Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
-
Scholarship Access: Becoming a Student Doctor course
Free access to comprehensive medical school prep. Eligible students include AAMC FAP recipients and HS graduates from underserved areas. Apply today.
2016-2017 Baylor Dental Post-Baccalaureate Program
Started by arrowdude
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
I haven't heard anything yet! I hope they send out more.
3.06 cGPA 2.64 BCP 18AA/22PAT/19QR/21RC/17TS
- I sent the application a couple of days before the deadline.
Thank you 🙂
I have been checking my email like crazy now! I hope they send out more today!!!!!! I am getting nervous 
I have been too!! Hope we get the email soon!I have been checking my email like crazy now! I hope they send out more today!!!!!! I am getting nervous
Did you hear anything?I have been checking my email like crazy now! I hope they send out more today!!!!!! I am getting nervous
Not yet.
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
She did not! Good luck to all Of us waiting for an invite!!
Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app
Thanks for letting us know! It's very appreciated!
Has anyone else received an email? Still waiting...
Nope not yet, hoping we get it soon though!
Same here!
I feel the same way ! But I still emailed her this morning she said yes, they are still reviewing applications! Starting to lose hope!! Hopefully we hear from them soon!
Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app
That sounds right! I hope so! It is my last hope and I am so scared! Did you guys hear from Baylor anyways or not? I got rejected and don't know if that would make a difference in the decision.I haven't heard back yet either. But Oshione and the others received interview invites last Tuesday [correct me if I'm wrong] so maybe we have to wait until tomorrow to hear back?
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
I did too but i don't think it has to do with it
Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app
Let us know if she replied back. I am eager to know what she says.
Yeah they only invite 30 and accept about half
Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app
She said she'll send the email confirmation some time this week.
Yikes that's not a very good sign. I just joined and I am still waiting to hear back as well.
I am too! Sounds a little like they already selected who they're interviewing
Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app
:'(
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
I'm in a Master's Program right now! But let me know if you find any other Post-Bacc's!!
Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app
I have found 5 post Bacc programs. Only 2 guarantee a spot in the next dental class and those schools are Baylor and Creighton. I have an interview at Creighton thankfully so I'm hoping all that goes well. Both Baylor and Creighton are competitive and tough to get into with small classes and really small interview pools. The cost for each is roughly $30k for tuition only but I know that Creighton will give you a scholarship in dental school that pays more than that so it ends up being free.
The other post baccs are in California: UCLA, USFC, and UCSF. All these programs are good to improve stats for dental school but they don't guarantee a seat in dental school.
I've heard the there is a post Bacc at Boston but haven't found it.
I agree with you, I spoke to someone in admissions last year for UTHSCSA on how to strengthen my application and she suggested I started a masters or post bacc and retook DAT, scoring at least 21 in each section!
Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app
So frustrating....feels like we're taking the long way around the short side
Even though it may be taking longer than we want I think it's important that we gain as much "life" experience as possible.
I have talked to admissions people for both medical and dental schools and they are very hesitant to give spots to students that are young (less than 22) mostly because they want to produce practitioners that have experience outside of school and can relate to patients.
From what I have seen though we need to prove to admissions that we can handle a heavy load of graduate level courses and also have a high DAT (20+).
There are a lot of masters programs but the ones we should be looking at are those that have a focus on the human body or those that the knowledge we gain is of value to the dental field. I've been suggested to look into MS in oral biology, head and neck physiology, anything to do with materials like polymer synthesis, anything that will increase our impact on our patients.
I have talked to admissions people for both medical and dental schools and they are very hesitant to give spots to students that are young (less than 22) mostly because they want to produce practitioners that have experience outside of school and can relate to patients.
From what I have seen though we need to prove to admissions that we can handle a heavy load of graduate level courses and also have a high DAT (20+).
There are a lot of masters programs but the ones we should be looking at are those that have a focus on the human body or those that the knowledge we gain is of value to the dental field. I've been suggested to look into MS in oral biology, head and neck physiology, anything to do with materials like polymer synthesis, anything that will increase our impact on our patients.
This is very true! I applied to this program last year and didn't get an interview, but this time around I did. In my time off I've gotten a job at a dental office and have taken a full load of upper level science courses at my local university. I also retook my DAT. They want to see you improve your stats from your first application. Don't give up. It's a long process, but it pays off!
Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app
Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app
I agree with you! However, I took my DAT twice already and the second time I improved. I can't take it for a third time because the program says maximum of 2 times. I also took so many courses to improve my GPA and I got better LORs. At this point, I don't know what to do more. I am very limited with 3.2 GPA and 19 AA. I am so sad!
Those are my stats exactly as well...makes it a little hard to stand out. I feel your pain
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
Same here! I wish they would just give us a chance to show we have the potential!
Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app
Is your GPA undergrad or graduate?
Undergraduate
This is my overall GPA from undergraduate and post-bacc courses.
Okay yeah have you also been taking a couple science courses every semester as well?
yes. I have taken a total of 20 credits since last year.
SAME HERE!!!!!!! 🙁
That's what I am thinking about. I think If I don't get accepted to this program, I will not apply again next year and will take the DAT again. Also, I will be looking for a master's program that is online since I have to work full time to support my family. Do you guys know about any program that is online and is accepted by most dental schools?
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
