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Whats the most important thing schools focus on?
Advices sdners?

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[Youth]

Whats the most important thing schools focus on?
Advices sdners?

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Think yourself, what would you want to focus on while choosing a potential candidate? maybe, choosing a ‘critically thinking’ interviewee who is more concerned and would make good health professionals later. To do so; you may need to visualize a correct picture of an applicant by reading SOP/essay and Letter of Recommendations. Dental school admissions' committees range from a handful to two dozen members, and are generally a combination of full-time admissions staff, faculty members, and even current students sometimes. Because decisions may be made by voting, this variety helps to ensure that every applicant receives proper consideration. Most likely your essay will be read in its entirety by at least one of the members of the committee. Admissions officers usually may spend from 5-10 minutes looking at each essay during this first read, so you have to make a quick impact. Because admissions officers may read 30 - 40 essays in a day during peak weeks, your personal statement must stand apart from dozens of others read in the same day. Because your essay may only get a few minutes of face time, it needs to function as both an essay & an advertisement. The best essays grab the reader’s attention on the first read, and hold it even if it’s the last essay of the day for the reader. Admission Panal may look for several things in the essay. During that 'first quick look' at your file (transcripts, GPAs, NBDE, TOEFL, application, recommendations and personal statement), they surely are looking for a proven ability to succeed; clear intellectual ability, analytical and critical thinking skills; and evidence that you have the potential to make not only a good dental student, but also a good Dentist to shape profession’s future in a righteous direction. It is the most significant factor for MAKING or BREAKING your entry into a dental school, so make sure you spend sufficient time on it. Essay is an opportunity to distinguish you through character traits and life experiences. Different approaches to write an Essay are: 1. You may begin first by writing a 'resume' and think how actually you did everything written on your resume, what made you reach the present position? etc. That will give rise to many ideas those can be elaborated intellectually on a 'Personal statement' later. 2. Some applicants approach it chronologically, briefly talking about their childhood and personal qualities, a bit on high school, a glimpse on university experience, more emphasis on dental professional experineces and a note on future interests. 3. Few essays are TOPIC SPECIFIC, for example (i) explaining cultural or racial backgrounds (ii) obstacles in life (iii) overcoming endurance (iv) painful events that made you stronger (v) professional aspects (vi) Major turning events of life (vii) future career interests etc.

 

[happyk9]

Think yourself, what would you want to focus on while choosing a potential candidate? maybe, choosing a ‘critically thinking’ interviewee who is more concerned and would make good health professionals later. To do so; you may need to visualize a correct picture of an applicant by reading SOP/essay and Letter of Recommendations. Dental school admissions' committees range from a handful to two dozen members, and are generally a combination of full-time admissions staff, faculty members, and even current students sometimes. Because decisions may be made by voting, this variety helps to ensure that every applicant receives proper consideration. Most likely your essay will be read in its entirety by at least one of the members of the committee. Admissions officers usually may spend from 5-10 minutes looking at each essay during this first read, so you have to make a quick impact. Because admissions officers may read 30 - 40 essays in a day during peak weeks, your personal statement must stand apart from dozens of others read in the same day. Because your essay may only get a few minutes of face time, it needs to function as both an essay & an advertisement. The best essays grab the reader’s attention on the first read, and hold it even if it’s the last essay of the day for the reader. Admission Panal may look for several things in the essay. During that 'first quick look' at your file (transcripts, GPAs, NBDE, TOEFL, application, recommendations and personal statement), they surely are looking for a proven ability to succeed; clear intellectual ability, analytical and critical thinking skills; and evidence that you have the potential to make not only a good dental student, but also a good Dentist to shape profession’s future in a righteous direction. It is the most significant factor for MAKING or BREAKING your entry into a dental school, so make sure you spend sufficient time on it. Essay is an opportunity to distinguish you through character traits and life experiences. Different approaches to write an Essay are: 1. You may begin first by writing a 'resume' and think how actually you did everything written on your resume, what made you reach the present position? etc. That will give rise to many ideas those can be elaborated intellectually on a 'Personal statement' later. 2. Some applicants approach it chronologically, briefly talking about their childhood and personal qualities, a bit on high school, a glimpse on university experience, more emphasis on dental professional experineces and a note on future interests. 3. Few essays are TOPIC SPECIFIC, for example (i) explaining cultural or racial backgrounds (ii) obstacles in life (iii) overcoming endurance (iv) painful events that made you stronger (v) professional aspects (vi) Major turning events of life (vii) future career interests etc.

Great information。 Thank you!

 

[BombayBDS]

Think yourself, what would you want to focus on while choosing a potential candidate? maybe, choosing a ‘critically thinking’ interviewee who is more concerned and would make good health professionals later. To do so; you may need to visualize a correct picture of an applicant by reading SOP/essay and Letter of Recommendations. Dental school admissions' committees range from a handful to two dozen members, and are generally a combination of full-time admissions staff, faculty members, and even current students sometimes. Because decisions may be made by voting, this variety helps to ensure that every applicant receives proper consideration. Most likely your essay will be read in its entirety by at least one of the members of the committee. Admissions officers usually may spend from 5-10 minutes looking at each essay during this first read, so you have to make a quick impact. Because admissions officers may read 30 - 40 essays in a day during peak weeks, your personal statement must stand apart from dozens of others read in the same day. Because your essay may only get a few minutes of face time, it needs to function as both an essay & an advertisement. The best essays grab the reader’s attention on the first read, and hold it even if it’s the last essay of the day for the reader. Admission Panal may look for several things in the essay. During that 'first quick look' at your file (transcripts, GPAs, NBDE, TOEFL, application, recommendations and personal statement), they surely are looking for a proven ability to succeed; clear intellectual ability, analytical and critical thinking skills; and evidence that you have the potential to make not only a good dental student, but also a good Dentist to shape profession’s future in a righteous direction. It is the most significant factor for MAKING or BREAKING your entry into a dental school, so make sure you spend sufficient time on it. Essay is an opportunity to distinguish you through character traits and life experiences. Different approaches to write an Essay are: 1. You may begin first by writing a 'resume' and think how actually you did everything written on your resume, what made you reach the present position? etc. That will give rise to many ideas those can be elaborated intellectually on a 'Personal statement' later. 2. Some applicants approach it chronologically, briefly talking about their childhood and personal qualities, a bit on high school, a glimpse on university experience, more emphasis on dental professional experineces and a note on future interests. 3. Few essays are TOPIC SPECIFIC, for example (i) explaining cultural or racial backgrounds (ii) obstacles in life (iii) overcoming endurance (iv) painful events that made you stronger (v) professional aspects (vi) Major turning events of life (vii) future career interests etc.

excellent guidance by youth.
may i add, its a good idea to take time off - hours, days even weeks - to sit and think about who YOU really are and write that down. once your SOP is written try reading it in front of the mirror and evaluate its effectiveness yourself.

 

[Youth]

excellent guidance by youth.
may i add, its a good idea to take time off - hours, days even weeks - to sit and think about who YOU really are and write that down. once your SOP is written try reading it in front of the mirror and evaluate its effectiveness yourself.

Thank you Bombaybds for pointing it out. Yes, that's what I call as a 'write-edit-add-remove-revise-polish' part! Be sure of what you have written, should also be backed up by concrete and personal examples, and be specific since no generalities are allowed. The essay should accurately represent you. To check overall structure of your essay, you may conduct a first-sentence check. Write down the first sentence of every paragraph in order. you may read through them one after another and ask yourself the following: Would someone, who was reading only the first sentences of your essay, still understand exactly what you've tried to explain? Do the first sentences express your point of view? Do the thoughts flow naturally? self-evaluation really helps to judge effectiveness of your essay.

 

[Dentistree711]

They're right.
Essays are the last things we finish on our application package which is NOT good.
It took me 2months to write, re-write, re re write and modify mine
I used to pen down my thoughts about myself , close my laptop and read it after a couple of days and make changes all over again. 😱
It helps. POLISH it well !