Just wanted to get a thread started for those that are planning on applying to the new dental school at ECU. Any information, news, and updates would be great to hear.

Has any NC people been to ECU yet to see the construction or meet anyone?

I plan on applying there. Their focus on small town dentistry and the shortage in NC is right down my alley, so I'm pretty excited that they are opening.

I don't believe construction starting until very recently. They had hoped to have had the first floor of the building completed and to work out of there for the first year, but it looks more and more like the first year will be spent hopping around other buildings.

In other news: just yesterday they officially changed the degree they will be offering from DDS to DMD, and changed their name form ECU School of Dentistry to ECU School of Medicine.

Cool, thanks for the update. I try to hit the web page every so often to catch up, but I missed that.


I think that it will be nice to be a NC resident applying this year, with ECU opening and UNC increasing enrollment (which is still happening, right?) there are a lot more spots available.

Ehh, I wish UNC was increasing enrollment this year. My understanding is that that is still 2-3 years off. The new building at UNC should open around early 2012, so I'd guess at the earliest theyd increase from 81 to 100 spots would be the next application cycle. I believe I recall hearing from the Dean at UNC that it would be 2-3 though.

But, all 50 spots at ECU are in-state, so that's a substantial increase for in-state candidates.

Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Greenville-NC/East-Carolina-University-School-of-Dental-Medicine/113202815388225

Looks like they keep it pretty updated, possibly even more than the website.

Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Greenville-NC/East-Carolina-University-School-of-Dental-Medicine/113202815388225

Looks like they keep it pretty updated, possibly even more than the website.


So I don't have Facebook, is there anything really useful that I can't access?

I will probably also be applying. I really want to go to UNC but most people do so competition is stiff. I heard that both ECU and UNC are increasing class sizes to 70 and 100 respectively in 2012. As for ECU, we had a speaker come talk to our pre dental society about it and in terms of the building, he said that they had some issues getting permits to start building and that they had a problem with design in terms of how to clean the glass dome of the building because it is very high.

@jmt1984: not really, only advantage to having a FB account is you get the updates when you sign into your account without going to the actual ECU Dental Fan page, otherwise if you check it on your own you can view everything a person with a FB account can.

@jmt1984: not really, only advantage to having a FB account is you get the updates when you sign into your account without going to the actual ECU Dental Fan page, otherwise if you check it on your own you can view everything a person with a FB account can.


Thanks, I suppose I should get with the times and get an account anyways.

Anyone know how difficult the initial accreditation process is? ie-have there ever been any schools that have not passed the initial accreditation process and had to try again later?

If so this could be a concern for those of us interested in ECU. I was just reading up on the process on their website and came across the following: "Offers of admission to ECU School of Dental Medicine will be contingent upon the program receiving notification of Initial Accreditation in early 2011." It'd be rough to be offered admission and count on going there only to find out they weren't accredited.

Any thoughts/experience with this in the past? I don't know anything about the accreditation process so I figured I'd throw it out there for someone who does...

When maggie wilson from admissions came to talk to our pre-dental club she said no school has never not gotten initial accreditation I think it is just one of those formalities that needs to be taken care of to ensure the dental school will have a successful program.

Anyone else here start filling out the old application?


Anyone here as glad as I was to see ECU as a choice? :)

Submitting Wednesday. It was nice seeing them up there.
Good luck!

Just a heads up, ECU announced today via their facebook group that they will not require a supplemental application fee, which I'm guessing is the $70 that is listed on the AADSAS .pdf ???

Has anyone gotten a supplemental application from ECU yet?

ECU supplimentary

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=754074

Interview Invite today!!! Took the DAT this past Monday, and emailed them my scores hoping for an earlier decision. Looks like it worked out.

I posted here, b/c the title of this thread is a little more appropriate for those applying. Good luck to everybody on their interviews.

Congrats to those with interviews! After reading some posts, it seems that some ppl were invited prior to submitting their secondaries, correct? I submitted my secondary already, I hope the turn-around time is fast.:xf:


Anyone else heard any news regarding the number they plan on interviewing etc?

No I had not submitted my secondary yet before I got the interview invite. I'm going to attempt to complete it today. I'm not sure how many they'll be interviewing, but I just scheduled my interview, and the guy said they'll be interviewing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through February. UNC interviews close to 200 in-state applicants, so I'm guessing it will be about the same for ECU. Good luck!

Found out that I have an interview, in November. Pretty pumped:thumbup:, anyone else have news?

Congrats, and good luck!

november 9! excited.

awesome news.

Does anyone else think that there are a ton of interview days? It seems like Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Feb. are a ton of days...would that be about 48 interview days, maybe 5 ppl per day (around 250 total)? Thoughts?

That's probably a good estimate.

MrWilson- I see you are a non-trad application like myself. Have you gotten any feedback from the other schools you applied to this cycle?

No I hadn't heard from anyone else.

has anyone had an interview yet? If so, how was it?

I believe the first interview date isn't until the 27th or 28th of this month.

yup.

they interview tues/wedn

and the first batch is 28/29

has anyone received any further emails? mine is oct. 5th and i was told id receive another email with further instructions.

NRG:

I haven't heard anything yet, my interview is at the begining of Nov. I believe the person I spoke with said I would receive an e-mail a 'few weeks' prior, so you should be hearing something soon.
Good luck!:thumbup:

PS - I would really like to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions of the school/administration after their interview!

The person I spoke with said an email will be sent two weeks prior to the interview. Based on the date of your interview, I would expect it next week.

My interview is Oct 5th too! Do you know how many people are scheduled for that day?

is anybody apprehensive about going to a brand new school? One side of me doesn't want to be the guinea pig class and the other side thinks that they will try very hard for the first class

yup.

they interview tues/wedn

and the first batch is 28/29

has anyone received any further emails? mine is oct. 5th and i was told id receive another email with further instructions.

I have an interview on 9/28 and I received the email that you are referring to on the 15th. Hope that helps

I was told there were going to be 8 applicants/day. It is a long day, 8am-2pmish. Starts off by everyone meeting, then meeting the dean if hes around, then they jump straight into the interviews. Afterward there is an "educational" time where I suppose we will learn more about the school. Then they'll provide lunch followed by a meeting with someone from financial aid. Somewhere in there he said thered be a tour too, though I'm not quite sure what we'd tour. I'm sure all this info will be in the email before we arrive, so if I've missed anything someone please correct me. good luck ya'll

is anybody apprehensive about going to a brand new school? One side of me doesn't want to be the guinea pig class and the other side thinks that they will try very hard for the first class


I'm not worried about it, the curriculum is going to be accredited, same as any other dental school, and the administration seems to be well experienced (reading the bio's on the ECU page).

The biggest disadvantage I would see with being the 1st class is that there isn't any upperclassmen to ask for advice/help.

Somewhere in there he said thered be a tour too, though I'm not quite sure what we'd tour.


lol, nothing like a bunch of excited interviewees to kick the construction crew into high gear!

Like anything that grows, you're going to have growing pains. I think it's a great and an exciting experience to be the first class and to leave a mark on the school. The faculty will do everything in their power to ensure the first couple of classes succeed in the classroom, the boards, and after graduation. They have a very well qualified administration in place. I may be a little biased considering I'm a very pround alumnus. I still remember reading an article in the school paper when I was a freshman in the fall of '02 about the idea and how it was shut down originally. Thankfully, ECU still pursued the idea four years later, and I hope I'm fortunate enough to be in the first class. I think it'll be an exciting time to be a part of it all.

Like anything that grows, you're going to have growing pains. I think it's a great and an exciting experience to be the first class and to leave a mark on the school. The faculty will do everything in their power to ensure the first couple of classes succeed in the classroom, the boards, and after graduation. They have a very well qualified administration in place. I may be a little biased considering I'm a very pround alumnus. I still remember reading an article in the school paper when I was a freshman in the fall of '02 about the idea and how it was shut down originally. Thankfully, ECU still pursued the idea four years later, and I hope I'm fortunate enough to be in the first class. I think it'll be an exciting time to be a part of it all.

Totally agree, although I'm not an alumus. Did you stick around Greenville following graduation? I was also a freshman in '02, I wonder how many other old people applied...lol

Totally agree, although I'm not an alumus. Did you stick around Greenville following graduation? I was also a freshman in '02, I wonder how many other old people applied...lol


I went home (west of I95) after graduation and worked for a year, then returned to grad school at ECU for a couple of years. For a few reasons, I transferred and I'm currently finishing grad school at NCSU, while working in pharma. If you don't mind me asking, where did you conduct your research? (and) were you a freshman at ECU in '02 as well?

I went home (west of I95) after graduation and worked for a year, then returned to grad school at ECU for a couple of years. For a few reasons, I transferred and I'm currently finishing grad school at NCSU, while working in pharma. If you don't mind me asking, where did you conduct your research? (and) were you a freshman at ECU in '02 as well?

So I did my Master's work in Pennsylvania (small mid-size state school) then moved to NC in the summer of '08 and have worked at Duke in research since then. I did my undergrad work up north as well, though ECU looks like it would have been an awesome school to attend.

Just noticed that ECU posted a picture of some of the admissions committee on the facebook page for ECU dental school.

It would be much appreciated by me (and all, I assume) if those lucky ppl who interview tomorrow and Wed post some information about their thoughts and experiences on the interview day.:thumbup:

Good luck to those interviewing today!:thumbup:

Good luck today! Please let us know how the interview went and what can help us prepare!

Anyone know anything about this group learning activity? Sounds a bit unusual from what I've read on other schools. Most schools do a tour/lunch/presentation/interview. Havnt heard about a group learning activity.

Thanks

Anyone know anything about this group learning activity? Sounds a bit unusual from what I've read on other schools. Most schools do a tour/lunch/presentation/interview. Havnt heard about a group learning activity.

Thanks



I haven't heard anything about this, did you talk with someone that had an interview?

Group learning activity....:confused:

I haven't heard anything about this, did you talk with someone that had an interview?

Group learning activity....:confused:


Is it supposed to be a team building exercise or a way to see how we work with others?

yeah, it was in the information email they send out about 2 weeks before your interview with hotel info and such.

Once you check in, Chris will direct you to the conference room where we will be meeting. Be prepared to have your picture taken shortly after your arrival. We will share information about the Doctor of Dental Medicine program, and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. You will then have several individual interviews with members of the Admissions Committee, and will participate in a group learning activity. We will provide lunch, and you will tour the Health Sciences campus.

Interesting. Well, it would be great if someone who has interviewed there already could shed some light on the experience. I understand that 'divulging' information while interviews are being conducted could give later interviewees as slight leg up, but it would be great if someone could at least give some insight.

It doesn't strike me as something that should be dreaded 'a group learning activity' is something that everyone at this point in the process should be able to handle. (All I can think of are those games where you say a word that describes you and also is the first letter of your name:laugh:)

lol

maybe its beer pong :laugh::laugh::laugh:

awesome news.

Does anyone else think that there are a ton of interview days? It seems like Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Feb. are a ton of days...would that be about 48 interview days, maybe 5 ppl per day (around 250 total)? Thoughts?

I had 8 people during my interview... so a little more than 250

and the learning activity... is not bad!! you get to play on a iPad and work as a group to come up with a solution to a scenario they give you

Thanks cookie for the feedback. The 'learning activity' sounds interesting, a cool twist to an otherwise typical interview I imagine.


Any other thoughts about the school/administration?

Once you have interviewed at ECU, don't forget to update the interview feedback. Just got studentdoctor.net to add this to their list.

http://www.studentdoctor.net/schools/school/ecu-dent

Good idea, I was wondering when they would add a page for ECU.

Now we just need one for predents!

I just wanted to thank the person who filled out an interview feedback for ECU, I found it very useful in preparing for my interview!:thumbup:

I had my interview yesterday. For those that haven't had theirs, I just wanted to say prepare for a good experience, b/c mine was. In regards to how you can prepare, just look over your application. That's pretty much it. Everyone is really nice. I'm not going to take questions about anything, but I thought I would let those that have not interviewed yet that to prepare for a pleasant experience, and nothing nerve-wrecking.

MrWilson: Thanks for the info, sounds like a good experience, I'm glad that it went well for you.:thumbup:

So I was thinking, and wanted to see what people thought of this: The number of applicants that ECU will accept will be quite high (relative to the number of seats) because of 'competing' with UNC for high quality applicants.

I think everything that I have read about ECU so far has sounded great, the interview feedback has left me impressed, and I like the idea of a new school, however, UNC is a 'known' quantity. With this in mind, assuming most in-state applicants get interviews (and accepted) to both schools, does anyone think that ECU will have to accept a higher number (proportionally) to fill the 50 seats?

My guess would be that both schools will have interviewed a similar number of applicants by Dec. 1st.

I applied to both schools.
Got interviewed at ECU. nothing from UNC yet.

its a toss up between the two.

But I do think more people would goto UNC over ECU if they had the chance. It would not surprise me if ECU gave mini scholarships or something along those lines to keep their seats filled.

I heard about a student, or students who received full rides to UNC if they work in north carolina for 5 years after they graduate. So i dont know. if that is true, then maybe ECU may do the same? but offer more incentive to fill seats.

Yeah, I haven't heard anything from UNC either, and I'm probably rationalizing things to myself. Interesting about the scholarships though, I've seen similar programs before (through the Feds or state I think).

Based on what I was told at my ECU interview, they had scheduled 90 interviews through Dec, and this number is including those that have already interviewed since late Sept. If they plan on interviewing through Feb (I think this is what I was told), then you can probably make an educated guess that they will interview around 150. They also mentioned that they will not give out all the seats to the class on Dec 1st.
I met a few in-staters at my UNC interview this past Saturday that had not received an interview or even heard from ECU, which was interesting.
Your assumption is probably right in regards to more students would jump at the chance to go to UNC over ECU, for the simple fact that it's an established and a very highly-regarded school. Because of that assumption, ECU may wait to see who receives a UNC acceptance, and then send its acceptances to those that had not received an acceptance from UNC on Dec 1. This is all pure speculation, but this is in fact the mindset of ECU's medical school. My best friend applied only to those two schools, and originally had ECU as #1. UNC accepted him, but he was denied at ECU. When he met with the dean of admissions at ECU, he was told, "well, you got into UNC; we figured you would go there anyhow regardless if we accepted you."
(And) The two schools may be communicating back and forth regards to which prospective students they want. I hope not, but who knows.

Interesting, thanks for the input MrWilson. Everything you said makes sense, and I hope that its true!

yah, good info Wilson...

I wasnt aware that Dschools knew about other school's interviews.

I know they can see which schools you applied to through what you wrote down in AADSAS, but I didnt think they had access to all of that.

or do they..?

I hope not, but your guess is as good as mine

that is a really interesting thought. It would suck to get rejected from UNC because ECU wanted you or for ECU to reject you just because UNC accepted you.

Interesting comments, I guess my broader thought was that on the surface the two schools are 'working together' but behind the scenes will be scrambling to get the best in-state applicants out of the pool, and it will be interesting to see how ECU competes with an established school like UNC.

Based on what I was told at my ECU interview, they had scheduled 90 interviews through Dec, and this number is including those that have already interviewed since late Sept. If they plan on interviewing through Feb (I think this is what I was told), then you can probably make an educated guess that they will interview around 150. They also mentioned that they will not give out all the seats to the class on Dec 1st.



Curious, I was thinking back to my interview, and I don't remember them talking about any specific numbers regarding applications or interviews, was this a specific question you asked them?

Somebody in my group asked the cumulative amount of interviewee's had they interviewed and how many that are scheduled to interview through Dec. Now this was back in middle of Oct, so they may have some more scheduled through Jan.

Does anyone know (or think to ask at the interview) how we will be contacted on Wed? (if we are contacted of course!) :xf:

Good question. I didn't ask anybody at my interview, but my assumption would be by phone.

I sent an e-mail, I'll post if I hear anything back.

Hello to all...

I interviewed recently and was told that we would receive an email on Dec 1st that would say yes...no...or maybe..



Good Luck!

Hello to all...

I interviewed recently and was told that we would receive an email on Dec 1st that would say yes...no...or maybe.


Good Luck!


Wow, thanks for the info. I'm glad that we'll even know if it is a 'no' on the 1st, some schools wait until Feb to notify of the bad news.

Out of curiosity, had many of the interviewees also interviewed at UNC?

At least we will know where we stand with them come december first that is always nice to know. good luck all.

In reading some of the threads discussing the 'blanks' that are occuring on AADSAS, has anyone had any updates like this for ECU (or even UNC?) My status never changed even for my interview invite, so I assume that it won't be updated any time soon.

I was wondering the same thing jmt. No blanks for me for ECU (and I havent interviewed at UNC).

Did you ever get a reply to your email about notification tomorrow? And if so they didn't mention a time did they? I emailed shortly after the interview and Chris said notification would be by email and snail mail packet on the 1st, but didn't mention when the emails would be sent. just anxiously curious...

Good luck to everyone!

I haven't had anything change, as well.

In reading some of the threads discussing the 'blanks' that are occuring on AADSAS, has anyone had any updates like this for ECU (or even UNC?) My status never changed even for my interview invite, so I assume that it won't be updated any time soon.

I've read about blanks happening in Case and Western, but I don't have any blanks for UNC or ECU (got interviews for both). We'll see. Does anyone know if we get the email at midnight?? I saw that at some other schools, they sent their acceptances right at midnight.

I was wondering the same thing jmt. No blanks for me for ECU (and I havent interviewed at UNC).

Did you ever get a reply to your email about notification tomorrow? And if so they didn't mention a time did they? I emailed shortly after the interview and Chris said notification would be by email and snail mail packet on the 1st, but didn't mention when the emails would be sent. just anxiously curious...

Good luck to everyone!


No I haven't had a reply, but according to an earlier post, I should know something tomorrow either way.

To sneil: a midnight e-mail would be awesome.

no blanks here.

and my status hasnt changed either since like july. so i dont see it changing anytime soon. didnt even change for interview.

Off topic, but:

Was anyone else frustrated that they weren't able to put up a separate page on predents for ECU? I hope for future classes they can.

Off topic, but:

Was anyone else frustrated that they weren't able to put up a separate page on predents for ECU? I hope for future classes they can.

Well I'm sure they will for future classes. But you know the point of it is to see previous classes stats and distributions and none of that information is available. The only thing they would've been able to put up there is class size and tuition.

The only reason I wanted it up there was so I can add it to my applied/interviewed list :)

The only reason I wanted it up there was so I can add it to my applied/interviewed list :)


Yeah, true, but I was thinking back to an earlier discussion about how the two schools may be 'coordinating' interviews/acceptances behind the scenes and having to look at each person's page is tedious.

Yeah, true, but I was thinking back to an earlier discussion about how the two schools may be 'coordinating' interviews/acceptances behind the scenes and having to look at each person's page is tedious.

Oh i didn't read about that. You think UNC and ECU are working together??

if im not mistaking i think you can also see current class information as well.


if you find the predents thread, you can see that a hand full (or maybe just 2-3) of schools were requested and added, but for some reason they never did ECU.

Oh i didn't read about that. You think UNC and ECU are working together??


Yeah, I think it was earlier on this thread (and also the UNC vs. ECU thread), most people were speculating on the issue of UNC being an established school, ECU being new and how ECU would 'compete' for applicants with UNC in various ways.

Oh i didn't read about that. You think UNC and ECU are working together??


i posted earlier about my thoughts on UNC/ECU and interview sharing of sorts. something like ECU has requested UNC to leave some students for ECU to accept or something like that. it sounds weird.

Im pretty sure most ECU applicants are capable of a UNC interview and vice versa. But from some talk on the forum, it seems like a small number of those interviewed at one school has also interviewed at the other. i know this forum makes up a small percentage of the applicant pool, but thats just what i think.

(only because i havnt had an interview there. :laugh::laugh::laugh:)

like everyone has been thinking, what will make a student that is accepted to both, goto UNC? tuition could be an answer, but when taking a loan, i cant imagine a huge difference between the two. my only though it scholarships ? ?

or maybe its just crazy talk and i am over thinking things.

or maybe its just crazy talk and i am over thinking things.


No I think that it is a legit point, I would think living in that part of the state, scholarships like you mentioned, family, etc. would be the motivators for applicants, but like I stated before, in my opinion I think ECU will 'over-accept' on Dec. 1st to compensate for the people that may not have heard from UNC or to hedge their bets on the applicants that want to go to a more 'established' school.
(If accepted to both)I would prefer greenville to chapel hill simply because the area is more in line with what I grew up with and think I would be more comfortable there, even if that means moving there.

Based on what I was told at my ECU interview, they had scheduled 90 interviews through Dec, and this number is including those that have already interviewed since late Sept. If they plan on interviewing through Feb (I think this is what I was told), then you can probably make an educated guess that they will interview around 150. They also mentioned that they will not give out all the seats to the class on Dec 1st.
I

I had a mid-November interview and at that time they said that by the time they are done interviewing, they will probably have interviewed about 300 applicants.

I had a mid-November interview and at that time they said that by the time they are done interviewing, they will probably have interviewed about 300 applicants.


300? I think thats more than the total number of in state residents who applied to chapel hill last year or the previous year. This would mean all in state residents would receive an interview, correct?

I had a mid-November interview and at that time they said that by the time they are done interviewing, they will probably have interviewed about 300 applicants.


Interesting, seems like a lot of post-dec interviews if this is all accurate. (90 pre-dec 1, ~210 post Dec. 1)

Does this mean that they may have trouble filling the spots after the first round of acceptances? Most schools do not interview that many applicants after dec 1st (proportionally) right?

I think last year UNC had around 250 in-state folks apply.

Interesting, seems like a lot of post-dec interviews if this is all accurate. (90 pre-dec 1, ~210 post Dec. 1)

Does this mean that they may have trouble filling the spots after the first round of acceptances? Most schools do not interview that many applicants after dec 1st (proportionally) right?

I think last year UNC had around 250 in-state folks apply.


250 sounds about right.

This may have been answered before, but does anybody know roughly how many applicants ECU plans on accepting tomorrow? half the class or so?

did they interview EVERY tues/wedn starting on sept. 28/29? if so it would be more than 90.

i got 144 with the interviews ending last wedn. at 8 interviewee's per day.

but i dont know what the official schedule was. all i know is they started sept. 28 (tuesday) and were running every tues/wedn.. Im assuming 8 people per day. But i just dont know when they ended pre dec. 1st interviews. my guess would be last wedn.

did they interview EVERY tues/wedn starting on sept. 28/29? if so it would be more than 90.


I originally thought this too, but being OCD I re-read my interview invite e-mail and it said 'select' tuesdays and wednesdays.

Also, according to predents, someone is interviewing Nov 30th (today).

I got an email today saying that decisions still haven't been made and my file is under active review by the committee.... anyone else get this email?

I got an email today saying that decisions still haven't been made and my file is under active review by the committee.... anyone else get this email?


Nope. When was it sent, when did you interview?

I recently got that email too. Interview Oct 6th!

I recently got that email too. Interview Oct 6th!


What do you mean by 'recently'??

The last e-mail I received from the school was about the tuition/fees clarification, which was sent on the 4th.

Other than that, I've heard nothing.

I meant today.

I got the email an hour ago... and I interviewed Sept. 29th

Strange. I wonder if that is their 'waitlist' e-mail, but the wording doesn't sound like a waitlist....


Very Curious.:confused:


Anyone else receive this e-mail?

To cookie13 and iwannabedentist:


Did your aadsas status change?

I know this is what it said exactly:
"As promised, we wanted to update you regarding the status of your application to the ECU School of Dental Medicine. We appreciate your interest in our school, and we enjoyed having the opportunity to visit with you. At this point in time, your application is currently under active review by the Admissions Committee, but a final decision has not yet been made."


and no status change says received/under review

There is nothin change on my AADSAS status

Did either of you interview at UNC?

I received the same email about an hour ago...I also heard that someone from NC State did get in today. Had unbelievable stats (3.9 and 23's across). I interviewed October 6th FYI. Could be worse news so I'm still in good spirits..."So you're tellin me there's a chance..."

I received the same email about an hour ago...I also heard that someone from NC State did get in today. Had unbelievable stats (3.9 and 23's across). I interviewed October 6th FYI. Could be worse news so I'm still in good spirits..."So you're tellin me there's a chance..."


Interesting tidbit, though no offense, I'm a bit skeptical about the early acceptance. Rumors always start flying about now.

I guess any news other than 'no' after any interview is good news, in a way.

Wonder why I didn't get an e-mail, I feel left out.. lol

To those who received the e-mails today, do you feel the interview experience went well?

Interesting tidbit, though no offense, I'm a bit skeptical about the early acceptance. Rumors always start flying about now.

I guess any news other than 'no' after any interview is good news, in a way.

Wonder why I didn't get an e-mail, I feel left out.. lol

To those who received the e-mails today, do you feel the interview experience went well?

Very true. When did you interview? I felt like my interview went well. I don't have great stats (3.55, 19 19 20) and am otherwise average in terms of service and volunteering. Just repeating info I heard from other people so I can't say for certain if anyone got in or not.

Very true. When did you interview? I felt like my interview went well. I don't have great stats (3.55, 19 19 20) and am otherwise average in terms of service and volunteering. Just repeating info I heard from other people so I can't say for certain if anyone got in or not.

No, I totally understand.

I felt my interview went well also, I am a non-trad with a lower undergrad GPA but a high grad GPA, and average DAT scores.

It seems to be a crap-shoot unfortunately.

I got the email too :confused::eyebrow::confused:. The tone was very non-committal, which makes me think it's the waitlist email.

Holdout jmt, could still be good news on the horizon for you tomorrow.

hey so has anyone ECU's status blanked. I just checked mine and it did... Idk if its good or bad... what i've been reading its a good sign but we'll see... anyone else??

And i didn't get that "active review" email...

yeah, most everything ive read about blanks has been good.

it means status change, correct? im guessing it can only go one way lol :D

anybody else gone blank? I got the email, no blanks for me :(

I haven't received that particular "waitlist" email (if that's what it is), and my status on AADSAS has not changed from Under Review. I interviewed Oct. 13th, and the interview went well, receiving positive feedback.

Best wishes.

mine went blank, as well as MD, and CT, so hopefully good news.

Accepted to ECU via email!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AADSAS is also blank. :)

Accepted to ECU via email!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AADSAS is also blank. :)

dang i didn't know they sent it out already... i want one!

I received that email... what do you guys think it means? The first thought that popped into my head was "wait list" ... but I have no certain idea on what it means... it is also dated as Dec. 1st

Ok I know its a bit off topic but does anyone know when UNC will call??

I heard that it's later than all other schools (idk why). I talked to some students last couple cycles and they didn't receive calls till around the 10th...

Ok I know its a bit off topic but does anyone know when UNC will call??

I heard that it's later than all other schools (idk why). I talked to some students last couple cycles and they didn't receive calls till around the 10th...


They're meeting tomorrow morning through the afternoon. I'm assuming they'll make calls tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning.

Ok I know its a bit off topic but does anyone know when UNC will call??

I heard that it's later than all other schools (idk why). I talked to some students last couple cycles and they didn't receive calls till around the 10th...

According to last year's thread, phone calls went out on Dec 2nd.

:( I guess the email was a wait list email.

No e-mail, and status still says 'under review' :confused:

Accepted to ECU via email!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AADSAS is also blank. :)


wow, i can't believe you already heard! I hope there are some more e-mails coming! (Unless they are all sent out at once.....:scared:)

did you receive the "acceptance" email or the one that everyone's talking about in this thread? I don't mean to offend you, but I am just scared because I didn't get any emails.. But if you did get an official acceptance email, CONGRATULATIONS!

Accepted to ECU via email!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AADSAS is also blank. :)


did you receive the "acceptance" email or the one that everyone's talking about in this thread? I don't mean to offend you, but I am just scared because I didn't get any emails.. But if you did get an official acceptance email, CONGRATULATIONS!

wow, i can't believe you already heard! I hope there are some more e-mails coming! (Unless they are all sent out at once.....:scared:)

Yeah I'm sure there will be more emails, especially since nobody else has posted they received one.

did you receive the "acceptance" email or the one that everyone's talking about in this thread? I don't mean to offend you, but I am just scared because I didn't get any emails.. But if you did get an official acceptance email, CONGRATULATIONS!

The subject says "offer of admission" and in the email it states they want to invite me to be a member of their inaugural class. :)
It also says an official letter will also be snail mailed and we have until Jan 5 to make an official response.

Yeah I'm sure there will be more emails, especially since nobody else has posted they received one.



The subject says "offer of admission" and in the email it states they want to invite me to be a member of their inaugural class. :)
It also says an official letter will also be snail mailed.


You interviewed early, right?

You interviewed early, right?

I interviewed a couple of weeks ago.

4th molar, when did you get the email from ECU? I hoping they didn't send out ALL their dec 1st emails today. :confused:

4th molar, when did you get the email from ECU? I hoping they didn't send out ALL their dec 1st emails today. :confused:

It says it was received close to 4:30 this afternoon.

Do you all think that they've sent out all pre-dec acceptances today??? I hope not!

It says it was received close to 4:30 this afternoon.


Thanks for the info...congrats!

I think I'm going to unplug for the night, no sense brooding. Good luck to everyone, I hope you all get good news in one form or another.:thumbup:

Congratulations 4thmolar!

I got the same fateful email about not having a full decision made on our application yet. Im just curious how many of the people who received that email interviewed at chapel hill. Im guessing they want to interview the rest of the applicants before fully deciding on our applications. good luck everybody and congrats to 4th molar

I got the same fateful email about not having a full decision made on our application yet. Im just curious how many of the people who received that email interviewed at chapel hill. Im guessing they want to interview the rest of the applicants before fully deciding on our applications. good luck everybody and congrats to 4th molar


good point, I would be curious to know.

Also makes me wonder just how many they are planning on accepting today/tomorrow

For those that got the email today about the applications still being under review, what is your AADSAS status? Mine is blank, and I'm hoping that's good!

For those that got the email today about the applications still being under review, what is your AADSAS status? Mine is blank, and I'm hoping that's good!


LoL. sounds like every combination that is possible has occured reading back through the posts:

no blank, 'waitlist' email
blank, 'waitlist' email
no blank no email
blank no email

and I say 'waitlist' just because we don't know.

Seems nothing conclusive can be drawn from our results here. lol

For those of you that got the "waitlist" email, was this after sending ecu an email inquiring about your status? Or did you just get a spontaneous email from them today telling them they still hadn't made a final decision? Just wondering, becuase I haven't received any form of communication since the financial aid email a few weeks ago..

For those of you that got the "waitlist" email, was this after sending ecu an email inquiring about your status? Or did you just get a spontaneous email from them today telling them they still hadn't made a final decision? Just wondering, becuase I haven't received any form of communication since the financial aid email a few weeks ago..


For what it's worth, I sent them an e-mail sunday evening asking about how we would be notified and never heard back from them, and no ambiguous 'waitlist' e-mail today.

I got the same fateful email about not having a full decision made on our application yet. Im just curious how many of the people who received that email interviewed at chapel hill. Im guessing they want to interview the rest of the applicants before fully deciding on our applications. good luck everybody and congrats to 4th molar

Thanks! I interviewed at UNC as well and was surprised to hear that a lot of the students did not receive an interview at ECU. I think ECU is really big on seeing applicants with good volunteer hours and time spent with activities such as the MOM clinics, as it plays right into their main values and mission. It will be a very tough decision to make between the two schools if I receive an acceptance to UNC as well, as both have their pros and cons.

LoL. sounds like every combination that is possible has occured reading back through the posts:

no blank, 'waitlist' email
blank, 'waitlist' email
no blank no email
blank no email

and I say 'waitlist' just because we don't know.

Seems nothing conclusive can be drawn from our results here. lol

did somebody actually say they had a blank and a waitlist email? i don't remember seeing that one

did somebody actually say they had a blank and a waitlist email? i don't remember seeing that one


I think TarHeel210 did, based on the question they asked, but I may be wrong.

I think TarHeel210 did, based on the question they asked, but I may be wrong.

My AADSAS status is blank, but I haven't received any e-mails since the one about the the cost of tuition explanation.

I was wondering if the the people that got the "waitlist" email had blank statuses, or if they said "waitlist" or something of that nature.

I interviewed at UNC as well and got the waitlist email as we are now calling it. I didnt have as many volunteer hours as everyone else probably does but im hoping that Ill hear from UNC at some point with an acceptance. Quick question was anyone else asked when they interviewed about what other places they applied and if the got interviews anywhere else???

My AADSAS status is blank, but I haven't received any e-mails since the one about the the cost of tuition explanation.

I was wondering if the the people that got the "waitlist" email had blank statuses, or if they said "waitlist" or something of that nature.

I can't speak for everyone but I got the email earlier today and my AADSAS status is NOT blank. This is what the email said:

"As promised, we wanted to update you regarding the status of your application to the ECU School of Dental Medicine. We appreciate your interest in our school, and we enjoyed having the opportunity to visit with you. At this point in time, your application is currently under active review by the Admissions Committee, but a final decision has not yet been made.

A rolling admissions process, such as ours at ECU, is very dynamic, and it is important that we remain in close communication throughout the remainder of the admissions cycle. Just as you will receive information regarding the status of your application at other schools, we will continue to receive additional information about our applicants.

If you receive offers of admission from other schools, we would encourage you to consider them carefully. If you receive an offer from another school that you decide to accept, we would appreciate your notifying us, so that we can make the appropriate notations in your admissions file. Should you receive an offer that you are seriously considering, but you still want to actively pursue admission at ECU, we would urge you to contact us to see when we might project that a final decision regarding your application could be made.

Again, we appreciate your considering our school for your professional education, and we look forward to continuing to be in contact with you during the admissions process."

Thanks kozty!

I'm still hoping that the blank status and lack of "waitlist" email indicates admission - but who really knows.

Good luck to all!

I interviewed at UNC as well and got the waitlist email as we are now calling it. I didnt have as many volunteer hours as everyone else probably does but im hoping that Ill hear from UNC at some point with an acceptance. Quick question was anyone else asked when they interviewed about what other places they applied and if the got interviews anywhere else???


Yes I was asked this, I only applied to ECU and UNC and haven't heard anything from UNC(I told them this). I also don't have as many volunteer hours as most ECU applicants I would guess.

Does anyone know of anyone that has been rejected from ECU yet? I'm thinking that might be what I hear tomorrow.

My question is what about those who didn't get blanked (hasn't changed since August) and didn't receive the waitlist email? Does that mean automatic rejection? Hmm...we'll find out Dec 1.

Best wishes to all and congratulations to those that received an acceptance.

My question is what about those who didn't get blanked (hasn't changed since August) and didn't receive the waitlist email? Does that mean automatic rejection? Hmm...we'll find out Dec 1.

Best wishes to all and congratulations to those that received an acceptance.


Hopefully it will only be a few more hours until we get the answer to that question my friend.

So no e-mail at 12:01AM (or 6:53 AM for that matter)....I wonder when they will go out? You are lucky to have heard early 4th molar! :thumbup:

To those still waiting, but no 'blank', I noticed on my AADSAS under supplemental materials, ECU is listed as 'updated 11/30/2010' but still says no action required. So, maybe everyone, even those who weren't blanked yesterday were still updated in some way......

Recieved an email by from Dr. Wilson regarding an acceptance on 11/30. Was surprised to see it before Dec. 1.

Recieved an email by from Dr. Wilson regarding an acceptance on 11/30. Was surprised to see it before Dec. 1.


congrats!

I hope an earlier poster was correct by saying we should hear yes or no today.

ECU extended me an offer via AADSAS :) ... still no email though ... guess i'm just waiting around for that!!

ECU extended me an offer via AADSAS :) ... still no email though ... guess i'm just waiting around for that!!


congrats! Glad to hear that they are still sending them out...:thumbup:

Got the "waitlist" email :rolleyes:

Congratulations Sneil! For those that haven't received an offer, keep your chin up. They probably have only given out a few offers, and they're waiting to see what happens. They just posted a message on facebook in regards to acceptances today. This could mean they're done with sending out acceptances for today, but who knows. Another thought is they could be waiting to see who gets accepted to UNC today/tomorrow, before they send anything else out. Just giving some possible scenarios so those that haven't heard anything, stay positive. Good luck!

Just got the 'waitlist' e-mail.

Offer email a few minutes ago, plus uconn and md and then an unexpected Louisville interview invite.

offer via email from Dr. Wilson:D Good luck to you all...

Hey guys, how active is the waitlist for ECU?

Hey guys, how active is the waitlist for ECU?


Good question, my guess would be that it depends on the offers that UNC hands out today, then in about 30 days when deposits are due there could be some movement.

my aadsas went from blank to "offer made" at 8am. then got the acceptance email from Dr. Wilson at 8:30am....even if you haven't gotten an email check your aadsas!

and don't lose hope if you didn't get in today! the class isn't full yet.

Just curious...has ecu handed out any rejections yet during this cycle? It seems like so far everyones either gotten an acceptance or a :"waitlist" email :-\

Just curious...has ecu handed out any rejections yet during this cycle? It seems like so far everyones either gotten an acceptance or a :"waitlist" email :-\


I agree, I haven't heard of any rejections...makes me wonder how great being on the 'waitlist' really is. Anyways, we'll see in the next couple weeks if there is any movement.

i don't think they've handed out any rejections. and the "waitlist" isn't really a waitlist yet since they haven't filled the class. it's more like a "we didn't accept you today but we might in the future"

I wonder... how many people got offers this morning.. It seems that there are more of us with "waitlist" email than those with actual acceptance letter.. ERR!! I wish they could just tell us what's the real purpose of sending out that "waitlist" email.. sorry people, i'm just scared that it's gonna turn out to be a rejection :(

Interesting. I haven't received an email regarding whether I'm accepted or waitlisted, and my AADSAS hasn't changed from under review. Hmmmm...

Interesting. I haven't received an email regarding whether I'm accepted or waitlisted, and my AADSAS hasn't changed from under review. Hmmmm...


It is weird, but who knows how chaotic it is for them, maybe they are waiting until they know who is accepted today from UNC??

I just don't like how open-ended this 'waitlist' e-mail sounded...could be awhile until we know anything, one way or the other. Hard to know what the next steps should be.

hey guys,

It seems like you were trying to figure out how many of us got in. I got an email and a phone call this morning! It took me 4 years to finally get an acceptance so this is a great day!

hey guys,

It seems like you were trying to figure out how many of us got in. I got an email and a phone call this morning! It took me 4 years to finally get an acceptance so this is a great day!


Interesting that you got a phone call also. Congrats!

When did you interview, and did you get and aadsas update (and/or blank?)

when did you receive your call/e-mail?

Interesting that you got a phone call also. Congrats!

When did you interview, and did you get and aadsas update (and/or blank?)

when did you receive your call/e-mail?


I interviewed on the 23rd of November. I did get the blank last night but then this morning at 8 a.m. it said "offer made." I got a phone call at around 9 from Dr. Taylor and then got the email around 9:30.

big congrats to everyone who got in. Hopefully a few more of us from this thread will be joining ya shortly

curious if anyone who interviewed at both schools got an acceptance to UNC but not ECU.. ?

curious if anyone who interviewed at both schools got an acceptance to UNC but not ECU.. ?


agree, this would be interesting to know. Also:

how many of us that were 'waitlisted' haven't heard anything from UNC,

or

how many not 'waitlisted' at ECU got accepted today at UNC.

Makes me think there was some serious cooperation going on behind the scenes.

agree, this would be interesting to know. Also:

how many of us that were 'waitlisted' haven't heard anything from UNC,

or

how many not 'waitlisted' at ECU got accepted today at UNC.

Makes me think there was some serious cooperation going on behind the scenes.


I really doubt any cooperation I don't think it would be ethical. I got in to both! got the call from UNC at 3:30

I really doubt any cooperation I don't think it would be ethical. I got in to both! got the call from UNC at 3:30

congrats! That's some major perseverance to stick it out 4 years. glad you made it, sounds like you deserve it

Well it makes a little sense now. I was wondering why I hadn't received any emails at all from ECU regarding an acceptance or waitlist, because my interviews there went really well. Maybe they were talking. Ok, I'm done with the conspiracy theories. Congrats again to all those with acceptances, and those that haven't heard the good news, keep your chin up, and stay positive, I'm pulling for y'all.

I got the email this morning. I'm in for the first class at ECU.:D Those of you that haven't heard anything, keep you chin up. This is my second year applying to dental schools. I wish you the best of luck.

I also received a phone call today as well from ECU this afternoon. AADSAS has been updated to "Offer Made". Also interviewed at UNC but have not received a phone call from them, but i guess we will have to see later in the cycle whether there is any sort of correlation between applicants being accepted to one school or the other (but I doubt there is any sort of collaboration).

congrats! That's some major perseverance to stick it out 4 years. glad you made it, sounds like you deserve it

Thanks it was tough to stay committed. Again to all those who may not make it this cycle get with Dr. Wilder/Dr. Wilson and see what you may need to do next year. I went every year to Chapel Hill and asked what the next step was for me. I would have done the same for ECU. They appreciate the effort. Good Luck! We are all good candidates it's just getting everything lined up at the right time!

Thanks it was tough to stay committed. Again to all those who may not make it this cycle get with Dr. Wilder/Dr. Wilson and see what you may need to do next year. I went every year to Chapel Hill and asked what the next step was for me. I would have done the same for ECU. They appreciate the effort. Good Luck! We are all good candidates it's just getting everything lined up at the right time!


Don't think that there will be a next time for me if it doesn't work out. I've been at this awhile (first applied in 2005 cycle) so I don't know that there is much else I can do, it would be awesome to get it, but I really just need closure at this point.

Good luck to everyone here, I've met some cool people this year and think everyone here has the potential to make fine dentists.

Don't think that there will be a next time for me if it doesn't work out. I've been at this awhile (first applied in 2005 cycle) so I don't know that there is much else I can do, it would be awesome to get it, but I really just need closure at this point.

Good luck to everyone here, I've met some cool people this year and think everyone here has the potential to make fine dentists.

I really don't think you should give up. What have you been doing these past years to improve your application? If you haven't met with the Directors/Deans, I'd advise you to do that. A Masters will also help, and I know that is the only reason I made it in this cycle. If you have been trying all these years, don't just quit now. I know it's tough to stay confident, hopeful and persistent, but it will pay off in the end.

Don't think that there will be a next time for me if it doesn't work out. I've been at this awhile (first applied in 2005 cycle) so I don't know that there is much else I can do, it would be awesome to get it, but I really just need closure at this point.

Good luck to everyone here, I've met some cool people this year and think everyone here has the potential to make fine dentists.


I sincerely hope you don't throw in the towel man. It was great meeting you at the interview, and though I don't know you well, my first impressions were that you'd make a great doc. I know it's cliche, but if it's your dream keep at it and it will happen. Eventually if you knock on the door long enough, someone will answer. Best of luck to you in the coming months...

Acceptance email received around 3pm yesterday. Dr. Taylor called last night and Dr. Ross this morning. The committee at ECU is doing a tremendous job of reaching out and making a strong impression

I also received a call from Terry Barker at UNC around.3:05 today.

Received acceptance email from Louisville just past midnight. I feel really blessed and fortunate to have three great schools to choose from

has anyone actually replied back to that "waitlist" email?

I really don't think you should give up. What have you been doing these past years to improve your application? If you haven't met with the Directors/Deans, I'd advise you to do that. A Masters will also help, and I know that is the only reason I made it in this cycle. If you have been trying all these years, don't just quit now. I know it's tough to stay confident, hopeful and persistent, but it will pay off in the end.


Since undergrad graduation in 2006 I finished a Master's with thesis, while working with/shadowing an oral surgeon doing research for the two years. Some of our research panned out and we patented some of my work (and started a biotech company). He was big on the lecture circuit and I had some really unique opportunities to meet people, and co-authored two textbook chapters with him used in dental schools. I moved to NC a couple years back and I have been working in the research field and have had a moderately successful publishing record. The 'bad' parts of my application are my relative lack of volunteer work, which I've starting working on the last year, but its tough to find time quite honestly. I also feel my 'lowish' undergrad GPA is a factor, which is why I did the Master's.

Its been a long road, but it's still early in the cycle, maybe the ECU waitlist will start moving in a couple weeks, or maybe I'll hear about a UNC interview. If I don't have luck this cycle, I need to have a sit down with the wifey and plan my next steps.

dont give up boss,

im C/O '06 from NCSU as well and this is my 3-4th year trying. ive been fortunate to stay in the dental field for a long time and i think my GPA/DAT is what is hurting me. but im not taking that damned test again. i may take a few classes to help with my GPA though if i have to. maybe a 1 year non-thesis masters if i can find one.

but like everyone has been saying. its early. i honestly didnt expect this from ECU. i felt like i nailed my interview. but it could be the fact that with my average GPA and DAT, they want to be portrayed as a school with above average scores when people look them up.

i thought once you get an interview, thats what they mostly judge you on. i guess not.

so we'll see. there is a lot of confusion going on and hopefully it can all be sorted in our favor.

:xf:

Just heard that ECU accepted 20 students yesterday. Theres an article in the Greenville paper but I don't think its viewable online. Correct me if I'm wrong because I dont have the paper in front of me.

That may be correct, but it seems though they would accept more than 20 students if they are trying to fill a class of 50, but then again who knows. We will have a better idea of how many were accepted and are interested when the special event takes place on the 17th.

That may be correct, but it seems though they would accept more than 20 students if they are trying to fill a class of 50, but then again who knows. We will have a better idea of how many were accepted and are interested when the special event takes place on the 17th.


In my opinion, accepting 20 for a class of 50 seems kind of low, especially when you consider not everyone you accept will commit, but I hope that its true, it gives us on the 'wait-list' some hope. (especially when you consider that ppl that are wait-listed at ECU may get accepted elsewhere and commit there)

What special event is occuring on the 17th? I missed the reference.

In my opinion, accepting 20 for a class of 50 seems kind of low, especially when you consider not everyone you accept will commit, but I hope that its true, it gives us on the 'wait-list' some hope. (especially when you consider that ppl that are wait-listed at ECU may get accepted elsewhere and commit there)

What special event is occuring on the 17th? I missed the reference.

20 seems about right to me. If what has been said on here about the number of interviews left, there is still a long way to go.

The event is for people that were accepted. I am sure they will do it again when the next batch goes out sometime in the future. You are able to bring family, and a significant other. Its another information session, and you can ask any questions, and what not, I am not really sure about all the details, but that seems about right.

The event is for people that were accepted. I am sure they will do it again when the next batch goes out sometime in the future. You are able to bring family, and a significant other. Its another information session, and you can ask any questions, and what not, I am not really sure about all the details, but that seems about right.


Cool idea, I like it.

Well I hope the next couple weeks move quickly....

The event is for people that were accepted. I am sure they will do it again when the next batch goes out sometime in the future. You are able to bring family, and a significant other. Its another information session, and you can ask any questions, and what not, I am not really sure about all the details, but that seems about right.

Yeah it's basically allowing you, your peers, and family members learn more about the school, the technology being used, etc.

Also, I realize 20 is low, but it is pretty much on par with what Dr. Wilson told me. She said they will interview ~300 applicants until next February and will not be accepting all students on Dec 1st. I'm sure there will be a lot more movement after Jan. 5th, which is the date we have to give them a formal response on whether or not we want to accept their invitaiton.

So to me the million dollar question is:

How many of the lucky people here that were accepted to ECU plan on committing to them? (or at least holding a spot)

When do you think you will let them know (one way or the other?)

Not trying to be pushy, just curious.

So to me the million dollar question is:

How many of the lucky people here that were accepted to ECU plan on committing to them? (or at least holding a spot)

When do you think you will let them know (one way or the other?)

Not trying to be pushy, just curious.

Considering it's my only acceptance thus far and I have not received a call from UNC, I will send the formal acceptance letter to them within the next couple of days.

Considering it's my only acceptance thus far and I have not received a call from UNC, I will send the formal acceptance letter to them within the next couple of days.

Same here.

20 offers is definitely lower than what I would have expected, but it is also definitely a nice little ray of hope for those of us still holding out. Sounds like ECU may be taking the process a little slower than other schools

20 offers is definitely lower than what I would have expected, but it is also definitely a nice little ray of hope for those of us still holding out. Sounds like ECU may be taking the process a little slower than other schools


Yeah, I'm not as bummed knowing that they still have a bunch of seats open.

Only about 11 days until UNC notifies for interviews. :laugh:

Does anyone know any of the people that have post-dec 1st interviews at ECU?

It seems like everyone here interviewed early....

Does anyone know any of the people that have post-dec 1st interviews at ECU?

It seems like everyone here interviewed early....

I interview Dec. 8th so thats at least 1.

I was scheduled to interview Dec 7th, but I withdrew my application today.

I knew someone that is interviewing next week or week after next.

Hey JMT,

To your earlier post I think I am going to take the acceptance from UNC and let ECU know next week when I mail back the info I received today.

Thanks for the info guys, I think it helps everyone when we share information.

Have a good evening!

Also:

Just wanted to take a minute to thank the ppl here that did get an acceptance in the past few days and who are taking time to share information here, it is extremely helpful to those of us that are still waiting for good news. The ppl here on this forum are a good group, all acceptances to ppl here are well deserved in my opinion, and I don't even know 99.9999% of you.:thumbup:

Also:

Just wanted to take a minute to thank the ppl here that did get an acceptance in the past few days and who are taking time to share information here, it is extremely helpful to those of us that are still waiting for good news. The ppl here on this forum are a good group, all acceptances to ppl here are well deserved in my opinion, and I don't even know 99.9999% of you.:thumbup:

+1

Thanks and congrats ya'll

agree, this would be interesting to know. Also:

how many of us that were 'waitlisted' haven't heard anything from UNC,

or

how many not 'waitlisted' at ECU got accepted today at UNC.

Makes me think there was some serious cooperation going on behind the scenes.

I'll tell you with complete confidence that there's NO cooperation going on behind the scenes.

I'll tell you with complete confidence that there's NO cooperation going on behind the scenes.


Thanks! :thumbup:

I guess the application process can make a person paranoid!

Thanks! :thumbup:

I guess the application process can make a person paranoid!


^Agreed

Thanks for clearing that up Sarah.

As someone alluded too earlier (here or another thread) I wonder how/if this wait-list is ranked, and how they (admissions office) respond to calls regarding your position on this list?

As someone alluded too earlier (here or another thread) I wonder how/if this wait-list is ranked, and how they (admissions office) respond to calls regarding your position on this list?

I have been reading through the posts related to UNC and ECU and I only wish the best for all applicants.

To those that are in limbo/waitlist/paranoia/plotting/etc...please, just take some deep breaths...relax. You are still in the game, and until you hear otherwise there is really no point in investing energy in generating a laundry list of hypothetical situations/scenarios.

I know the waiting game is long and brutal, but you all have come this far - it's out of your hands - please be at peace - you are going to drive yourselves batty.

I know the waiting game is long and brutal, but you all have come this far - it's out of your hands - please be at peace - you are going to drive yourselves batty.


Lol...already there man, this is my way of coping with the 'battyness' :laugh:


Its tough simply for the reasons you state, up until now everything was up to us, and now we have no control.

Congratulations to those that were accepted!

I interviewed in November and recieved the 'waitlist' e-mail on December 1st. I wouldn't necessarily call it a waitlist e-mail though. More like an 'active review' e-mail instead. *Trying to stay positive.* Waitlists are more when the class has been largely filled and the school needs a couple of back up's just in case someone decides to drop in the last minute.

For those of you that are waiting (interviewed or not) like me, what are you all doing? Does anyone know if sending additional letters of recommendation or academic/employment update letters makes a positive difference?

Congratulations to those that were accepted!

I interviewed in November and recieved the 'waitlist' e-mail on December 1st. I wouldn't necessarily call it a waitlist e-mail though. More like an 'active review' e-mail instead. *Trying to stay positive.* Waitlists are more when the class has been largely filled and the school needs a couple of back up's just in case someone decides to drop in the last minute.

For those of you that are waiting (interviewed or not) like me, what are you all doing? Does anyone know if sending additional letters of recommendation or academic/employment update letters makes a positive difference?


I'm just trying to stay busy over the next few weeks so I don't dwell on it. I think UNC should be sending out the interview invites for the Jan. interviews next week at some point, but other than that, nothing.

I don't know that sending anything additional at this point would be helpful, other than the AADSAS update I guess.

Good luck!

Hey All -

for those who have yet to hear a definitive response from ECU - I wanted to let you all know that I withdrew my application (prior to my interview). Hopefully that will free up a spot for someone either on the interview side or on the eventual acceptance side.

Again, I wish you all the best and hope you keep your spirits high.

I've heard that the committee has a few more reviews to do. I think they meet more than just twice (Dec & feb). And with many folks turning down acceptances if may open up more committee review days

I've heard that the committee has a few more reviews to do. I think they meet more than just twice (Dec & feb). And with many folks turning down acceptances if may open up more committee review days

Just to let people who are waiting know - we have to make our decision whether we accept/pay deposit by JAN 5... so maybe after that date a lot more acceptances will come out??

For me - I'm probably going to accept. If I do end up being accepted to UNC in late Jan/Feb then I will withdraw..

Anyone else have any news?

Anyone else have any news?
I sent an e-mail to ECU Wednesday of last week and have not heard back from them. I have a feeling I'll never get a response...

Not trying to be rude or mean in any way, but if they were going to get in touch with you they would have already. They are really good at keeping in touch with people when they want to.

Not trying to be rude or mean in any way, but if they were going to get in touch with you they would have already. They are really good at keeping in touch with people when they want to.
I had sent them an update letter and wanted to receive confirmation that they received it. Just a simple and quick response back would suffice.

I agree with you completely, maybe send a follow up email to confirm they received your update. They are all very nice there, I am sure they would respond if you sent another.

I agree with you completely, maybe send a follow up email to confirm they received your update. They are all very nice there, I am sure they would respond if you sent another.
I agree - they were very courteous and welcoming people. Having said that, I received a reply back this morning. Nothing of major significance, but at least I'm at peace in my mind that they received my update letter.

I wonder if the admin. staff peruse these boards...

Well, since this thread is the only one relevant to my situation now (no UNC interview invite) I thought I would post and bump it up, anyone have any news ?

Well, since this thread is the only one relevant to my situation now (no UNC interview invite) I thought I would post and bump it up, anyone have any news ?

The info session event is this friday. The email had over 30 e-mail contacts listed for those attending it, so I don't know how accurate the assumed 20 acceptances really is. If there are any specific questions anybody wants me to ask while I am there, let me know.

There were 34 people on that email list, so at least 34 people were accepted, and my guess is maybe more. I bet the people that turned down the offer, were taken off that list.

There were 34 people on that email list, so at least 34 people were accepted, and my guess is maybe more. I bet the people that turned down the offer, were taken off that list.


I imagine you are right, assuming the accepted people were prompt in sending in their withdraw letters.


I would be interested to know how the day goes for everyone! Congrats again!

Curious to know how the information session went for the accepted applicants! Anyone care to talk about it? :thumbup:

I know the deposits for the dec 1 acceptances are due Jan 5, but does anyone know when the next adcom meeting is or when the next round of acceptances will be sent out?

I know the deposits for the dec 1 acceptances are due Jan 5, but does anyone know when the next adcom meeting is or when the next round of acceptances will be sent out?


I interviewed in early December and was told I should know something around the first of the year. Knowing that, I'd expect shortly after the 5th.

I interviewed in early December and was told I should know something around the first of the year. Knowing that, I'd expect shortly after the 5th.


Good to know. Thanks for the update!:thumbup:

Anyone heard anything from ecu this week?

Anyone heard anything from ecu this week?


Haven't heard anything yet but I expect we will hear next week if not Thursday or Friday. I believe those accepted on Dec. 1st must submit their deposits by January 5th, tomorrow.

Good luck to everyone waiting to hear from ECU. I'll be in your shoes next cycle. Maybe there will be a fair amount of slots open up for you all.

Haven't heard anything yet but I expect we will hear next week if not Thursday or Friday. I believe those accepted on Dec. 1st must submit their deposits by January 5th, tomorrow.


For some reason I was thinking we should hear tomorrow, but I can't remember where I (read?) heard. Anyways, I would think that since the 30 day deadline is coming up, there should be some movement soon. Good luck!

Anyone have any news? I interviewed early dec and haven't heard anything!

Anyone have any news? I interviewed early dec and haven't heard anything!


I interviewed early Dec as well and haven't heard anything. I'm expecting the adcom will wait until next week since deposits for Dec. 1st acceptances were due January 5th. Still hoping to hear tomorrow though.

I would give it a few days. the final date was the 5th. meaning the 6th would be the first day they could see how many open spots they have. im thinking it has to be next week sometime. maybe monday/tuesday/wedn.

I am going to UNC, so I hope that one of you guys here gets my seat. ECU has some really clever ideas!

Still no news as of today. I interviewed in early November.

Has anyone that interviews POST-Dec 1 heard anything from ECU? Do you all think that those applicants might be considered separately and given acceptances???

Has anyone that interviews POST-Dec 1 heard anything from ECU? Do you all think that those applicants might be considered separately and given acceptances???


Interviewed early December and havent heard anything yet. I've been thinking for a while that we would hear back this week.


A friend of mine who interviewed yesterday said they wouldn't hear back for a month(??)

After speaking to the dean of admissions, I believe he stated that the comittee would meet once in January and once in February. Perhaps that's why there's about a month wait as they probably make offers/interview decisions on those days.

I gave chris a call earlier and he said they will notify at the end of the month.

hopefully this means its all at once and not "rolling" like we're all expecting.

that way we can at least relax for 2 weeks and not be on the fence. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I gave chris a call earlier and he said they will notify at the end of the month.

hopefully this means its all at once and not "rolling" like we're all expecting.

that way we can at least relax for 2 weeks and not be on the fence. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:


I think we're all ready...... NOW!

That is cruel and unusual punishment to make you all wait two more weeks. Nevertheless, in the big scheme of things, I guess two more weeks isn’t that bad; after all, you'll forget all the about the wait when you get the acceptance call. Good luck to everyone!

So I've heard that some Jan interviewers received acceptances with in a week or so of their interview. Can anyone confirm? I guess that means that the decisions made at the end of the month will be for fewer spots than I thought :-\

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I don't write a lot of stuff on here but I thought ya'll would like to know that Dr. Wilson called me the other day to talk about my application and a bunch of other things and she said that the next decision wouldn't be until mid-Feb and that they were even keeping some interview dates open as late as March...

Hope that clarifies some things. Good luck to everyone.

I don't write a lot of stuff on here but I thought ya'll would like to know that Dr. Wilson called me the other day to talk about my application and a bunch of other things and she said that the next decision wouldn't be until mid-Feb and that they were even keeping some interview dates open as late as March...

Hope that clarifies some things. Good luck to everyone.


Interesting, thanks for the update.

I had called and talking with Chris a week or so ago, and he left me with the impression that the adcom was meeting soon and we would be hearing soon after that (similar to the info from the post above). Anyways, if you talked with the dean, she would know. Seems like if they are waiting until mid-feb that is close to the time that people should be hearing back from UNC on 2nd round acceptances also.

Anyone else hear anything?

Just received my ECU interview invite! Really excited as ECU's my top choice.

Just received my ECU interview invite! Really excited as ECU's my top choice.


Congrats! When is it? I was under the impression (based on a post several pages back) that ECU wasn't offering any more interviews. Hope it goes well for you, the faculty and administration were super nice!:thumbup:

I'll be interviewing on Feb 16. I just spoke with Chris and he said they'll be interviewing until the last week of Feb. I suppose better late than never.

I'll be interviewing on Feb 16. I just spoke with Chris and he said they'll be interviewing until the last week of Feb. I suppose better late than never.


Very true. Good luck!

ECU officially announced the fourth community dental center will be in Lillington which is in Harnett County. The other three are located in Elizabeth City, Ahoskie and Sylva. Six more are to be announced. I've heard rumblings about Davidson County, but who knows.

Official ECU announcement (http://www.ecu.edu/dhs/newsstory.cfm?ID=1878)

WITN (http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/ECU_Dental_School_To_Announce_New_Learning_Center_ 114195954.html)

ECU officially announced the fourth community dental center will be in Lillington which is in Harnett County. The other three are located in Elizabeth City, Ahoskie and Sylva. Six more are to be announced. I've heard rumblings about Davidson County, but who knows.

Official ECU announcement (http://www.ecu.edu/dhs/newsstory.cfm?ID=1878)

WITN (http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/ECU_Dental_School_To_Announce_New_Learning_Center_ 114195954.html)


Interesting, I wonder when the other announcements will happen, but I guess they still have a couple years to get the centers built before the first class would start.

So does everyone think this will be the week? Post any info that you receive/hear!

So does everyone think this will be the week? Post any info that you receive/hear!

I don't have a lot of hope of hearing anytime soon, at least not for me. Last I heard from Dr. Wilson, I was told I wouldn't hear anything until mid-Feb at the earliest. I can't imagine they'd wait that long to hand out more of their seats to some of you guys though, so I'm assuming that just pertains to my app (which honestly is somewhat weak given my terrible sci-gpa). I get the feeling the door is slowly closing on me for this year, but that's alright, I'll give it another run next cycle.

On a brighter note, I don't know if everyone has been checking the status of the construction, but that hole in the ground is finally turning into a building! Pretty neat to watch it go up!

http://150.216.217.162/en/JViewer.html

Best of luck to everyone...

I don't have a lot of hope of hearing anytime soon, at least not for me. Last I heard from Dr. Wilson, I was told I wouldn't hear anything until mid-Feb at the earliest. I can't imagine they'd wait that long to hand out more of their seats to some of you guys though, so I'm assuming that just pertains to my app (which honestly is somewhat weak given my terrible sci-gpa). I get the feeling the door is slowly closing on me for this year, but that's alright, I'll give it another run next cycle.

On a brighter note, I don't know if everyone has been checking the status of the construction, but that hole in the ground is finally turning into a building! Pretty neat to watch it go up!

http://150.216.217.162/en/JViewer.html

Best of luck to everyone...

You are at least the second person to hear about being notified in mid Feb. I had called a couple weeks ago, Chris made it sound like the adcoms were meeting and would notify people relatively soon, which is also what someone else had posted. Who really knows? What's a little more waiting? :laugh:

Interesting, I wonder when the other announcements will happen, but I guess they still have a couple years to get the centers built before the first class would start.

Well y'all start this fall. So you have until fall '14 until they all need to be up and running. I think it is better to spread out the announcements. So you get a nice dedicated article in a bunch of different newspapers. It keeps it fresh

I've stopped trying to figure out when ECU is going to hand out next round acceptances, because it seems like everyone you talk to has a different date or story. I think a lot of what ECU does as far as filling their seats is concerned will depend on how many people get accepted to UNC that already have an acceptance to ECU and of those how many will go to UNC over ECU and open up seats. Being a new school they have alot to figure out and variables to deal with... but we have all waited this long what is a little longer. Just my 2 cents.

I've stopped trying to figure out when ECU is going to hand out next round acceptances, because it seems like everyone you talk to has a different date or story. I think a lot of what ECU does as far as filling their seats is concerned will depend on how many people get accepted to UNC that already have an acceptance to ECU and of those how many will go to UNC over ECU and open up seats. Being a new school they have alot to figure out and variables to deal with... but we have all waited this long what is a little longer. Just my 2 cents.


Sounds like a real possibility...

Hurry up and wait.

Anybody else's heart sink when they saw an email from "ECU Admission Dental" and then realized it was just the accreditation announcement? Ergh...congrats to the staff there, as I know they've worked their tails off, but ergh to this whole process.

Here's to more waiting!!!......:smack:

hahaha

i freakin did.

then i started cursing the email. lol

Any news/updates/rumors?

Is the consensus that next week will be "the week"?

I have an interview next Wednesday at ECU and supposedly it's the 2nd to the last week of interviews. Chris said the ad com would be meeting on the 24th I believe. I doubt they would meet next week, and then meet again on the 24th but that's just speculation. Perhaps the 24th might be the last Ad Com meeting and all decisions will be made.

I have an interview next Wednesday at ECU and supposedly it's the 2nd to the last week of interviews. Chris said the ad com would be meeting on the 24th I believe. I doubt they would meet next week, and then meet again on the 24th but that's just speculation. Perhaps the 24th might be the last Ad Com meeting and all decisions will be made.


I believe a number of us have heard the admissions committe met last week and to expect to hear back around the middle of February. It's possible that acceptances may go out this week or next and then final decisions made at the end of the month.

I believe a number of us have heard the admissions committe met last week and to expect to hear back around the middle of February. It's possible that acceptances may go out this week or next and then final decisions made at the end of the month.


I hope this is correct, and I think that it would make sense that they would be meeting at the end of the month to decide on the last couple seats that are available. I say this purely for selfish reasons, as I am tired of waiting. :laugh:

I have an interview next Wednesday at ECU and supposedly it's the 2nd to the last week of interviews. Chris said the ad com would be meeting on the 24th I believe. I doubt they would meet next week, and then meet again on the 24th but that's just speculation. Perhaps the 24th might be the last Ad Com meeting and all decisions will be made.


Good luck at your interview!

Thanks!

I believe a number of us have heard the admissions committe met last week and to expect to hear back around the middle of February. It's possible that acceptances may go out this week or next and then final decisions made at the end of the month.

Do you mind me asking where you heard this from? I'm not trying to be nosy, I'm just dying to hear anything one way or the other and it'd be nice to have an idea of when the next round may hear from them.

Join the facebook group if you're going to ECU next year! I want to know my future classmates. Search ECU Dental School Class of 2015

I hope this is correct, and I think that it would make sense that they would be meeting at the end of the month to decide on the last couple seats that are available. I say this purely for selfish reasons, as I am tired of waiting. :laugh:

When I spoke with Dr. Wilson, she informed me that they are accepting applicants on a "rolling" basis with no set date as to when a specific meeting might be or anything of that nature. I'm just looking towards the next application cycle and trying to keep my head up. This will be my third time applying...I guess that's what I get for being "non-traditional." Oh well...life is all about the journey...not the destination right? haha. Good luck to everyone!

When I spoke with Dr. Wilson, she informed me that they are accepting applicants on a "rolling" basis with no set date as to when a specific meeting might be or anything of that nature. I'm just looking towards the next application cycle and trying to keep my head up. This will be my third time applying...I guess that's what I get for being "non-traditional." Oh well...life is all about the journey...not the destination right? haha. Good luck to everyone!


Well, that is unfortunate (in my opinion). I guess it is time to start working on Plan B, and if I get a call, great. Good luck to you and everyone else that is still hanging on!

Hey everyone! Well I attended the even "you're profession starts here" and it was really informative and i just want to let yall know that ECU is going to be an amazing dental school (ahead of lots of others in learning style/technology) no matter which class you enter as!!

As far as admissions - do NOT quote me - but I did talk to Dr. Wilson today (she's awesome!) and she says that the class is NOT full and that they are still admitting people. She did not give me specifics, but she said that there were those accepted on Dec 1 and that there were acceptances given out after that. She said that there are interviews next week and then made it seem like after that, the decisions will be made! So rolling... or at once at the end of Feb... who knows?? Hope this helps a little?? Keep the faith strong!

Alsooooo just some stats! Dr. Wilson said that there were around 390 applicants and they interviewed around 250... for 50 seats... that is incredibly competitive. We were discussing how hard that decision is to make so please don't get discouraged. Try again! trust me, ECU is worth it!!

sneil, I am curious how many people went to the event today? Because we had about 25 or 30 at the event in December, so that will give people an idea of how many acceptances were given out.

not many probably 10 or so. There were definitely some people there that were not sure if ECU was their top choice i.e. they were accepted into UNC and other schools as well.

jon, are you going to ECU??

andd... you also have to take into account that people might have withdrawn that went to the session in Dec.

Not quite sure yet, I paid deposits to ecu as well as maryland. I am going to Maryland in a couple of weeks to check some things out, after that I am going to ecu, then I can hopefully make my decision. If I had the choice between Ecu and UNC like some of the people have, I would honestly go with ECU. Unless you know you want to do research or are 100 percent sure you are going to specialize, I believe ECU will better prepare us as general dentists.

Yea! After going to that session, I choose ECU over Carolina... but I don't know about Maryland. The only thing I got to say is In-State tuition and a kick-ass class at ECU :)

Alsooooo just some stats! Dr. Wilson said that there were around 390 applicants and they interviewed around 250... for 50 seats... that is incredibly competitive. We were discussing how hard that decision is to make so please don't get discouraged. Try again! trust me, ECU is worth it!!


That is a lot more applications that I thought there would be...I'm surprised that they interviewed so many, I think UNC interviews about the same number for almost 2x the spots.

i was also at the Feb 10th seminar, and can confirm the numbers sneil is putting up. seemed much smaller than the Dec event, although i would say closer to about 15 students. while i just found out unc doesn't want me and i will definitely be going to ecu this fall, almost every other student i met was still deciding between ecu and at least another school.

I also spoke with Dr. Wilson, Lamont, Chris, as well as a couple of the other faculty members, and everyone indicated there were still 2-3 more interview dates remaining, but it seemed that a final answer by the end of the month is in fact imminent

I also spoke with Dr. Wilson, Lamont, Chris, as well as a couple of the other faculty members, and everyone indicated there were still 2-3 more interview dates remaining, but it seemed that a final answer by the end of the month is in fact imminent


I hope this is accurate, it would be nice to have 'closure' :laugh:

i was also at the Feb 10th seminar, and can confirm the numbers sneil is putting up. seemed much smaller than the Dec event, although i would say closer to about 15 students. while i just found out unc doesn't want me and i will definitely be going to ecu this fall, almost every other student i met was still deciding between ecu and at least another school.

I also spoke with Dr. Wilson, Lamont, Chris, as well as a couple of the other faculty members, and everyone indicated there were still 2-3 more interview dates remaining, but it seemed that a final answer by the end of the month is in fact imminent


Sorry to hear about UNC but ECU will be great! Join the facebook group - we'd love to meet you... ECU SoDM Class of 2015 (the name changed!! Chris Chappell and I are admin's and will add you. Click "Invite to Join" if you are attending ECU next year)

So has anyone heard of anyone getting rejected from ECU so far this cycle? Its unfortunate that predents.com doesn't have a page for ECU yet. Curious if they have started notifying people yet.

So has anyone heard of anyone getting rejected from ECU so far this cycle? Its unfortunate that predents.com doesn't have a page for ECU yet. Curious if they have started notifying people yet.

I wouldn't think that they would reject anyone before the entire class is full.

Maybe not?

Got the email around 4:40. Denied.

Got the email around 4:40. Denied.


I'm sorry to hear that NRG. If you don't mind me asking, did your aadsas status change also? When did you interview? Thanks

Yeah. It's a bummer. Denied from
Ecu and UNC. Looks like another year in Raleigh. Lol. I'll make the best of it.

I interviewed nov 5th at Ecu. And aadsas hasn't changed.

Just got the status update email from ECU. They asked me verify my continued interest in the ECU School of Dental Medicine in order to remain active. The deadline is on Friday, February 18.

Received the denial e-mail this afternoon as well. AADSAS remains unchanged.

I also received the interested email that iwannabeadentist received.

I received the same email asking me to respond if I was still interested in ECU SoDM. It said that the class was not full and they were not at the point of establishing a pool of alternates.

I'm hoping this is good news...any thoughts?

Hank, sorry to hear that, you seem like a solid candidate, but you did get into Pit so I wouldn't worry about it.