Applying again

[DentalG]

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I was wondering if schools can check to see if you are re-applying? I was enrolled in dental school, looking to apply to my state school- due to family reasons. Does it look bad? Or is that "frowned" upon? I may go back to the school I was enrolled in, just had a hard time, and maybe a new school would be best? Thanks!

 

[thetruth4u]

I was wondering if schools can check to see if you are re-applying? I was enrolled in dental school, looking to apply to my state school- due to family reasons. Does it look bad? Or is that "frowned" upon? I may go back to the school I was enrolled in, just had a hard time, and maybe a new school would be best? Thanks!

You are trying again? I thought it was understood you were quitting dentistry because you didn't have what it took. I would try another profession and leave a spot open for someone when can complete the program. Just my truth4u!

 

[Blue Panther]

Questions are asked on the application about whether you were previously enrolled in a professional or dental school. Also, it is relativity easy for a school to look up your past enrollments through national clearing house, psychics ↑, etc. You even HAVE to report every single enrollment and every single grade you have received post high school, so dental school goes without saying.

 

[DentalG]

Bluepanther-Thanks, I will report that, but would a school not admit you if you previously attended another dental school? Or any other health professions school? I know some people that attended medical or dental school and didn't work out for them and went into pharmacy or optometry etc. Life goes on, its not over truth4u, and why are you so interested in what I do with my life- thats the "truth4u" lol.. Who talks like that- awkward....😱

 

[adizzle87]

Does your state school accept transfers? It's my understanding that traditional reapplicants are looked upon favorably because they show their dedication to becoming part of the profession. Someone who plans on withdrawing from a school based on location is showing the opposite. I know in your case there are circumstances but see it from the ADCOM's point of view.

They have 3000+ applicants, some of whom are 2- or 3- time reapplicants. Then there's your application, a person who's already in a dental school but just wants a change in location. If you withdraw from your dental school, the school can't refill that vacancy - so you basically took up a very-sought after spot just to throw it away a year later. A spot that another (more dedicated person, in the ADCOM's eyes) would have gladly accepted. The person who reviews your application will probably weigh this is in when deciding whether or not to interview you.

Of course I do not know what's the nature of your family's circumstances. If there is a family member who is ill I'm sure ADCOMs will be more sympathetic about your need to switch to a different school. But if it's simply that you want to see your folks and friends more often and/or for cheaper tuition, it's going to be a tough sell. Just my 2cents.

 

[DMD 4 Me]

I think the only way it will look "bad" is if they ask you why you left school to begin with. You'd have to convince them that this time its for the full ride.

The schools can and probably will do a background check on you so they will know what schools you have been to.

I dont know your situation but if you have the option to go back to where you were, I would take that, as it may be difficult to get back in via regular admissions

 

[briansle]

I was wondering if schools can check to see if you are re-applying? I was enrolled in dental school, looking to apply to my state school- due to family reasons. Does it look bad? Or is that "frowned" upon? I may go back to the school I was enrolled in, just had a hard time, and maybe a new school would be best? Thanks!

Unless this is a serious family emergency, that you need to stay close (ie sick parents.) You should stay in your current program.

I knew several classmates during my 1st year that re-applied and wanted to switch dental schools. In the end, they all stayed, stuck through it, and graduated. One of my friends, suffered a loss in his immediate family, took a year off, and came back.

Seems like you are very discouraged. Perhaps new surroundings, not fitting in, and the embarrassment of failing. You shouldn't feel this way. It's okay to fail, its part of life. Your school should have a remediation program. If you have to do it, then you do it. If you are suffering a complete breakdown. See a counselor, talk to the dean or academic affairs, and see if they'll give you some time off. Maybe you need a break to re-assess things.