Discouraged

[Chemboy23]

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Well, today is either a great day for many...but a sad day for lots of others (myself included). I want to first take the time to congratulate the people who got in...it must be an AWESOME feeling 👍

To those who didn't make it in last night/this morning, keep your heads up. Don't give up hope just yet. Rejection is the worst thing a person can endure, and when I find myself beginning to feel sorry for myself...I realize that some have been applying 4+ years (CRAZY!!!). The fact is this, if you want to do something really bad, it has to happen...I've seen more dedicated people that have sacrificed a lot (most of us have anyway, we can't all be born with a silver spoon in our mouths). This is meant for encouragement, I'm down and out today...Loma Linda was my only shot because it was my only school to interview at. But, I'll refuse to let all of this get the best of me. I have accepted the very real possibility that it may take another year for me, and if that's God's plan for me...so be it. With all of that said, who is in vote of the dental schools having a monopoly these days? Haha....I must have paid out over 3k in apps and another 500+ in traveling expenses. Thank the good Lord above my wife has been so supportive and continues to be.

All the Best to Everyone,

-Scott

 

[thanksd]

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[MOUTHY]

Well, today is either a great day for many...but a sad day for lots of others (myself included). I want to first take the time to congratulate the people who got in...it must be an AWESOME feeling 👍

To those who didn't make it in last night/this morning, keep your heads up. Don't give up hope just yet. Rejection is the worst thing a person can endure, and when I find myself beginning to feel sorry for myself...I realize that some have been applying 4+ years (CRAZY!!!). The fact is this, if you want to do something really bad, it has to happen...I've seen more dedicated people that have sacrificed a lot (most of us have anyway, we can't all be born with a silver spoon in our mouths). This is meant for encouragement, I'm down and out today...Loma Linda was my only shot because it was my only school to interview at. But, I'll refuse to let all of this get the best of me. I have accepted the very real possibility that it may take another year for me, and if that's God's plan for me...so be it. With all of that said, who is in vote of the dental schools having a monopoly these days? Haha....I must have paid out over 3k in apps and another 500+ in traveling expenses. Thank the good Lord above my wife has been so supportive and continues to be.

All the Best to Everyone,

-Scott

It appears to me that Loma Linda admissions has made a judgement error. for you.

 

[havix]

Well, today is either a great day for many...but a sad day for lots of others (myself included). I want to first take the time to congratulate the people who got in...it must be an AWESOME feeling 👍

To those who didn't make it in last night/this morning, keep your heads up. Don't give up hope just yet. Rejection is the worst thing a person can endure, and when I find myself beginning to feel sorry for myself...I realize that some have been applying 4+ years (CRAZY!!!). The fact is this, if you want to do something really bad, it has to happen...I've seen more dedicated people that have sacrificed a lot (most of us have anyway, we can't all be born with a silver spoon in our mouths). This is meant for encouragement, I'm down and out today...Loma Linda was my only shot because it was my only school to interview at. But, I'll refuse to let all of this get the best of me. I have accepted the very real possibility that it may take another year for me, and if that's God's plan for me...so be it. With all of that said, who is in vote of the dental schools having a monopoly these days? Haha....I must have paid out over 3k in apps and another 500+ in traveling expenses. Thank the good Lord above my wife has been so supportive and continues to be.

All the Best to Everyone,

-Scott

Just a little tid bit for you here, from what I have heard, Loma Linda accepts on average 10 students a week at the beginning so don't get discouraged. Just have faith and it will happen.

 

[Chemboy23]

I'm sorry to hear you have not heard back but I think you're attitude is the best anyone can have. I don't know how Loma Linda fills their classes but it's not over yet. Keep hope and your determination will surely get you what you want.

I am just thankful for the chance to get an interview and receive an education in the first place. I've been to so many countries in the world (when I was in the military) and I must say that we are spoiled here. I don't like rejections anymore than the next man...but they're a part of life. We, as competitive predents, aren't used to it. I just wanted to try and cheer everyone up. Wish I could give everyone a hug!!! Hang in there!

 

[riro2]

You show such humility and and strength of character, I pray that you get the good news soon. God Bless

 

[Chemboy23]

It appears to me that Loma Linda admissions has made a judgement error. for you.

Hey thanks for the compliment 🙂 Judgement is a part of life...as much as we don't like to admit it. I sure wish I could get you to tell them that, lol!!! JK of course.

 

[RedDevilDDS]

Don't lose your hope yet Chemboy!!!

I remember you improved your DAT so much and I believe in that you will get in this year.

 

[iwantdental]

Well, today is either a great day for many...but a sad day for lots of others (myself included). I want to first take the time to congratulate the people who got in...it must be an AWESOME feeling 👍

To those who didn't make it in last night/this morning, keep your heads up. Don't give up hope just yet. Rejection is the worst thing a person can endure, and when I find myself beginning to feel sorry for myself...I realize that some have been applying 4+ years (CRAZY!!!). The fact is this, if you want to do something really bad, it has to happen...I've seen more dedicated people that have sacrificed a lot (most of us have anyway, we can't all be born with a silver spoon in our mouths). This is meant for encouragement, I'm down and out today...Loma Linda was my only shot because it was my only school to interview at. But, I'll refuse to let all of this get the best of me. I have accepted the very real possibility that it may take another year for me, and if that's God's plan for me...so be it. With all of that said, who is in vote of the dental schools having a monopoly these days? Haha....I must have paid out over 3k in apps and another 500+ in traveling expenses. Thank the good Lord above my wife has been so supportive and continues to be.

All the Best to Everyone,

-Scott

LLU sends out acceptances after dec 1 as well! don't lose hope! you have a really good chance as a SDA!

 

[Chemboy23]

Just a little tid bit for you here, from what I have heard, Loma Linda accepts on average 10 students a week at the beginning so don't get discouraged. Just have faith and it will happen.

Hey thanks buddy, I'm sure hoping to come join you at LLU!!! Thanks for the promising news for sure though...that's not many at all!

 

[PreDentinator]

Keep trying my friend...Sometimes when life gives you lemons, just cut them in half and squirt life in the eye! Without the bitter the sweet just aint as sweet. It might take awhile but you can do it if you keep trying!

 

[Chemboy23]

You show such humility and and strength of character, I pray that you get the good news soon. God Bless

Thanks riro2...I try to stay humble during these times and make a difference. I may not have the highest scores and such, but I love helping people and seeing others do well and you will be in my prayers as well my friend. May God Bless you too 🙂

 

[Chemboy23]

Don't lose your hope yet Chemboy!!!

I remember you improved your DAT so much and I believe in that you will get in this year.

RedDevilDDS...congrats so much on your acceptance. It must be a feeling that cannot be explained. All that weight lifted off your shoulders. Thanks for the compliments on my DAT scores, the only thing that scares me is Loma loves PAT and RC scores...and I made a 16 and 17, respectively...on my last test. We'll see though. The day should be all of us celebrating for you all though. Congrats again friend, you earned this moment! All the best!

 

[Chemboy23]

Keep trying my friend...Sometimes when life gives you lemons, just cut them in half and squirt life in the eye! Without the bitter the sweet just aint as sweet. It might take awhile but you can do it if you keep trying!

Thanks bud...it's hard to see light in rejection, but we have to look at it as God may be leading us somewhere else for any reason. He has a plan for my life and I'm a firm believer in that. So basically, we do as you suggest haha...my mom used to always say "when life throws you lemons make lemonade" haha! All the best to you!

 

[yuhjah]

:]

 

[Smiley25]

Thank you for this post. This is really what I needed to read after seeing all of the acceptance threads. Today has, by far, been the hardest day I have ever had to go through-and I have had a pretty rough life. This pain just comes from so deep within...It's like nothing I have ever experienced before!

Like you, Chemboy, I only received an interview invite from one school, Indiana, and knew that would probably be my only shot of acceptance. As I walked into work today I received an email titled, 'Admissions Decisions' and literally could not contain myself from screaming for what I THOUGHT was an acceptance letter.

Come to find out, I was not selected in this round, but the committee will reconsider my application in March with the Spring interviewees for alternate positions-pretty much a rejection. Making the day even more difficult is having to respond to all of the 'did you get in?' texts, phone calls and wall posts that I have been receiving ALL day! All of these people believed in me and prayed for me and now I just feel so stupid.

I have also spent thousands of dollars on applications, DAT materials and retaking the DAT. Total bummer. I was SO excited about celebrating tonight, posting on SDN, calling all of my family, and of course updating my facebook status!

I hope this post finds someone else well that is going through the same thing right about now. As hard as it is to believe when you are in THIS much pain, everything DOES happen for a reason. I just pray to God that he remove this desire from my heart if this is not what he has called me to do or rather have it burn more than ever if I should continue on this journey. Congrats to all of you with acceptances. You are all very lucky!

 

[Chemboy23]

Thank you for this post. This is really what I needed to read after seeing all of the acceptance threads. Today has, by far, been the hardest day I have ever had to go through-and I have had a pretty rough life. This pain just comes from so deep within...It's like nothing I have ever experienced before!

Like you, Chemboy, I only received an interview invite from one school, Indiana, and knew that would probably be my only shot of acceptance. As I walked into work today I received an email titled, 'Admissions Decisions' and literally could not contain myself from screaming for what I THOUGHT was an acceptance letter.

Come to find out, I was not selected in this round, but the committee will reconsider my application in March with the Spring interviewees for alternate positions-pretty much a rejection. Making the day even more difficult is having to respond to all of the 'did you get in?' texts, phone calls and wall posts that I have been receiving ALL day! All of these people believed in me and prayed for me and now I just feel so stupid.

I have also spent thousands of dollars on applications, DAT materials and retaking the DAT. Total bummer. I was SO excited about celebrating tonight, posting on SDN, calling all of my family, and of course updating my facebook status!

I hope this post finds someone else well that is going through the same thing right about now. As hard as it is to believe when you are in THIS much pain, everything DOES happen for a reason. I just pray to God that he remove this desire from my heart if this is not what he has called me to do or rather have it burn more than ever if I should continue on this journey. Congrats to all of you with acceptances. You are all very lucky!

Real talk man...just keep your head up. The way I look at it is this..."if God will get you to it...he can also pull you THROUGH it." I am very disappointed, but I know that I truly gave it my all...that's all we can do. You never know what the reasons were for not getting in this year...maybe if you pushed the issue you would have gotten into a horrible accident on the way to school, or someone shot you at a service station...God places us where he wants us. We have to just be obedient and listen to what he commands us to do. A little humbling never hurt anyone, in fact we need more people in our field to come down off their high horse. You can have ten thousand degrees and DDS, MD, etc...and still be unhappy on the inside. Character (and being humble/obedient) is what makes a person cut out to be a professional in my opinon...we'll make it my friend. I wish you all the best!

 

[jump11]

Bless you man. I've been feeling the exact same way, and I haven't even had an interview yet. It lifts my spirits a bit to know that there are other great applicants like you guys out there who are trying their hardest to achieve this goal that to me sometimes just feels unattainable. I'm just going to go back to the drawing board and continue to try and raise my GPA to make things work and pray that I'm guided in the right direction. I don't know if there's any chance of me even landing an interview in the future, but I'm going to try and stay hopeful and positive about it nonetheless. For me, someitmes I get so caught up in the future that I forget to count my blessings, every day we're alive and get to try our best is a good one, right?! I have the opportunity to put in some more hard work to prepare myself so that's just what I'm going to do. Best of luck to all of you out there who are still waiting, I pray everything works out for you all.

 

[dtran95]

Thank you for the post. As I'm writing this, tears ran down on my cheeks. It's so hard for me to hold it in. The reason that I feel this way is because this is my third time applying to dental school and I did got some interviews from good schools, even the second time from the same school that I applied last year. Plus many things added up recently and bad luck just follow me everywhere. I just lost my job last week, and still very indecidesive about what I want to do for the rest of my life if dental school doesn't work out. I have invested so many time, energy and emotion in this process of getting into dental school. I did retake my DAT this time, improved my scores and thought I might have a better shot this year but again I didn't want to set myself for disappointment. For the past three years, every time on Dec 1, I feel this way, so hopeless. I tried to tell myself the day will be brighter tomorrow and things are gonna be ok but they are not. Yeah! I know some of you might say that its still earlier in the cycle, or wait for a little more but I was in that boat for the last two years. I just waited and waited hopefully but nothing happened. I want to say I'm gonna be ok but honestly I'm so dissapointed, hopeless and so depressed right now. Thank you for reading!

 

[yappy]

chemboy I wouldnt get yourself too far down. I have not applied yet but a buddy of mine got accepted at UW a few months before school started off a wait list last year. You never konw what the future may hold. Like others have said maybe they have not even accepted the majority of class yet? btw, you have a good GPA - it seems alot of people have received acceptances in the 3.4 range. what is your dat if you dont mind me asking.

 

[Smiley25]

I LOVE THIS THREAD! Seriously though, reading this thread was the first time I smiled today. Church this past Sunday was very interesting and made me think a lot about my dreams and aspirations. I'm 100% type-A, very driven and motivated and literally obsesses over getting into dental school. While I have always considered these fantastic traits for the young pre-dental student, I am actually committing Idolatry. I have made my dream of becoming a dentist the absolute MOST important thing on this earth and pray to God every night I get into dental school. What I should have done is applied and then put it in his hands. What happens, happens. Having this mentality the past hour or so has at least helped me put away the tissue boxes...

And as for the humbling experience. WOW! I have never thought of it like that... you are SO RIGHT! My goodness, I have been so upset having to tell all of these people that I didn't get in because I felt like I let them down, but in all actuality the only person that is let down by all of this, is ME. Big epiphany... I bet you didn't expect this to turn into a counseling session! hehe

 

[bigbrightsmile]

You will get in!!

 

[jirotrom]

You'll get in for sure... keep faith, Ive been an undergrad for nearly 10 years and all i can say is Philippians 4:13 friend... it has been my strength, along with my friends that have helped me get here.

 

[lmaozedong1]

Ya know you really do sound like a good hearted guy. I really hope people like you make it far in life b/c you seem like you're doing this for the right reasons. I'm really pulling for you to get into LL. 👍 You'll eventually get into school and become a GREAT dentist.

 

[TexanGal]

Well, today is either a great day for many...but a sad day for lots of others (myself included). I want to first take the time to congratulate the people who got in...it must be an AWESOME feeling 👍

To those who didn't make it in last night/this morning, keep your heads up. Don't give up hope just yet. Rejection is the worst thing a person can endure, and when I find myself beginning to feel sorry for myself...I realize that some have been applying 4+ years (CRAZY!!!). The fact is this, if you want to do something really bad, it has to happen...I've seen more dedicated people that have sacrificed a lot (most of us have anyway, we can't all be born with a silver spoon in our mouths). This is meant for encouragement, I'm down and out today...Loma Linda was my only shot because it was my only school to interview at. But, I'll refuse to let all of this get the best of me. I have accepted the very real possibility that it may take another year for me, and if that's God's plan for me...so be it. With all of that said, who is in vote of the dental schools having a monopoly these days? Haha....I must have paid out over 3k in apps and another 500+ in traveling expenses. Thank the good Lord above my wife has been so supportive and continues to be.

All the Best to Everyone,

-Scott

Hey Scott,

I know all too well how you're feeling right now. I applied last cycle and did not get in after interviewing at three schools. This year I interviewed at the same three schools and got in to 2/3. Which honestly just proves that it's a huge crapshoot.
But I have to say that, in hindsight, this past year has been so eye opening for me. I have learned SO much about myself. My faith in my choice of career has strengthened through the rejection I experienced... there was nothing else I wanted to do more than to apply again and make sure I would become a dentist.
I'm not going to lie, it hurt like hell seeing a lot of people surrounding me getting in while I waited. And waited. Up until the last day before matriculation...
But it ended up making me so mmuch stronger and SOOOOOOOOO thankful for this opportunity now that I have it. One of my student interviewers was a re-applicant as well, and said that he was so thankful for being rejected because it humbled him greatly. I don't know a lot of people that can do without humility 🙂
All of that said... you'll be fine. Whether it happens this year or not, you're destined to be a dentist and it will happen. Of that I am 100% sure. I know I'll see you on the otherside.
PS, your outlook is really inspiring. Really. I'm a huge believer in karma and you receive what you give... and you're giving good vibes. So good things are bound to come!
Best of luck

 

[Chemboy23]

Sorry about the delayed responses guys...I never like to let a post go without a reply on my page...so I will answer some of them now. I have not been "rejected" to any schools yet, but this post was not meant for others to feel sorry for me...I just wanted to try to give the people who put all of their blood, sweat, and tears into this and didn't get in. Today is more about them to me...and of course we celebrate the ones who got in as well.

 

[Chemboy23]

Bless you man. I've been feeling the exact same way, and I haven't even had an interview yet. It lifts my spirits a bit to know that there are other great applicants like you guys out there who are trying their hardest to achieve this goal that to me sometimes just feels unattainable. I'm just going to go back to the drawing board and continue to try and raise my GPA to make things work and pray that I'm guided in the right direction. I don't know if there's any chance of me even landing an interview in the future, but I'm going to try and stay hopeful and positive about it nonetheless. For me, someitmes I get so caught up in the future that I forget to count my blessings, every day we're alive and get to try our best is a good one, right?! I have the opportunity to put in some more hard work to prepare myself so that's just what I'm going to do. Best of luck to all of you out there who are still waiting, I pray everything works out for you all.

Sometimes, it's best for us to step back and re-evaluate our strategies. All you can do is stay positive, it would be selfish to punish those around you because you didn't get your way...that's what children do. You will make it buddy I have full confidence in you, but NEVER NEVER NEVER give up. If it's something you really want it will come to you. Stay strong and if you need any advice (if I can give you any lol) please don't hesitate to ask. May God Bless You!!!

 

[Chemboy23]

Thank you for the post. As I'm writing this, tears ran down on my cheeks. It's so hard for me to hold it in. The reason that I feel this way is because this is my third time applying to dental school and I did got some interviews from good schools, even the second time from the same school that I applied last year. Plus many things added up recently and bad luck just follow me everywhere. I just lost my job last week, and still very indecidesive about what I want to do for the rest of my life if dental school doesn't work out. I have invested so many time, energy and emotion in this process of getting into dental school. I did retake my DAT this time, improved my scores and thought I might have a better shot this year but again I didn't want to set myself for disappointment. For the past three years, every time on Dec 1, I feel this way, so hopeless. I tried to tell myself the day will be brighter tomorrow and things are gonna be ok but they are not. Yeah! I know some of you might say that its still earlier in the cycle, or wait for a little more but I was in that boat for the last two years. I just waited and waited hopefully but nothing happened. I want to say I'm gonna be ok but honestly I'm so dissapointed, hopeless and so depressed right now. Thank you for reading!

Pick yourself up my friend. You cannot let this get you down like that, trust me I am extremely frustrated but we cannot let this get the best of us. I can't speak about the third time because I know it must be an awful feeling, but better days are ahead. If we look to the future and forget about the past, a lot of our bad feelings will go away. That's what beautiful about life, and in my humble opinion...this may be God's way of humbling some of us. I know because I've been the cocky one myself at times, thinking I was smart and everything would be given to me because I was. God has humbled me so much throughout this process and I am sort of thankful for not getting my way today because of this reason alone. There has to be something that's holding you back, so you need to figure out what it is. Maybe some of us can figure it out...i.e. a DAT score, GPA, bad LOR, etc...Any way it goes I hope everything works out the best for you. If you need any help, let me know my friend.

 

[Chemboy23]

chemboy I wouldnt get yourself too far down. I have not applied yet but a buddy of mine got accepted at UW a few months before school started off a wait list last year. You never konw what the future may hold. Like others have said maybe they have not even accepted the majority of class yet? btw, you have a good GPA - it seems alot of people have received acceptances in the 3.4 range. what is your dat if you dont mind me asking.

Yeah, I think what's holding my down at Loma is my 16 PAT score and my 17 on the RC test. From what I hear, those are their two favorite "indicators." That would be my luck huh, lol!!! I'll make it through it just fine and we will get it done! My AA is 19 and I have a TS of 20 so I though that would help, along with my life story. My interviewer seemed to be really impressed with the obstacles I've overcome in life, so maybe something will come of it. 🙂

 

[bdog13]

Thank you to all who have shared your stories. I can't stop crying. It has been a tough day, but never forget that Thanksgving was only a week ago, and I know we all have so much to be thankful for. Just remember: things could be worse!!! Keep praying and hang in there🙂

 

[peanutb123]

Well, today is either a great day for many...but a sad day for lots of others (myself included). I want to first take the time to congratulate the people who got in...it must be an AWESOME feeling 👍

To those who didn't make it in last night/this morning, keep your heads up. Don't give up hope just yet. Rejection is the worst thing a person can endure, and when I find myself beginning to feel sorry for myself...I realize that some have been applying 4+ years (CRAZY!!!). The fact is this, if you want to do something really bad, it has to happen...I've seen more dedicated people that have sacrificed a lot (most of us have anyway, we can't all be born with a silver spoon in our mouths). This is meant for encouragement, I'm down and out today...Loma Linda was my only shot because it was my only school to interview at. But, I'll refuse to let all of this get the best of me. I have accepted the very real possibility that it may take another year for me, and if that's God's plan for me...so be it. With all of that said, who is in vote of the dental schools having a monopoly these days? Haha....I must have paid out over 3k in apps and another 500+ in traveling expenses. Thank the good Lord above my wife has been so supportive and continues to be.

All the Best to Everyone,

-Scott

Hey scott,

I know exactly how you feel. spending all that doe. I was blessed to have a job to pay for my expenses. Otherwise i would not be able to pursue this dream. Are you going to take your dat again to raise those RC score?

A lot of schools love at least a RC score of 18.

Disappointment is a part of life. I know all too about this. I am not gonna go into my story but LISTEN do not give up...

You have served in military that's plus and a huge advantage. I mean you are very capable, just look at you TS score.

Bro you have to try again ONE MORE TIME. Do not give up...

Next cycle, apply really early.

I have seen many of your posts helping other people and you have served our country. You are molded to be a peoples person. F loma linda. You gonna do better next cycle.

I am not very good in English, i do not know any grammatical rules, Nothing. But i have found Crack Reading has helped me get the min. magic score for RC. may be try that.

I have taken a longer route than many of the people here. I am a non-traditional student. I have taken some science course. My physics prof. even told me that i should give up and go back to what i was doing, boy i am soo lucky I was mature enough not to listen to his ivy league a00. B/c these are just humans and they dont know our capabilities and they are not god to know your future either. So DO NOT GIVE UP. TRY AGAIN. I AM pretty sure you will be able to get in next cycle.

Good luck my friend. Hope you get luck this cycle if not. Good luck 4 next cycle.

 

[III KIDS]

Everyone-
This has been such a unique post, and very much full of hope and faith, so it seems to me. I have enjoyed reading it.

I wanted to share a quote that I have found that has helped me, it goes like this......

"it isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. If we put our trust in Him, if we pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, he will hear our prayers" Gordon Hinckely

So this might be a bit too much for some, but I believe you can find truth/goodness in all or many parts of his quote. Remember you are never alone. God, Christ, Mohammed, Spirits, Angels, Karma, what every you call it, is always there to pick you up, IF you choose to rely on him/it. No matter what, do not get discouraged. That is a tool that is used against you to cause you to go down the path you are not suppose to be on!

Best of Luck my Brothers....Keep the Faith!

 

[hopefulDMD]

Everyone-
This has been such a unique post, and very much full of hope and faith, so it seems to me. I have enjoyed reading it.

I wanted to share a quote that I have found that has helped me, it goes like this......

"it isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. If we put our trust in Him, if we pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, he will hear our prayers" Gordon Hinckely

So this might be a bit too much for some, but I believe you can find truth/goodness in all or many parts of his quote. Remember you are never alone. God, Christ, Mohammed, Spirits, Angels, Karma, what every you call it, is always there to pick you up, IF you choose to rely on him/it. No matter what, do not get discouraged. That is a tool that is used against you to cause you to go down the path you are not suppose to be on!

Best of Luck my Brothers....Keep the Faith!

thanks for sharing that quote. thanks to everyone who's posted before me--all your stories have been very much needed for me. i hope you all the best.

 

[Je1977]

thanks for sharing that quote. thanks to everyone who's posted before me--all your stories have been very much needed for me. i hope you all the best.

Hi All,

I'll be brief because I'm typing on my iPhone 🙂. I'm 33 years old, married with a 3 yo girl. This is my 2nd year applying to dental school. Last yr I applied to only 1 school and made the waiting list. Never got selected. This year, I applied to 13 schools, have interviewed at 4 so far and have one to go. Two schools have placed me on their waiting list, and I haven't heard anything from the other two.

I have worked really hard like everyone else, spent a ton of money on applications and traveling, and my family has made a lot of sacrifices.

I tell you guys this stuff to say I relate to what you all are going through. The bottom line for those of faith in God is that we have to keep our eyes on Him. Don't let any idols get in the way (I know I have!). And when we are discouraged, seek comfort in God, and don't keep it inside.

If anyone wants to talk, I'd love to hear their story and share more about mine as well. Just know that you are not alone, and God loves you!

I am still hopeful about getting some good news, but it is all in God's hands now. I have plenty of weak moments, but it helps me to stay focused on the Lord.

It has been humbling to read some of your stories!

 

[Chemboy23]

Hey scott,

I know exactly how you feel. spending all that doe. I was blessed to have a job to pay for my expenses. Otherwise i would not be able to pursue this dream. Are you going to take your dat again to raise those RC score?

A lot of schools love at least a RC score of 18.

Disappointment is a part of life. I know all too about this. I am not gonna go into my story but LISTEN do not give up...

You have served in military that's plus and a huge advantage. I mean you are very capable, just look at you TS score.

Bro you have to try again ONE MORE TIME. Do not give up...

Next cycle, apply really early.

I have seen many of your posts helping other people and you have served our country. You are molded to be a peoples person. F loma linda. You gonna do better next cycle.

I am not very good in English, i do not know any grammatical rules, Nothing. But i have found Crack Reading has helped me get the min. magic score for RC. may be try that.

I have taken a longer route than many of the people here. I am a non-traditional student. I have taken some science course. My physics prof. even told me that i should give up and go back to what i was doing, boy i am soo lucky I was mature enough not to listen to his ivy league a00. B/c these are just humans and they dont know our capabilities and they are not god to know your future either. So DO NOT GIVE UP. TRY AGAIN. I AM pretty sure you will be able to get in next cycle.

Good luck my friend. Hope you get luck this cycle if not. Good luck 4 next cycle.

Hey thanks peanutb123....If I should not get in this cycle, I will most likely end up taking the test again. I really cannot afford it this cycle again, my wife and I are both working and all of the expenses have LITERALLY drained our banking accounts. We have seriously sacrificed everywhere (even down to our grocery shopping) to pay all of these app fees, DAT fees, etc...I am in vote of being repaid on these enormous fees if a student should not be "accepted" at a certain school. Dental schools must be getting rich from us, the primary app fees, secondary app fees, 65k+ tuition fees, making money off dentists training (in clinical years) when they work on patients, etc...But, I don't mean to be negative about this I just feel that the least they can do if we're not "good enough" to attend their school is refund the costly app fees. Anyways, off my rant lol!

You should NEVER listen to someone who tells you to give up. People like that (your Physics prof) should not be allowed to teach! I cannot stand arrogant individuals that try to discourage people. Our dean of Biology at my university was like that too...thought he was a doctor (MD) wearing his white coat around all the time lol. It's one thing to be prideful over what you do, but to be prideful over something you're imitating is another issue haha!

Back to my story about my app...I think the reason Loma is taking so long (not really long b/c it's only Dec 2nd) is because my second DAT was taken 11/14-pretty late. We'll see though, either way I'll be fine. I will be a little upset if I don't get in...but again, God has a plan for me and I will be obedient! Hope you're doing well man, and I wish you all the best!

 

[Chemboy23]

Hi All,

I'll be brief because I'm typing on my iPhone 🙂. I'm 33 years old, married with a 3 yo girl. This is my 2nd year applying to dental school. Last yr I applied to only 1 school and made the waiting list. Never got selected. This year, I applied to 13 schools, have interviewed at 4 so far and have one to go. Two schools have placed me on their waiting list, and I haven't heard anything from the other two.

I have worked really hard like everyone else, spent a ton of money on applications and traveling, and my family has made a lot of sacrifices.

I tell you guys this stuff to say I relate to what you all are going through. The bottom line for those of faith in God is that we have to keep our eyes on Him. Don't let any idols get in the way (I know I have!). And when we are discouraged, seek comfort in God, and don't keep it inside.

If anyone wants to talk, I'd love to hear their story and share more about mine as well. Just know that you are not alone, and God loves you!

I am still hopeful about getting some good news, but it is all in God's hands now. I have plenty of weak moments, but it helps me to stay focused on the Lord.

It has been humbling to read some of your stories!

Nice faith, I applaud you for being so humble!

 

[CANgnome]

It is so important to me that I make it into ---- this year. I just really hope that the school is quietly waiting for my fall grades. My only hope is that they do interview well into March. But even then, my application has a lot of holes that cannot be overlooked. I just sit here and keep hoping that I will pull through somehow.

 

[snaggletoof]

dont give up hope guys, i was in the same boat last year, keep the faith...

 

[molar3]

snaggle, was this cycle your 2nd app cycle?
What did you do differently this past year to increase your chances of getting in, if you dont mind me asking? thanks :-D

oh and CONGRATS ON PENN!!!!!