and those words into actions (volunteering, community service, etc.). Get a good night's rest the day before and make sure you know what to wear ahead of time. Show the interviewers who you are as a person instead of just telling them. They know your stats and everything that's on your application, be prepared to show them the person beyond the application.
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Overall, loved the school!
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Don't stress. If you are invited for an interview it's because you are what they are looking for. It's just a personality check for the most part.
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Love this school.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
29 Minutes Average
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Number:
3.1 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
99% One-on-One
1% Group Interview
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File Type:
100% Open-File
0% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
25% Virtual
75% In-Person
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Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
TAMU-COD-COMP interviews are an average of 29 minutes, with an average of 3.1 interviews. 99% of interviews are one-on-one, 75% are in-person, and 0% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the applicant's motivations for pursuing dentistry, their experiences with community service, their preparation for dental school, and their ability to handle stress and challenging tasks. Some respondents mentioned questions about their DAT scores, manual dexterity skills, personal strengths and weaknesses, and specific experiences related to dentistry, with a few referencing the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format and possible nondisclosure agreements.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Very specific to the application overall --> asked me about interesting volunteering, hobbies, and other experiences I had.
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Why was your DAT low in one subsection?
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Tell me about your hometown/area where you grew up
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Why dentistry?
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So your mother was a dentist. Did she have a big impact on your decision to pursue dentistry as a career?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Texas A&M College of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics, including mission trips, family, volunteer experiences, book preferences, and reflections on personal experiences. Some responses hinted at an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements due to mentions of specific questions asked or lack of questions revealed, suggesting a diverse and comprehensive interview experience at the school.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What is a root canal/what is a dentist? --> Interviewer was an endodontist so I guess I had it coming
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Why did you get a _ on the DAT?
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How do you plan to succeed in our program?
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If you could go back in time to change anything in your life, would you do it? Worst case scenario: If you didn't get in this cycle what will you do differently next cycle?
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Tell me about your mission trip
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), practicing common interview questions, conducting mock interviews with family and friends, reviewing their application, and researching the school's website. They emphasized the importance of being well-prepared, practicing responses, and staying relaxed during the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I used the SDN frequently asked questions and I looked up common questions that could be asked in a traditional interview.
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Looked at frequently asked questions and sdn
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SDN, example dental school interview questions
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Practicing common interview questions and a good night's sleep.
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Compile the most asked questions on the SDN interview feedback list for the specific school, talked about why I wanted to pursue dentistry to my friends and family, and made bullet points as a rough idea for the common answers.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Texas A&M College of Dentistry discussed various aspects of their applications, strengths, weaknesses, and reasons for choosing dentistry, with some oddball personal statement topics thrown in. The interviews were mostly personal and conversational, with no specific challenging questions mentioned, indicating a typical interview format.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Nothing super difficult. I would say know your application well and be able to speak upon your experiences. One of my interviewers was very specific and the other was traditional/more general with their question (i.e. weakness, tell me about yourself, shadowing)
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Why did you get a score on the DAT?
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What did you learn during your time at x institution?
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Tell me about your GPA.
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Tell me something thats not found on your application?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the school, noting the kindness of the faculty, staff, and students. They appreciated the emphasis on clinical experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and the school's focus on creating a supportive and family-like environment. Many also highlighted the positive interactions during the interview process and the dedication of the school to preparing students for success in dentistry.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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How kind the faculty is! The minute I walked in everyone was so kind, and it felt like a family. Everyone truly seemed like they enjoyed attending the school.
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Tuition cost
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How welcoming and easygoing the interviewers were
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Both interviewers were very nice and not that many questions were asked. It was very casual.
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The relaxed feel of the interviewers. Everyone keeps saying it's more like a conversation and it really is. They just want to get to know you better as a person.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the school's outdated facilities, the surrounding area, limited financial aid resources, and a perceived lack of professor-student involvement. Suggestions included improving the library, enhancing campus aesthetics, providing more information about the curriculum and extracurricular activities, and fostering a more welcoming and supportive environment for prospective students.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Nothing! I think the school is filled with very kind individuals!
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How the students seemed to be numb to the pain lol
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Nothing.
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Nothing at all. All 3 interviewers were great!
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How old the school was
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the casual and relaxed nature of the interview, the importance of arriving early to leave early, and being well-prepared to discuss their application. Suggestions included focusing on networking, avoiding discussing other interviews, and being aware of the interview structure.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Nothing really. The advice I would give to anyone is KNOW YOUR APPLICATION. Make sure you have relevant experiences to expand upon your activities. Also avoid discussing other interviews while you are there.
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I'd have to defend my DAT scores
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That the interview is more casual.
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Its extremely casual, just a simple conversation
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That the interview was pretty chill
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally appreciate the admissions office's responsiveness and friendliness, but suggest providing a more comfortable and organized interview setting, including using a conference room with tables, offering drinks, and improving the presentation visuals. Some feedback also mentions the need for better air flow in the waiting area and reconsidering the necessity of certain informational materials provided.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Nothing! They are great!!
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Keep doing what you're doing. The interview process went great and was enjoyable!
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Use a conference room with tables. They gave us the presentation sitting down in a small room and the position was a bit awkward.
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Give people something to drink.
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None
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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DFW
36% interviewees used DFW (DFW), with 18% using Lovefield (Lovefield) and 9% using LOV (LOV) and 9% using IAH (IAH) and 9% using Love Field (Love Field) and 9% using Love field (Love field) and 9% using N/A (N/A).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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19% Airplane
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78% Automobile
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3% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Candlewood Suites (average ranking 7.5/10), with some staying at Hampton Inn (average rating 7/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Candlewood Suites
7.5/10
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Hampton Inn
7/10
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Hotel Indigo
4.5/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Faculty member (3%)
Other (4%)
Student (93%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Discouraging (2%)
Enthusiastic (88%)
Neutral (11%)
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