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I'm applying to OU, and I was wondering if anyone else is???
miko22 said:I'm applying to OU, and I was wondering if anyone else is???
I am bro...i was born in the big OK state...now a resident of Iowa...miko22 said:I'm applying to OU, and I was wondering if anyone else is???
jdcinza13 said:That's great info. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
Dentist 2 be said:Hey Brian, I clicked your link and I was listening to your songs. They are really nice and relaxing. I really like, "The Way it Has to be"
wahlbj said:Wow, thanks a lot. Maybe if I don't make it in to dental school I can pursue a career as a rock and roll superstar (except I don't really play rock music, hmmmm).
But really, I appreciate the compliment.
favabean said:I too just listened to your music. You remind me of Lifehouse (when they play accosutic songs). What made you choose dentistry over music?
wahlbj said:No problem.
Jdcinza13, I notice that you are from Mesa. Are you applying to Arizona, too? I'm applying there - I kind of consider them my 2nd choice, mostly due to geographic reasons. I've just got to fill out that secondary app from them. Now that my OU app is all done, it's hard for me to get myself to finish up all the other ones.
jdcinza13 said:count me in...I've done the secondary and paid the app fee, but haven't heard anything. It's been a little over 2 weeks.
miko22 said:Hey I was wondering what you mean by a secondary. Would you mind explaining that? Thanks!!
wahlbj said:Hey Miko22, did you ever find this link?
http://www.dcsb.org/admissions/
It's the admissions info form the OU dental school site. If you are in-state you don't have to apply through AADSAS, but if you are out of state, you do. There is a form (pdf I believe) on the page that I think is what was called the secondary. I think their process is pretty clear from the info on that page. If you need more info just let me know, but I am in state, so I didn't apply to OU via AADSAS.
miko22 said:Hey guys i got an interview invite today...How about yall? Let me know!!
fleisch said:Hey you all!,
Just saw this thread and thought I'd add a little to it....OU is my top choice...right now Im a Senior at the Univ of Arizona. I was born and bred in Oklahoma (Tulsa), and much to my dad's dismay I opted to go out of state for undergrad....
I can't wait to start hearing back from the school...Both my aunt and uncle graduated from OU's Dental School in the 80s...they absoultely love the place....and it will be nice to go back "home."
I applied very early in the summer, and have not heard anything yet...I am an in-stater....so maybe I won't hear till later....I have a 4.00 GPA, and a 20/20 DAT score....Dr. David Boren wrote my letter of rec (he's the president of the university)....so I'm hoping I will be okay!
Keep us all posted if any of you hear anything back...I am interested to know, and maybe we will be future classmates someday!
fleisch said:Hey you all!,
Just saw this thread and thought I'd add a little to it....OU is my top choice...right now Im a Senior at the Univ of Arizona. I was born and bred in Oklahoma (Tulsa), and much to my dad's dismay I opted to go out of state for undergrad....
I can't wait to start hearing back from the school...Both my aunt and uncle graduated from OU's Dental School in the 80s...they absoultely love the place....and it will be nice to go back "home."
I applied very early in the summer, and have not heard anything yet...I am an in-stater....so maybe I won't hear till later....I have a 4.00 GPA, and a 20/20 DAT score....Dr. David Boren wrote my letter of rec (he's the president of the university)....so I'm hoping I will be okay!
Keep us all posted if any of you hear anything back...I am interested to know, and maybe we will be future classmates someday!
wahlbj said:Hey
I got a letter in the mail today requesting that I call and schedule an interview. Wish me luck!
miko22 said:That's great news, Brian.
Any other OU applicants hear anything yet?
wahlbj said:Well, I just called and scheduled my interview. It's Tuesday, Oct. 12th. They sure don't waste much time. I just got the letter in the mail requesting I schedule one yesterday.
miko22 said:Hey Brian,
I'm glad you're going before me so I can know what to expect! Silly me, I forgot to ask where to go for the interview. Do we go to the dean's office? Do you know how long the interview will lastor how many people are doing it? Keep me updated!
When I went for my tour I was told that the first people that they would interview would be those with a good DAT and good GPA and science GPA (on the scale of 10). I was told those with 10s and 9s would interview first. But...I am definitely not a 10 or a 9.... So what do you think that means? Everything but my DAT is really good, including extracurricular activities and shadowing, and job experience. Any ideas????
fleisch said:Hey there guys,
Okay, after reading both of your interview invite stories...i am starting to sweat it. (regarding this whole ranking scale thing...) I am thinking I would be pretty high up there....eeeeek!
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wahlbj said:Also, if your GPA is 4.0 like you said, and your DAT is above an 18, which you said yours was - you'd have a 10 on the point scale, which is perfect. I'm sure your letter is on the way.
wahlbj said:Also, if your GPA is 4.0 like you said, and your DAT is above an 18, which you said yours was - you'd have a 10 on the point scale, which is perfect. I'm sure your letter is on the way.
DDSdude said:When you get off the elevator on the fifth floor you hang a right and it is the first office there on your right. You walk through the door and the desk to your left is where you check in. When you first walk through the doors there are double doors just in front of you. That is where the interview takes place, in a conference room, at a long table. Judy will check you in, or Sally, and explain to you the point system. They will take your picture and go over your application to make sure it is correct. They will also let you know who you are interviewing with and if they are practicing dentists or faculty.
Good Luck!!
miko22 said:Hey DDSdude,
Is that room 510 you are talking about? Or a different room? How long are most interviews? So you sit across the table from the interviewers?
As you can tell I'm getting really nervous....
Good Luck Brian!
wahlbj said:Hey!
I'm applying to OU as well - it's my first choice. I work on campus doing medical research, so I've been in and out of the admissions office a bit. I'll share the info I've been told.
The admissions lady's name is Judy (her number is 405-271-3530) and she's very polite. They start interviews in October, and they rank you on a point system to determine the order of interviewies (is that a word??). You get points based on your overall GPA and DAT scores. You can get 5 points for each one, so 10 points is the most you can get. I don't know the cut-offs for the numbers, but I think a DAT of 17 or 18 overall gets you 5 points, then less points for lower numbers, etc. Also, all oklahoma residents that apply get an interview. The have 3 selection meetings, and 1/3 of the class is selected at each meeting. The first meeting is in the first of December, and 20 are selected. The next meeting is in the end of Dec/first of Jan, and 20 more are selected. The final meeting is usually at the end of Jan, and the last 20 are selected. I heard that they are taking more out of state applicants this year - 10 (up from 7 or so), and those are usually selected in the first meeting. I guess that means if we interview by the end of November we could be considered in the first selection meeting? I'm not sure. Most of this info I got from talking with either the dean of students (Dr. Miller) and the president of the 2nd year class (had a tour with him, but forgot his name).
Hopefully we'll all get calls soon for interviews. Good luck, everybody! Let's try and keep this thread updated when people get interviews, how they went, etc.
-Brian
DDSdude said:Don't be nervous! It is pretty relaxed. It lasts anywhere from 30 min to an hour depending on who you interview with and the things that are brought up. You interview with two people. They are either full-time practicing dentists or faculty. You do sit across the table from them, or at least that is how it was last year.
Yes 510 is the room I am talking about. It will go great. Just be yourself and everything will be fine. Call and ask who you will be interviewing with, let me know who they are. They will let you know who you are interviewing with if you ask them. If I know them or of them I will fill you in on anything I know. Good Luck!!!
DDSdude said:Don't mean to be rude, but the first admissions meeting is in the middle part of November, either the 14th or 17th, I can't remember. The letters are sent out the first of December.
jdcinza13 said:DDSDude,
You're the man!!!! I guess you are guaranteed at OU this year....What are you, the ADCOM's favorite???? You know everything.!!!!!!
Jdcinza13