Has anyone heard anything about UF. Have they filled their class yet, or any info on what happening with the waitlist? Thanks!
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I do not think that anybody has any information on that. It would be nice if UF would update there website and say if the class is full or possibe spots still available. All we can do is wait and dread starting the process all over again.
Glad to see that I'm not the only worried about it. I wish I just knew how big this crazy list is. =)
I called them yesterday and they gave me my status. Looking good...
Pretty sure Florida doesnt give any notification of status other than "waitlisted" until you are accepted.....😀
You call and they [UFCD Admissions] say that everything is looking good, but then you post a reply saying that three UF dental students want to transfer out!! I know current D-1s and D-2s at UF and they seem very happy to be there.
And what is this on the Dental forum that you know of a Dean of a dental school that said they 'hate' thank you cards/thank you emails and by sending those cards, it can 'hurt your chances of getting accepted'!!
Please explain??? OR are you simply just like my Biochem professor saying, "Blah,Blah,blah..."
[ETHING you know who I'm talking about]
I agree with you guys, pedro is full of crap. UFCD isn't perfect, I interviewed at other school with digital x-rays and paperless patients with better set ups than the windowless old dental school that UF has. UF also didn't kiss any butt during the interview either, it was in and out thanks for comming by. Other schools I went to gave a much better tour and really tried to sell the school to you, but I think UF's attitude is we already know how great we are and you do to, so need we say more. Also they sold the SERAC machine during the tour, but some of the dental students in their 4th year that I've spoken with said they've never used it. Anyway with all that said, I'd love to get into UF, I'm waitlisted and I don't want to leave Gainesville. I think UF has a great attitude of protecting their own once your in dental school. I'm sure we've all thought about trying to talk someone out of going to UF, but I'm way to loyal to the school to bash it.
By the way aren't you glad Dr. A is back teaching rather than Dr. M for biochem, he's ten times better.
By the way aren't you glad Dr. A is back teaching rather than Dr. M for biochem, he's ten times better.
I think that Pedro person is trying to talk bad about the program to sway other people from wanting to attend. But yea, UFCD is nice, they don't need to sell the school, the high board scores does most of the talking!
Not sure, if your talking about Dr.Makemson, we are from FIU.
Either way he is not nice, I know of plenty of students that busted their tails for a "C" ! Anyone besides him would be a better, but he is the ONLY person at our school that teaches Biochem.
[Ething, as you can see I'm taking Biochem, Evolution, Func't Genomics and Proteomics and some writing class. I am praying that I get a C with Makemson.]
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jackbauer!
i'm waitlisted at UF toooooo yayyyyyyy
jb!🙂
jb!🙂
me too! yayyy! 🙂
congrats jb!
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jackbauer!
Hey! How come I didnt get a "congrats!"? 😛
thanks Izzie 😀
Hey you guys! I'm new posting here on SDN. However, I've always read the posts, esp. all the ones concerning UF bc I really wanna go to this school! I interviewed in January, and am waiting to hear back.
Concerning the waitlist, at my interview, one of the dental students who gave the tour said she got in via waitlist, so there is hope! However, I don't think chances are all that high because I personally know like there are quite a number of waitlisted people at UF (in addition to predents.com, I personally know like 7 more peeps on that list, but i'm sure there are more than that).
Congrats 2 all that got in already.. and for all you guys like me out there... Goodluck, everyone!
Concerning the waitlist, at my interview, one of the dental students who gave the tour said she got in via waitlist, so there is hope! However, I don't think chances are all that high because I personally know like there are quite a number of waitlisted people at UF (in addition to predents.com, I personally know like 7 more peeps on that list, but i'm sure there are more than that).
Congrats 2 all that got in already.. and for all you guys like me out there... Goodluck, everyone!
at my interview (which was this january), dr. sposetti said they are NOT interviewing for alternates (ie. the waiting list) as there are still a limited number of spots available, so there's still a chance for you. However, that's not to say that you can't still be waitlisted, because dr. sposetti also said they have plenty of qualified applicants, but not enough spots available... so those that are qualified (but not exactly cream of the crop this year), get put on the waiting list. if enough people who got accepted decide not to go to UF, then the admissions committee turns to the waiting list, but dr. sposetti also said in my interview that there is no "set number" of people on that list, so that list could have a bunch of people on it and i already know a good, qualified handful of peeps w/ their names in there already.
anyone else that interviewed in January hear back???? goodluck to all!
anyone else that interviewed in January hear back???? goodluck to all!
at my interview (which was this january), dr. sposetti said they are NOT interviewing for alternates (ie. the waiting list) as there are still a limited number of spots available, so there's still a chance for you. However, that's not to say that you can't still be waitlisted, because dr. sposetti also said they have plenty of qualified applicants, but not enough spots available... so those that are qualified (but not exactly cream of the crop this year), get put on the waiting list. if enough people who got accepted decide not to go to UF, then the admissions committee turns to the waiting list, but dr. sposetti also said in my interview that there is no "set number" of people on that list, so that list could have a bunch of people on it and i already know a good, qualified handful of peeps w/ their names in there already.
anyone else that interviewed in January hear back???? goodluck to all!
Thank you for the great response! That's what I needed to know. I hope you hear from them soon with an acceptance 😀
at my interview (which was this january), dr. sposetti said they are NOT interviewing for alternates (ie. the waiting list) as there are still a limited number of spots available, so there's still a chance for you. However, that's not to say that you can't still be waitlisted, because dr. sposetti also said they have plenty of qualified applicants, but not enough spots available... so those that are qualified (but not exactly cream of the crop this year), get put on the waiting list. if enough people who got accepted decide not to go to UF, then the admissions committee turns to the waiting list, but dr. sposetti also said in my interview that there is no "set number" of people on that list, so that list could have a bunch of people on it and i already know a good, qualified handful of peeps w/ their names in there already.
anyone else that interviewed in January hear back???? goodluck to all!
I have to agree, this was a great response....thanks!!!
Hey, Uracil and Ms. Dentista, NO PROBLEM! I figure we're all here to get some meaningful feedback from each other, so might as well share what we know and hope for the best
If there is one bit of advice you should ever take, it is this: UF is a horrible school. Please do not sit around and wait to get off the waitlist. Be happy if you did not get accepted. As a UF student myself, I can assure you that UF is a miserable place to be, and almost every student here feels the same way. Those who boast about it are just pretending to be happy because they are so bitter that they made the huge mistake of accepting UF's offer to begin with. The administration is manipulative, the professors are pompous, and the students are genuinely unhappy. I wish you luck with other school acceptances.
Anyone else get this weird feeling that people like Pedro, and this UFSUCKs person and several of the other suddenly appearing junior members who joined in the last 2 months and talk crap and suddenly turn around and say something nice, and then post they got accepted here and waitlisted here and then their DAT scores change and etc....
are all the same troll?
are all the same troll?
I'd be pretty suprised if they weren't...
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jackbauer!
JB you might be having fun in UF...im starting to doubt it...I cant be in a class that 80% are girls!!!! I need to see whats going on at Upenn 🙂
UF addmisions- the 19 spots left - ONLY GUYS!!!!!!!!
Yep, I am on the waiting list at UF. I also heard from reliable sources (within the dental school itself) that UF has accepted much, much more females in their incoming class than males.... like way over half the class! DARN!!!!! but i still hope i get in! hehe. Where are all the waitlisted peeps at?
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jackbauer!
Yep, I am on the waiting list at UF. I also heard from reliable sources (within the dental school itself) that UF has accepted much, much more females in their incoming class than males.... like way over half the class! DARN!!!!! but i still hope i get in! hehe. Where are all the waitlisted peeps at?
waitlisted MALE...feel much better about my chances 🙂
jb!🙂
I am waitlisted too, but do you think they would chose people off the waitling list based on gender??
so true 😀 😀
lemonchamomile Yep, I am on the waiting list at UF. I also heard from reliable sources (within the dental school itself) that UF has accepted much, much more females in their incoming class than males.... like way over half the class! DARN!!!!! but i still hope i get in! hehe. Where are all the waitlisted peeps at?
It might be that UF didn't offer acceptances to such a larger number of females than males, but for whatever reason more girls than guys sent in deposits. But then maybe more girls will decide ultimately to lose their deposit and go somewhere else, leaving more guys at UF. There are just too many factors that could go into how many girls vs. guys are in a class when its all said and done.
It might be that UF didn't offer acceptances to such a larger number of females than males, but for whatever reason more girls than guys sent in deposits. But then maybe more girls will decide ultimately to lose their deposit and go somewhere else, leaving more guys at UF. There are just too many factors that could go into how many girls vs. guys are in a class when its all said and done.
Runawaypup, I agree with you! For the past couple years, UF's class has been pretty balanced with males and females. I was just commenting with respect to JOLENEDMD's comment above regarding the amount of females that are in the class as of right now. Regardless, I'd still go to UF in a heartbeat if I get a call from them!
Speaking of....
For those waitlisted, do you guys know when UF calls people on the waitlist? On these forums, I keep reading "March," but my letter says by the end of May and possibly all the way up to August. Did your letters say March?
jB? Ms. Dentista? feedback?
Speaking of....
For those waitlisted, do you guys know when UF calls people on the waitlist? On these forums, I keep reading "March," but my letter says by the end of May and possibly all the way up to August. Did your letters say March?
jB? Ms. Dentista? feedback?
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jackbauer!
Runawaypup, I agree with you! For the past couple years, UF's class has been pretty balanced with males and females. I was just commenting with respect to JOLENEDMD's comment above regarding the amount of females that are in the class as of right now. Regardless, I'd still go to UF in a heartbeat if I get a call from them!
Speaking of....
For those waitlisted, do you guys know when UF calls people on the waitlist? On these forums, I keep reading "March," but my letter says by the end of May and possibly all the way up to August. Did your letters say March?
jB? Ms. Dentista? feedback?
they will call anytime between march and august. a buddy of mine got the call in june last year. i bet they call a majority of the waitlisters in march and then others as people decide on other schools or decide to back out of d-school last minute.
good luck everyone
jb!🙂
that's what I have heard too, that they are not going to accept anyone off the waiting list till march, but after that it's open untill classes start in Aug. I just wish I knew what part of march they are going to start calling in...anyone have any ideas??
Hello!
I have to start out in thanking everyone on SDN. This forum has been so helpful to me. I was a nervous wreck after interviewing with UF. It was not really the interview that made me loose my cool because the interview went pretty well. However, after hearing all those negative comments I was very nervous on my interview day but the admissions team were much nicer than I expected them to be.
Anyway, my worries started when I did not hear from them in the first week of February as they had stated during Dr. Sposettis presentation. I had called them after I read that some peoples status were given out over the phone but the staff told me they were unable to discuss a students status over the phone but I would hear from UF soon. I honestly was not sure if this is good or bad.
So now over a week later, I decided to contact them again because Nova required me to put down a nonrefundable deposit of $1000 by the 22nd. This call was a bit awkward, I explained to her my dilemma and she just said ok and asked for a phone number I could be reached under today and someone will call me back. Well, again I was to a point that I was not sure if this is a good or bad sign. I guess I did not want to get my hopes up. Anyway, to make a long story short, Dr. Sposetti called me an hour later and told me that I was accepted to their 2007 class. 😀
My interview was January 5th in case anyone is wondering. So keep your spirits and hopes up it is obviously not to late. I did not ask Dr. Sposetti how many more seats are available although in retrospect I wish I did. I was just so full of joy and happiness that I did not think of you guys. Sorry! 🙁
I am sure I was not the only one who was getting more worried every day. I wish everyone lots of luck and I hope to see at least some of you in class.
Thanks again for all you who provided me some sort of info. I checked it everyday to help assess my chances. 👍
I have to start out in thanking everyone on SDN. This forum has been so helpful to me. I was a nervous wreck after interviewing with UF. It was not really the interview that made me loose my cool because the interview went pretty well. However, after hearing all those negative comments I was very nervous on my interview day but the admissions team were much nicer than I expected them to be.
Anyway, my worries started when I did not hear from them in the first week of February as they had stated during Dr. Sposettis presentation. I had called them after I read that some peoples status were given out over the phone but the staff told me they were unable to discuss a students status over the phone but I would hear from UF soon. I honestly was not sure if this is good or bad.
So now over a week later, I decided to contact them again because Nova required me to put down a nonrefundable deposit of $1000 by the 22nd. This call was a bit awkward, I explained to her my dilemma and she just said ok and asked for a phone number I could be reached under today and someone will call me back. Well, again I was to a point that I was not sure if this is a good or bad sign. I guess I did not want to get my hopes up. Anyway, to make a long story short, Dr. Sposetti called me an hour later and told me that I was accepted to their 2007 class. 😀
My interview was January 5th in case anyone is wondering. So keep your spirits and hopes up it is obviously not to late. I did not ask Dr. Sposetti how many more seats are available although in retrospect I wish I did. I was just so full of joy and happiness that I did not think of you guys. Sorry! 🙁
I am sure I was not the only one who was getting more worried every day. I wish everyone lots of luck
and I hope to see at least some of you in class.Thanks again for all you who provided me some sort of info. I checked it everyday to help assess my chances. 👍
Kay007, congratulations! I can only imagine how awesome you must feel right now just knowing! I'm on the waiting list and I am so anxious to find out already! Ahhh! 
hehe.
*****ANYWAY, question for EVERYONE:
I'm not sure if this is a rumor or not, but i heard UF's upcoming class has had 50 females put down their deposits and 19 males. Do you know if this is true????? I got this information from 3 random people recently (one from SDN, another from a researcher at UF college of dentistry, and another from a student that already put his deposit down). HAVE YOU GUYS HEARD OF THIS?
I am just worried because I know in the past UF has pretty much tried to balance their class with males and females. With all the females that have put down their deposits and me (I AM A FEMALE) on the waitinglist.... does this mean that now they will only consider MALES from the waitinglist and my chances have now significantly been dropped??? NOT COOL. 😕
Maybe I'm being paranoid, but, like everyone else on the dental forums, I just want to know as much as I can about my chances for admission. I KNOW YOU GUYS UNDERSTAND because whether or not we're "in" somewhere, we've all either "been through" or are "still in the process of going through" this application process. And, from my understanding, that's what this forum is for... for us to express ourselves appropriately as pre-dents and get meaningful feedback.
Where are UF's waitlist people at??? I know 3 on here.. Jackbauer and Ms. Dentista and myself 😛 Anyone else?
... And I appreciate your feedback, guys. Thank you!
hehe.*****ANYWAY, question for EVERYONE:
I'm not sure if this is a rumor or not, but i heard UF's upcoming class has had 50 females put down their deposits and 19 males. Do you know if this is true????? I got this information from 3 random people recently (one from SDN, another from a researcher at UF college of dentistry, and another from a student that already put his deposit down). HAVE YOU GUYS HEARD OF THIS?
I am just worried because I know in the past UF has pretty much tried to balance their class with males and females. With all the females that have put down their deposits and me (I AM A FEMALE) on the waitinglist.... does this mean that now they will only consider MALES from the waitinglist and my chances have now significantly been dropped??? NOT COOL. 😕
Maybe I'm being paranoid, but, like everyone else on the dental forums, I just want to know as much as I can about my chances for admission. I KNOW YOU GUYS UNDERSTAND because whether or not we're "in" somewhere, we've all either "been through" or are "still in the process of going through" this application process. And, from my understanding, that's what this forum is for... for us to express ourselves appropriately as pre-dents and get meaningful feedback.
Where are UF's waitlist people at??? I know 3 on here.. Jackbauer and Ms. Dentista and myself 😛 Anyone else?
... And I appreciate your feedback, guys. Thank you!
Kay007, congratulations! I can only imagine how awesome you must feel right now just knowing! I'm on the waiting list and I am so anxious to find out already! Ahhh!
*****ANYWAY, question for EVERYONE:
I'm not sure if this is a rumor or not, but i heard UF's upcoming class has had 50 females put down their deposits and 19 males. Do you know if this is true????? I got this information from 3 random people recently (one from SDN, another from a researcher at UF college of dentistry, and another from a student that already put his deposit down). HAVE YOU GUYS HEARD OF THIS?
I am just worried because I know in the past UF has pretty much tried to balance their class with males and females. With all the females that have put down their deposits and me (I AM A FEMALE) on the waitinglist.... does this mean that now they will only consider MALES from the waitinglist and my chances have now significantly been dropped??? NOT COOL. 😕
Maybe I'm being paranoid, but, like everyone else on the dental forums, I just want to know as much as I can about my chances for admission. I KNOW YOU GUYS UNDERSTAND because whether or not we're "in" somewhere, we've all either "been through" or are "still in the process of going through" this application process. And, from my understanding, that's what this forum is for... for us to express ourselves appropriately as pre-dents and get meaningful feedback.
Where are UF's waitlist people at??? I know 3 on here.. Jackbauer and Ms. Dentista and myself 😛 Anyone else?
... And I appreciate your feedback, guys. Thank you!
I do not have any information, but I was wondering the same thing....
Ok... so I counted 7 people from SDN and Predents.com alone on the waitinglist. I guess we'll find out within the next couple months...
any new news, please post!!! goodluck
any new news, please post!!! goodluck
im waitlisted as well and was a boy last time i checked.
aye!! well guys whatever happens happens, right? we have made it pretty far already.🙂 has anybody started making plans for next year? i have been thinking about taking some classes in public health....but we will see. Anyways, good luck all, only a couple more weeks till march
