Has anyone gotten a rejection yet?

[personalstatementsbyeric]

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I'm curious if anyone has gotten one this early?

 

[Toothout]

I saw some waitlisted from MWU A.

 

[KoonS]

I got waitlist for interview email because of my DAT i think.

 

[JLT223]

Way too early to be worrying about rejections.

 

[roy williams II]

I got waitlist for interview email because of my DAT i think.

From where


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[KoonS]

MWU-AZ

 

[Samin23]

I got rejected by a girl last weekend but I'm assuming that doesn't apply here

 

[1070752]

I was rejected by MWU-AZ on Jun 28th because my sGPA is only 2.99. I didn't realize that 3.0 is the cutoff for this. They didn't have this requirement on their website 1 week prior to AADSAS opening up. I'm from AZ and every dentist I've shadowed here has told me to stay away from MWU-AZ because it's large class size and exorbitant cost (is it a for-profit school?). Honestly, pissed at myself because I didn't want to apply there in the first place but went against this advice and convinced myself to last minute.

is it a for-profit school?

Don't kid yourself, all schools are out there to milk us.

 

[frozenicecreamDMD]

I was rejected by MWU-AZ on Jun 28th because my sGPA is only 2.99. I didn't realize that 3.0 is the cutoff for this. They didn't have this requirement on their website 1 week prior to AADSAS opening up. I'm from AZ and every dentist I've shadowed here has told me to stay away from MWU-AZ because it's large class size and exorbitant cost (is it a for-profit school?). Honestly, pissed at myself because I didn't want to apply there in the first place but went against this advice and convinced myself to last minute.

with a 2.99 sGPA u have a long road ahead of you, most likely you wont get in this cycle but I am not 100% sure. so you didn't have to bash the school because they reject you. MWU AZ class size is not even large, a bit bigger than average class sizes of private dental schools but their facility is MIND BLOWING. for the price, most private dental schools charge similar price. if you have higher stats, get in public school or public Out of state that offer in state after a year. Most agree that MWU AZ dental students graduated to be very competent general dentists. Anyways, be ready to receive a bunch of other rejection letters later. Do a post bach, SMP, or masters to get that GPA up.
fyi, i am not matriculating to MWU AZ. just my opinion.

is it a for-profit school?

Don't kid yourself, all schools are out there to milk us.

MWU AZ is not a for-profit school, most private dental schools are around that pricetag of MWU AZ. Check NYU, Upenn, Columbia, Nova, Case Western (a bit cheaper)

No dental schools is for-profit. there are only private non-profit dental schools, aka they aren't run like a business with CEO, shareholders, and generate revenue. They just try to balance the checkbook with tuition and fee to pay for clinic and staff salaries. Dental schools are not cheap. hence, you don't see that many open up

 

[personalstatementsbyeric]

Let's stick to the topic of this thread please

 

[frozenicecreamDMD]

When I'm stating that it has high cost and large class size, I'm not bashing it. There is no denying that. They are facts. Also, the difference between the other private schools you mention NYU, UPenn, Columbia is the HUGE network they offer. That's something that, in my opinion, you can't put a price tag on.

I really wasn't asking for your advice, nor do I concern myself with what you think of my GPA. I have a 23AA and a 24TS. You see people on here with 4.0's in both science and overall getting much, much lower scores than that on their DAT. What does that say about their education? Maybe they went to a school that was smaller, didn't have 48K students enrolled, and were able to get the individual attention they needed. Maybe they didn't get their B.S. in Biochem like me. Maybe they didn't do research and maybe they didn't work full time and had more time to focus on their school work while their parents financially supported them. You really have no idea about who I am as an applicant; yet why do you feel obligated to be quick to judge without even finding out more information? You can learn that there are more to applicants than just their GPA, and I encourage you to do so.

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that is just a fyi. i will end here. come back at the end of the cycle with one acceptance to prove me wrong then. but let me say this,

MWU-AZ, expensive and less established and rejected you without interview at the earliest time possible, tells a lot about the quality of your application (hence i made that fyi). yea a 23AA/24TS with a 3.4-3.5GPA will land u interviews and possibly acceptances but not 2.99 GPA. There are more to applications but stats must get you in the door.

and there are many more other students shove themselves up with part time work, EC, and classes in a 200-400 student lecture hall than a few exceptions that enjoy cushy private liberal college with small class sizes.

 

[Incis0r]

Let's stick to the topic of this thread please

I like this- concise, official, and straight to the point. Very moderator-like. You should become a mod.

 

[frozenicecreamDMD]

Well I didn't meet MWU-AZ 3.0 cutoff, so what was there to even consider in the first place? It's a cutoff...as simple as that. I was rejected. Why create a hostile environment on here? My supplemental from Maryland says my app holds more validity than you are claiming.

I urge you to go buy the ADEA guide book and look at the ranges of undergrad Gpa accepted to schools. I'm sure you will be surprised that UPenn, Columbia, and NYU have accepted much lower stats than mine.

I am matriculating to dental school so of course I own ADEA guide book and read it inside out. but let's see how you will fare okay? there is no point in arguing back and forth.

if MWU - AZ places a 3.0 cut off, do you think other dental schools won't have a soft cut off? some that don't have a cut off simply just want your money for donation from supplemental apps. and those reported GPA is just a range of GPA. a student can have a 2.9 GPA but did postbach to pull it up to a 3.3 GPA. what ADEA does not provide is a sample of invidual stats of each matriculating student.

though my posts seem harsh to you, I simply don't want you to be a sitting duck, wait for interviews and acceptance this cycle, and don't get any. Then you already waste a year. Rather now, enroll in a postbach and get that GPA up.

 

[FlowerGirl35]

Well I didn't meet MWU-AZ 3.0 cutoff, so what was there to even consider in the first place? It's a cutoff...as simple as that. I was rejected. Why create a hostile environment on here? My supplemental from Maryland says my app holds more validity than you are claiming.

I urge you to go buy the ADEA guide book and look at the ranges of undergrad Gpa accepted to schools. I'm sure you will be surprised that UPenn, Columbia, and NYU have accepted much lower stats than mine.

Dude, he's just saying your GPA is too low to apply this cycle--that's all he said. And it's true. A 2.99 GPA is low for any dental school in the nation. Just because you're a biochem major doesn't mean jack. Do you want us to congratulate you for picking a major you had personal interest in?

Do a post-bac and apply next cycle.

 

[BTR1208]

I have spoken to admission advisers and deans. Pretty much anyone associated with admissions I have ever talked to said they have cut offs they use to decide whether or not to continue looking at the application. Often times if you do not meet those cut offs they just move to the next app. A 2.99GPA is very likely under what they are looking for, even with a high DAT. Yes the application process is holistic but they still use baselines on the big things like GPA and DAT.

Just sharing the information I have been given... Good luck!

 

[sweetpeeas]

Still early for rejections. Unless you are automatically selected out from the cut-off set by the school, such as MWU & Nova. For other rejections, expect them to come starting in September, maybe late August.

When I'm stating that it has high cost and large class size, I'm not bashing it. There is no denying that. They are facts. Also, the difference between the other private schools you mention NYU, UPenn, Columbia is the HUGE network they offer. That's something that, in my opinion, you can't put a price tag on.

I really wasn't asking for your advice, nor do I concern myself with what you think of my GPA. I have a 23AA and a 24TS. You see people on here with 4.0's in both science and overall getting much, much lower scores than that on their DAT. What does that say about their education? Maybe they went to a school that was smaller, didn't have 48K students enrolled, and were able to get the individual attention they needed. Maybe they didn't get their B.S. in Biochem like me. Maybe they didn't do research and maybe they didn't work full time and had more time to focus on their school work while their parents financially supported them. You really have no idea about who I am as an applicant; yet why do you feel obligated to be quick to judge without even finding out more information? You can learn that there are more to applicants than just their GPA, and I encourage you to do so.

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Don't get all bogged up by your rejection from MWU-AZ, nor the people on SDN telling you that your stats aren't good enough. If you have a solid app and demonstrated your passion for dentistry, schools will invite you for an interview. It's still really early so try to not stress too much. I got rejected from MWU early on, and I still got interviews & acceptances!

 

[workofshart]

Don't listen to naysayers they aren't doing anything for you in this journey except offering discouragement. 2.99 is low but not TOO low to even apply... Especially with that awesome DAT score. Applying early and broadly will give you a good chance. Good luck op!

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[schmoob]

Well I didn't meet MWU-AZ 3.0 cutoff, so what was there to even consider in the first place? It's a cutoff...as simple as that. I was rejected. Why create a hostile environment on here? My supplemental from Maryland says my app holds more validity than you are claiming.

I urge you to go buy the ADEA guide book and look at the ranges of undergrad Gpa accepted to schools. I'm sure you will be surprised that UPenn, Columbia, and NYU have accepted much lower stats than mine.

You have a great DAT, it will offset your GPA.
You will likely land at least 1-2 interviews. From there you can explain the GPA, and any trends. You have a good shot this cycle.

Dude, he's just saying your GPA is too low to apply this cycle--that's all he said. And it's true. A 2.99 GPA is low for any dental school in the nation. Just because you're a biochem major doesn't mean jack. Do you want us to congratulate you for picking a major you had personal interest in?

Do a post-bac and apply next cycle.

No, that's not true. If that were true, then no one would get into dental school with <3.0 GPA.

Oh, and @MyHands_YourMouth congratulations for picking a major you have personal interest in.
😉

 

[Orka]

It's too early to get rejected right now

 

[MolarBear_]

I was rejected by MWU-AZ on Jun 28th because my sGPA is only 2.99. I didn't realize that 3.0 is the cutoff for this. They didn't have this requirement on their website 1 week prior to AADSAS opening up. I'm from AZ and every dentist I've shadowed here has told me to stay away from MWU-AZ because it's large class size and exorbitant cost (is it a for-profit school?). Honestly, pissed at myself because I didn't want to apply there in the first place but went against this advice and convinced myself to last minute.

I have a 3.05 sGPA with a 23 AA / 24 TS and got an interview at MWU-AZ (almost identical stats). Maybe if you take 1 class by the academic update period to get you above the cutoff you'll have a better shot at other schools.

 

[FlowerGirl35]

You have a great DAT, it will offset your GPA.
You will likely land at least 1-2 interviews. From there you can explain the GPA, and any trends. You have a good shot this cycle.


No, that's not true. If that were true, then no one would get into dental school with <3.0 GPA.

Oh, and @MyHands_YourMouth congratulations for picking a major you have personal interest in.
😉

I simply stated it was too low for any dental school in the nation, which is not to say there are extenuating circumstances in which someone with a 2.99 got in. A high DAT doesn't offset a low GPA. It's a holistic process in which every part of your app is considered.

 

[lemoncurry]

I think you mean it is lower than the cutoff for all dental schools.

 

[workofshart]

Either way the statement is false. There are schools with no minimum gpa and schools with 2.5 minimums. Anyone can look at the ADEA reported ranges for accepted students and see that a 2.99 is not too low for all or even most schools in the nation. And of course a high DAT offsets a lower gpa. Or do you imagine the people getting in with a 2.7 also have a 17 AA?

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[redhotchiligochu]

I saw some waitlisted from MWU A.

Yeah, I'm technically waitlisted for an interview. Nontraditional applicant, was a school teacher but maybe my GPA is low? 3.4 oGPA, 21 AA if anyone cares.

Edit: grammar