Boston University (BU) School of Dental Medicine Class of 2029 Interview/Acceptance Thread

[artist2022]

Link to last year's thread: Boston University (BU) School of Dental Medicine Class of 2028 Interview/Acceptance Thread

Link to interview prep: Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Interview Feedback
----> Be sure to give feedback on your interview to help future applicants! 🙂

Link to school website: Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Class of 2024 (ADEA Guide) General Stats: Overall GPA: 3.44 Science GPA: 3.33 DAT: 20.2AA, 19.8TS, 20.2PAT Applied: 2,293 OOS: 1,865 Applied, N/A Interviewed, 221 Accepted IS: 154 Applied, N/A Interviewed, 71 Accepted International: 274 Applied, N/A Interviewed, 13 Accepted # Enrolled: 115 OOS Students Enrolled: AZ‑1, CA‑7, CO‑1, CT‑3, FL‑10, GA‑3, IL‑2, KY‑1, MD‑2, ME‑3, MI‑1, MN‑1, NC‑1, NH‑3, NJ‑5, NY‑7, OH‑1, OK‑1, PA‑1, RI‑1, TX‑5, UT‑1, VA‑3, WA‑2, WI‑1, Nigeria‑1, Viet Nam‑1, China‑2, South Korea‑3

Class of 2026 (ADEA Guide) General Stats: Overall GPA: 3.52 Science GPA: 3.43 DAT: 21.1AA, 20.5TS, 20.8PAT Applied: 2,426 OOS: 1,983 Applied, 210 Accepted IS: 137 Applied, 69 Accepted International: 306 Applied, 14 Accepted # Enrolled: 115 5th-95th Percentiles Science: 2.80-3.93 Overall: 2.93-3.93 OOS Students Enrolled: CA-5, CT-1, FL-7, GA-1, GU-1, IL-4, IN-1, MD-6, MI-4, MN-1, MO-2, NH-2, NJ-5, NM-1, NY-18, NC-2, OH-1, OK-2, PA-1, RI-1, TX-2, VA-1, Canada-2, China-2, Denmark-1, South Korea-1, Taiwan-1

Class of 2028 (ADEA Guide) General Stats: Overall GPA: 3.51 Science GPA: 3.44 DAT: 19.8AA, 19.5TS, 19.6PAT Applied: 3,240 OOS: 2,650 Applied, 190 Accepted IS: 170 Applied, 57 Accepted International: 420 Applied, 18 Accepted # Enrolled: 110 5th-95th Percentiles Science: 2.79-3.95 Overall: 2.91-3.93 OOS Students Enrolled: AL-1, CA-2, CT-3, DE-2, FL-14, GA-2, IL-2, IN-2, MD-2, ME-1, MI-3, MN-1, NH-6, NJ-7, NY-5, OH-1, RI-1, SC-2, TX-3, UT-1, VA-5, VT-1, WA-2, WI-1, Canada-6, China-2, Taiwan-2

Good luck everyone!

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[dentalenthusiast0]

Hi, has anyone heard back from BU after submitting the supplemental fees yet?

 

[awkwarduser786]

Hi, has anyone heard back from BU after submitting the supplemental fees yet?

nope

 

[pagedatol17]

nope

 

[annauk]

Do you get a confirmation from BU after submitting the fee? I never received an email and my application portal stills says to submit the fee but my payment history of the portal shows I paid it

 

[dentalenthusiast0]

Do you get a confirmation from BU after submitting the fee? I never received an email and my application portal stills says to submit the fee but my payment history of the portal shows I paid it

I did get a confirmation email, and my application gateway says thank you for your payment when I login.

 

[amalgam_separator]

Do you get a confirmation from BU after submitting the fee? I never received an email and my application portal stills says to submit the fee but my payment history of the portal shows I paid it

I got a confirmation email after I paid. The email says my "AADSAS application is under review by Admissions..."

 

[michael922]

Received an interview notification from BU. Asks you to confirm your interest in interviewing and for two more character references, and then they will give you interview dates to pick from.

3.77 o, 3.73 s
25 AA, 23 TS, 21 PAT, 24 QR, 30 RC

 

[macsak]

Received an interview notification from BU. Asks you to confirm your interest in interviewing and for two more character references, and then they will give you interview dates to pick from.

3.77 o, 3.73 s
25 AA, 23 TS, 21 PAT, 24 QR, 30 RC

2 more character references?
wow

 

[aspiringtobeone]

Received an interview notification from BU. Asks you to confirm your interest in interviewing and for two more character references, and then they will give you interview dates to pick from.

3.77 o, 3.73 s
25 AA, 23 TS, 21 PAT, 24 QR, 30 RC

Congrats! Whend you receive the confirmation email?

 

[michael922]

Congrats! Whend you receive the confirmation email?

All I got was an email that my fee was being processed and my AADSAS application was under review, which I received on 6/11.

 

[bkthmusic]

Interview #9
Notification date: 9/19
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS, NY
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/6
Application complete date: 7/3
GPA (science, overall): sGPA: 4.0 Overall: 3.986
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 22 AA, 23 TS, 25 PAT, 18 RC, No
Method of interview: virtual
Research, 150 shadowing hours, 350 volunteer hours, 3000 dental assistant hours, committee letter

 

[BadKnight]

Interview #9
Notification date: 9/19
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS, NY
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/6
Application complete date: 7/3
GPA (science, overall): sGPA: 4.0 Overall: 3.986
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 22 AA, 23 TS, 25 PAT, 18 RC, No
Method of interview: virtual
Research, 150 shadowing hours, 350 volunteer hours, 3000 dental assistant hours, committee letter

Congrats! Have you received the email that requires you send another two letters from employer etc?

 

[bkthmusic]

Congrats! Have you received the email that requires you send another two letters from employer etc?

Thank you! Yes, they included the info in the same email with the interview invitation.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Remember to notify the moderator that BU has started sending invites and mention the formats.

 

[bkthmusic]

Remember to notify the moderator that BU has started sending invites and mention the formats.

Sure! just did.

 

[Toofis]

Interview #1
Notification date: 9/19
Method of notification: Email
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 9/2
Application complete date: 9/4
GPA (science, overall): sGPA: 3.93 Overall: 3.8
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 26/26/20/27/no
Method of interview: Virtual (Zoom late Oct)

A bit late but thought I'd share in case it's useful for anyone! I'm applying pretty late into the cycle so been pretty nervous...
Like mentioned above tho they will ask for 2 more character references (employment extracurricular activity, community service) and they can't be anyone who already wrote you a letter... After those are complete you will get a formal invite w/ dates 🙂

 

[BadKnight]

Interview #1
Notification date: 9/19
Method of notification: Email
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 9/2
Application complete date: 9/4
GPA (science, overall): sGPA: 3.93 Overall: 3.8
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 26/26/20/27/no
Method of interview: Virtual (Zoom late Oct)

A bit late but thought I'd share in case it's useful for anyone! I'm applying pretty late into the cycle so been pretty nervous...
Like mentioned above tho they will ask for 2 more character references (employment extracurricular activity, community service) and they can't be anyone who already wrote you a letter After those are complete you will get a formal invite w/ dates 🙂

Congrats! After you submitted all the letters, how long did it take for them to assign you an official date?

 

[Toofis]

Congrats! After you submitted all the letters, how long did it take for them to assign you an official date?

Thank you 😀
By letters do you mean character references? My last reference completed the form on 10/3 and the very next day (10/4) Dr. Kasberg reached out with dates! Pleasantly surprised with how fast the turnaround time was.

 

[BadKnight]

Thank you 😀
By letters do you mean character references? My last reference completed the form on 10/3 and the very next day (10/4) Dr. Kasberg reached out with dates! Pleasantly surprised with how fast the turnaround time was.

WOW! That's much faster than I thought. Have you already been interviewed yet?

 

[BadKnight]

Thank you 😀
By letters do you mean character references? My last reference completed the form on 10/3 and the very next day (10/4) Dr. Kasberg reached out with dates! Pleasantly surprised with how fast the turnaround time was.

Sorry to bother you again, but after you submitted the form to request the reference, did BU send you a confirmation? I saw that "you will receive a confirmation email from "Boston U GSDM - BU Dental School, at [email protected]," but I did not see anything after submitting the reference provider 😳

 

[bkthmusic]

Sorry to bother you again, but after you submitted the form to request the reference, did BU send you a confirmation? I saw that "you will receive a confirmation email from "Boston U GSDM - BU Dental School, at [email protected]," but I did not see anything after submitting the reference provider 😳

Once they submit the reference on your behalf you receive a confirmation

 

[BadKnight]

Once they submit the reference on your behalf you receive a confirmation

I see! Thank you again!!

 

[Toofis]

Sorry to bother you again, but after you submitted the form to request the reference, did BU send you a confirmation? I saw that "you will receive a confirmation email from "Boston U GSDM - BU Dental School, at [email protected]," but I did not see anything after submitting the reference provider 😳

No bother at all !! After whoever you requested to complete the reference form completes it, you will get an email from 'BU DMD Admissions' titled 'Reference Received/Submitted.' The email literally just says

Dear [NAME],

This message is sent to notify you that [REFERENCE] has submitted your reference to Boston University School of Dental Medicine.

We thank you for participating in this process.

Regards,
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
DMD Admissions

WOW! That's much faster than I thought. Have you already been interviewed yet?

It really was 😀 I have my interview scheduled for the end of oct so not yet. I've heard it's usually pretty chill so hoping for that!

 

[Toofis]

Also, I don't know if this is the best place to ask but did anyone else get the email "Register for a Boston University Showcase Visit"?
It says 'check out your personal GSDM webpage (with link) for event dates and details, and sign up on the calendar tab' but I don't see a calendar tab anywhere...

 

[bkthmusic]

Also, I don't know if this is the best place to ask but did anyone else get the email "Register for a Boston University Showcase Visit"?
It says 'check out your personal GSDM webpage (with link) for event dates and details, and sign up on the calendar tab' but I don't see a calendar tab anywhere...

I didn’t, but my interviewer told me about it and I scheduled with Joshua Swansen

 

[Toofis]

Ahh oki, I just emailed him. We might see each other there then haha

 

[bkthmusic]

Ahh oki, I just emailed him. We might see each other there then haha

Yeah we might!! I go there Dec 8

 

[BadKnight]

No bother at all !! After whoever you requested to complete the reference form completes it, you will get an email from 'BU DMD Admissions' titled 'Reference Received/Submitted.' The email literally just says

Dear [NAME],

This message is sent to notify you that [REFERENCE] has submitted your reference to Boston University School of Dental Medicine.

We thank you for participating in this process.

Regards,
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
DMD Admissions


It really was 😀 I have my interview scheduled for the end of oct so not yet. I've heard it's usually pretty chill so hoping for that!

I realized that I only have one reference submitted, and they have already scheduled an interview for me in two weeks 😳

 

[Toofis]

Yeah we might!! I go there Dec 8

Ahhh I'm 11/3! Feel free to dm if you have any curiosities 😛

I realized that I only have one reference submitted, and they have already scheduled an interview for me in two weeks 😳

LOL should be okay? Good luck with your interview!!

 

[bkthmusic]

Ahhh I'm 11/3! Feel free to dm if you have any curiosities 😛


LOL should be okay? Good luck with your interview!!

Sure! Thank you so much!

 

[Noora109]

Someone please help me. I received an interview recently from Boston U and they were asking for an extra reference letter. I submitted to two people and one of them is saying that there is no attachment to put the reference letter in and there were only basic questions. I contacted the school and they said he just have to fill the form in 5 minutes and does not have to put the reference letter. I'm so confused. Can someone please explain to me because my brain is not functioning right now.

 

[Toofis]

Someone please help me. I received an interview recently from Boston U and they were asking for an extra reference letter. I submitted to two people and one of them is saying that there is no attachment to put the reference letter in and there were only basic questions. I contacted the school and they said he just have to fill the form in 5 minutes and does not have to put the reference letter. I'm so confused. Can someone please explain to me because my brain is not functioning right now.

Sorry just to clarify- when you say they asked for extra reference letters do you mean the email they sent asking you to put in two additional references? If so, your references just need to fill out the form (which is pretty much a 5 min questionnaire with basic questions about your role, responsibilities…etc). They don’t need actual letters. Just have them complete the form and you’ll be fine 🙂

 

[BadKnight]

Has anyone here interviewed already? How was your experience?

 

[dentalenthusiast0]

I received an email asking for two additional character references this morning.

Does anyone have advices for BU’s interview?

 

[smileforawhile]

My second set of references submitted their forms and I emailed BU confirming this, but didn't receive any dates for an interview. I received an email saying they are holding Student Affair sessions and Ambassador Chats and that I can register for them on my portal. Does anyone see this on their portal or is something wrong with mine, because I only see the "thank you for your supplemental fee" page.

 

[powerplay1938]

My second set of references submitted their forms and I emailed BU confirming this, but didn't receive any dates for an interview. I received an email saying they are holding Student Affair sessions and Ambassador Chats and that I can register for them on my portal. Does anyone see this on their portal or is something wrong with mine, because I only see the "thank you for your supplemental fee" page.

In the same situation; additional character references submitted and still waiting for interview date, however it’s only been two business days. Not sure of the turnaround.

 

[predentalbaddiepurr]

does anyone know how many people were rejected thus far?

 

[awkwarduser786]

In the same situation; additional character references submitted and still waiting for interview date, however it’s only been two business days. Not sure of the turnaround.

Hey, so I received the invite today and wanted to ask when will I receive dates to sign up for ? After my references submit their letters ofc

 

[powerplay1938]

Hey, so I received the invite today and wanted to ask when will I receive dates to sign up for ? After my references submit their letters ofc

I don’t know because still waiting….

 

[awkwarduser786]

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I don’t know because still waiting….

Sounds good please do lmk

 

[futuredentistfdez]

I don’t know because still waiting….

Have you heard back for the interview day yet?

 

[powerplay1938]

Have you heard back for the interview day yet?

No have you? Sent in references been over a week.

 

[bkthmusic]

Guys has anyone joined their student affairs zoom or the student ambassadors chat? I had issues with both

 

[brown749]

Guys has anyone joined their student affairs zoom or the student ambassadors chat? I had issues with both

I tried to join their zoom link, but it says it's invalid...

 

[bkthmusic]

I tried to join their zoom link, but it says it's invalid...

Did you ever get the zoom link for student affairs presentation today?

 

[brown749]

Did you ever get the zoom link for student affairs presentation today?

I didn't sign up for student affairs as I was working, but I've heard others did not receive the link either.

 

[futuredentistfdez]

No have you? Sent in references been over a week.

Nope not yet ://

 

[cyberfeels]

Anyone else still haven't heard back after sending in application fee?

 

[Toofis]

Did you ever get the zoom link for student affairs presentation today?

Did you end up getting it? I signed up for Tuesday and realized they never sent it to me...