For those accepted to dental school did you??

[ManzRDH]

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Contact the school(s) you were applying to, prior to sending in your application, letting them know that you were very interested in attending their school. If so, who did you contact and what did you discuss?

Thanks

Dinene

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[Love]

Hygienists to doctors are the same as canadians to Americans: Inferior.

 

[Love]

Just kidding...uh, sort of.

 

[Sprgrover]

What is the time frame, i.e. how early? Personally, calling schools before applying just to tell them that I adore their institution is just not my style. Doing so might even backfire if you start asking questions that are easily answered by their website, brochure etc. and might give the impression that you don't know how to navigate basic research. Though attending an open house, or the like, wouldn't be a bad idea. Remeber, you are one pile of papers in a sea of applicants. In my opinion, make your enthusiasm for their school known to them on their secondary application - I think that will make a more lasting impression, and they can refer back to that as opposed to trying to recall a prior conversation. Also, if you do call the schools, be extra nice and pleasant to everyone you speak to. A couple of people that I have talked to from my school who are now in various dental schools said that they discovered the secretaries often carry a lot of weight with the powers that be...

 

[Thaxil]

A couple of people that I have talked to from my school who are now in various dental schools said that they discovered the secretaries often carry a lot of weight with the powers that be...

Exactly. Be nice to everyone at all times. During my interview with LLU, I had unannounced second interview during my wait for my formal interview. This man shows up and started asking many silly questions and tries to joke around. I did not think he was very funny and was a bit stern in my manner, most likely due to the stress of the pending interview. He most likely did not like me and may have discourage the adcoms from accepting me. So a lot of times they will ask secretaries other student tour guides about their opinion of the applicant. Just be on your toes at all times.

In regards to your question, do not call. Most of the time they receive far too many similar calls a day that disrupt their busy schedule and piss them off. If you call, have specific questions about the school that is not found on the website.

 

[Mithridates]

ManzRDH: I wouldn't contact the school (to tell them you really want to go there) until after your interview. I did that with one school. After my Umichigan interview I wrote the admissions office a letter saying that they were without a doubt my top choice (which was true at the time), and asked them if they could inform me as soon as possible so I would save the $1000 deposit that I would have to send out to another school (the deadline on that was running out). I got accepted there, and I'm not sure I would've otherwise because I'm outta-state and my GPA wasn't stellar. Good luck.

P.S. Anyone who has lived in canada for a period of time knows that it's the best country in the world, hands down. A land of democracy and prosperity - and especially peace, in a world constantly at war.

 

[toothcaries]

curious..
does anyone know if there is a disadvantage applying to dental school as a dental hygienist?

in some areas of the country there is a severe shortage of hygienists....

ManzRDH: I wouldn't contact the school (to tell them you really want to go there) until after your interview. I did that with one school. After my Umichigan interview I wrote the admissions office a letter saying that they were without a doubt my top choice (which was true at the time), and asked them if they could inform me as soon as possible so I would save the $1000 deposit that I would have to send out to another school (the deadline on that was running out). I got accepted there, and I'm not sure I would've otherwise because I'm outta-state and my GPA wasn't stellar. Good luck.

P.S. Anyone who has lived in canada for a period of time knows that it's the best country in the world, hands down. A land of democracy and prosperity - and especially peace, in a world constantly at war.

 

[PERFECT3435]

no i didn't, but if i were to apply again then i would absolutely do it.

i applied to 36 schools. the only school that knew me by my name was IUSD. i was just an AADSAS # everywhere else.

you get the point!

 

[The Musketeer]

You don't have to be that direct in your approach. You can also show your interest just by e-mailing the adcom with your questions regarding their program (that cannot be found anywhere, or if you have supplimentary questions from the information that they sent you or found on their website). Usually, this will give them an impression that you have done your research and is interested in gaining more information. I think this is the best approach without being a kissup.

What is the time frame, i.e. how early? Personally, calling schools before applying just to tell them that I adore their institution is just not my style. Doing so might even backfire if you start asking questions that are easily answered by their website, brochure etc. and might give the impression that you don't know how to navigate basic research. Though attending an open house, or the like, wouldn't be a bad idea. Remeber, you are one pile of papers in a sea of applicants. n my opinion, make your enthusiasm for their school known to them on their secondary application - I think that will make a more lasting impression, and they can refer back to that as opposed to trying to recall a prior conversation. Also, if you do call the schools, be extra nice and pleasant to everyone you speak to. A couple of people that I have talked to from my school who are now in various dental schools said that they discovered the secretaries often carry a lot of weight with the powers that be...

 

[DrTacoElf]

While we are here does anyone have suggestions for interview thank you letters? Is email ok or shoudl you be traditional. Is typing it ok? or should it be hand written on stationary?

 

[Dr_Oh_DMD]

While we are here does anyone have suggestions for interview thank you letters? Is email ok or shoudl you be traditional. Is typing it ok? or should it be hand written on stationary?

I think this is a great idea. I did it for every school I interviewed at. I just said how exiting it is to see the school; it was a great experience, and everyone was very nice and helpful in answering my questions? I got accepted everywhere so at least it doesn?t hurt for sure.

 

[tbeaven]

With out a doubt write thank you letters. I was in the business world before attending Dschool and its just proper formality and being professional. I on my interviews I made sure to send thank you emails and hand written to the Dean of Admissions and also to everyone who interviewed me on that date. You need to write down all the people that interviewed you, even if a student was involved. The decision to accept you is not based on one person but a commitee.

As for contacting school before you even apply? I would do so just to get any info sent to you. Otherwise, you won't get through the front desk to speak to anyone of relevance. They are all to busy choosing this years class. Although when I called to get info. it happened that the secretary's daughter went to my undergrad and we got into a great conversation. Upon my interview she went out of her way to introduce me to everyone like we were family friends or something.

 

[jes1ca]

Because I had some AADSAS delays, I sent out a letter of intent to some of the schools that I was really interested in applying to to update them on some of my new dental experiences (volunteering at a free health clinic) and what my biochemistry grade was. If I didn't have cool new evidence to give them, I wouldn't have had much to say in the letter though.

I would have sent thank yous for my interviews except I was accepted to the schools before having the chance to write them. But they are a great idea.

Jessica