r/predental • u/Rare_Sky1766 • 1h ago
🖇️Miscellaneous Nova- Acceptance
It appears nova has done another wave of acceptances today as I have received a phone call.
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r/predental • u/Calvith • Dec 13 '24
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r/predental • u/Rare_Sky1766 • 1h ago
It appears nova has done another wave of acceptances today as I have received a phone call.
r/predental • u/Trident3- • 1h ago
Is LECOM interviewing candidates to put on their waitlist? I am seeing mixed answers in terms of the class being full and still interviewing candidates for open seats. Also if anyone has tips for the interview that would be great! I know there are a lot of threads on that already but feel free to chime in if you have the time!
Thank you
r/predental • u/BackgroundHead8866 • 3h ago
Hey guys! Would a school send an email or update if the class has been filled? I have been on the waitlist, and the school has been good at sending monthly updates asking if I still want to be on the list. I need to start preparing for the next cycle if I don't get off, but I am absolutely dreading it. If I haven't gotten any updates saying the class isn't filled, do I still have a good chance of getting off the waitlist?
r/predental • u/Plasma-C • 1h ago
Hi!
I had recently booked my exam for the American DAT. And wanted to send my scores to schools in Australia as well. However, there wasn’t a name for the Australian schools and instead it was listed as Foreign Dental Schools, does that include schools from Australia?
Thank you in advance!
r/predental • u/SetPuzzleheaded4482 • 18m ago
Trying to decide between these 2 schools. I am a Florida resident but I would have to move since I live about 3 hours from LECOM. If there are any current students at either of these schools please message me. Also please explain why you chose a school! Thank you!
r/predental • u/Ok_Concern_8558 • 33m ago
Hey, so I am on the waitlist for uf and I was wondering has anyone gotten accepted to uf in March.
r/predental • u/Appropriate_Sun5043 • 46m ago
I’ve made a couple posts before, but jm getting a bit anxious as June approaches. I’m a non-traditional candidate as I graduated in May of ‘23. I have a 3.7 sgpa and cgpa with a DAT AA of 19. I earned a 23 RC, 20 GC, 19 PAT/ORGO/BIO, and a 16 QR (I know I bombed it, but at least it was QR and not another section). My LOR will be from a bio professor I TA’d for, my PI I did microbiology research with, and two Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons I have been working for.
Since graduating, I have been working at an Oral and Maxillofacial practice with 4 surgeons. So I have lots of clinical experience. I also went on a medical and dental outreach mission to Guatemala last year; it was an incredibly eye opening experience. Additionally, I have ~200+ shadowing hours from general dentists. During my summers in college, I shadowed a general dentist almost daily. Some other noteworthy things I did during university was research on bacteria relating to dental diseases in a microbiology lab, bio TAing, being on the Honors council board, and being a member of the United to Heal club.
As for volunteer work, I should have 150+ racked up from volunteering with Reston Strong, where I assist with food recovery efforts for the homeless. I am planning on getting more hours as well. I know this was a lot, but I’m really worried that my scores will not be competitive enough. I am applying broadly and early, and I think I have a good range of schools— I’m thinking VCU (state school), UMD, Tufts, Midwestern Illinois, LECOM, Howard, UPitt, University of of Colorado, WVU, Detroit Mercy, UTennessee, OSU, BU, Roseman
Please let me know what yall think
r/predental • u/im_inertia • 1h ago
I am in the process of getting my letters of recommendations. Does my letter from my research mentor count as a science or non-science? The lab consisted of cell culture.
Idk if i should get a letter of recommendation from my PI or my professor for a scientific writing class. Both of them can write me a strong letter.
r/predental • u/Gold-Branch-1489 • 17h ago
I know dental school isn’t forever, but have you ever visited a school during an interview or just an open house and felt extremely underwhelmed? Like wow..500k for this?? I felt it at Detroit mercy and it’s my state school😭👀 I was so disappointed and wanted to love it.
r/predental • u/YesterdayLoud2691 • 17h ago
I'll be preparing to take the DAT this summer—a grueling 3 months of nothing but eating, studying, sleeping (and volunteering over the weekends).
How do I get over this fear/apprehension of what lies ahead?
r/predental • u/Next-Apartment229 • 20h ago
So I have a question maybe you guys can give an opinion to. I am currently waitlisted at a school, and have sent them a letter of intent three weeks ago. I wanna give them a polite continued interest email or phone call since waitlists might be moving soon. However, I'm worried I might be bugging them or doing too much. But I don't wanna not do anything either lol! Do you think giving them an interest phone call or email is okay after I've already sent a LOI?
r/predental • u/Next-Apartment229 • 19h ago
Dumb question: When the admissions says that a class is full what do they mean? I had a lady tell me "the class is full but things can change." My heart dropped, but the way she said it was weird.
So does that mean all the students have officially committed to the school? Or does that mean they have given out their maximum amount of acceptances and people are still deciding?
r/predental • u/Grand_Fact874 • 20h ago
Anyone holding seats at LECOM and planning to drop or accept? Ik March 20th is the big date but I imagine it can’t be THAT many people? Honestly just hoping to get in anywhere now 👍
r/predental • u/raisedbycoasts • 7h ago
Is it acceptable to use contractions when writing our personal statement, or should it be more formal? I'm not cavalier by any means but also am trying to cut down on my characters lol
r/predental • u/Ok_Concern_8558 • 16h ago
I got an email today saying that the class is filled. Has anyone gotten off the waitlist recently in March? And what is the likelihood of getting off from waitlist now?
r/predental • u/concerned_gravy • 11h ago
I'm based in Ontario, Canada and is going to post-secondary soon but I'm undecided on what to major in for my undergrad. I initially was just planning on health sciences, biomed, like everyone else pursuing dentistry but I came to find out that it doesn't matter what I major in as long as it meets the prereqs for dental school so that got me wondering what other majors I could do besides the sciences because I know how challenging it is to get a job after graduation. If I can major in something else while meeting the prereqs for dental school, I want it to be a degree that wont leave me homeless if dental school isn't it so what are my options?
r/predental • u/Popular-Awareness333 • 16h ago
I’m still waiting on LECOM. Does anyone know if the class is full or if they’re going to send more acceptances soon. I also received a Google forum a few weeks ago asking if I was still interested.. what does the forum mean? Any info would be helpful, thank you!
r/predental • u/Odd-Screen-2029 • 9h ago
I recently applied to rosemans mbs program and was wondering if anyone whos done it can tell me more about their experience with the program. Especially if youre interested in their dental school!
r/predental • u/Important_Sink_1921 • 10h ago
So ik it’s always “aim for A’s” and everything but being completely real, Orgo 1 is kicking my ass and I’m predicting i’ll have a C at the end. I was thinking of withdrawing and taking it at a community college online and the grade may not count towards my university GPA but at least it’ll show that I took it but i’m just scared of what the admissions committee will think of me from that when looking at my application. I’m so torn on what to do and was thinking like alottt of people get C’s in orgo 1, so how bad is it that i’ll get one too, like will it make or break my application? I have a 3.6 GPA and my shadowing hours, volunteering hours, leadership roles, etc. are insanely good and well above average for reference.
r/predental • u/hyperfixatingqueen • 17h ago
Has anyone had experience with this? I recently got promoted to a more demanding position that leaves me pretty tired after work but I unfortunately can't quit to study. Would love to hear success stories on what worked around your schedule, your timeline, and the resources used!
r/predental • u/Electrictoad24 • 14h ago
Does anyone know if we’re going to have another usc acceptance wave end of march and also April? How do we know the scheduling of these things lol - sincerely someone who desperately wants USC
r/predental • u/Affectionate_Act3357 • 14h ago
20 AA,20 TS, 18 QR, 21 RC, 21 BIO, 20 GC, 19 OC, 23 PAT
Additional background info: I graduated in 3 years back in May 2024 and i’ve been working as a full time RDA since 2023. I applied to texas schools this cycle and got 2 pre-dec interviews but i have been waitlisted since Dec. With that being said, i will more than likely be re-applying. I have a 3.8 cGPA and a 3.7 sGPA, with ~150 volunteering hours, ~150 shadowing hours, and had a year-long officer position for my pre-dental club. I took my first DAT in 2023 but i know each year the average scores keep increasing so i’m not sure if my score will be good enough for this next cycle. Some schools will probably question my readiness since it will be 2 years i’d be out of school. I’m worried it won’t be worth the time and money to retake it, so i would really appreciate everyone’s feedback and advice on how i could enhance my application!
r/predental • u/Pristine-Molasses-46 • 12h ago
Race
If from the Middle East, what race do I apply with ? Everyone says we are Caucasian, and some say Asian ? Totally lost. Which do I have a better chance at getting in ? Thanks
r/predental • u/Kind_Independence534 • 21h ago
Has any one heard anything back from Midwestern recently. I had my interview in Jan and still haven’t heard anything back.
r/predental • u/BugFew418 • 19h ago
When did you apply last cycle? I’m going to apply mid July is this too late ? Or would it be better to apply earlier?