I'm shocked by today's outcome

[A6project]

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hmmmm

 

[Demps]

Haha, yeah I am very flattered and honored to be a part of UConn - I was really impressed with their program after the interview. I think its even more ironic that i got in because it was my first interview, and I was even late to it! lol Yeah, they flat out rejected me on Dec 1st. I felt really solid about the interview and everything else, but nope. DENIED hahahaha

damn hope that doesn't happen to me, I actually thought I had a good interview. This was my only one though lol.

 

[A6project]

hmmm

 

[mojoe712]

I hope I'm not alone in this...but I didn't receive any formal acceptances today.

Here's the low-down: Applied to 8 schools, interview offers at 6 of them, attended 4 of them, and wait-listed at all 4 of them.

What's so shocking? My interviews went well, and these schools were not out of my league.


Quite frankly, I feel really shut down and can't stop wondering what they didn't like about me. Is anyone else in this situation?

I'm right there with you.

I applied to 4 schools, interviewed at 2, wait-listed at one, and haven't heard from the other 3.

I feel like my application was pretty strong. 3.6 overall GPA, 3.6 science GPA, 21 AA, 22 TS, and 23 PAT. I felt like my interviews went fairly well also.

I am also feeling pretty crummy right about now. Don't have any idea what I'll do next year if I'm don't get accepted.

There is still a lot of time left for this time around so I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Good luck!

 

[evanyou]

It might be very disappointing now but we don't know what life will present us down the road.

I decide to share my story. hope it encourages some fellows. I was rejected from 15 schools last year. didn't even get into wait-list. I was a really good student in my college, and always did my best. I couldn't believe that has happened to me. You know what, that was actually the greatest thing ever happened to me. I realized how bad I want to pursue dentistry and to become a dentist. I quitted my full-time job, spent more time involving extra-curricular activities directly relates to dentistry, and studied my ass off for the DAT, again. Yesterday, I got a voice mail from my dream school. I almost cried. I am proud myself that I didn't lose my hope from the last year's outcome. Keep your chin up, we don't know what life will present us down the road.

 

[FROGGBUSTER]

I decide to share my story. hope it encourages some fellows. I was rejected from 15 schools last year. didn't even get into wait-list. I was a really good student in my college, and always did my best. I couldn't believe that has happened to me. You know what, that was actually the greatest thing ever happened to me. I realized how bad I want to pursue dentistry and to become a dentist. I quitted my full-time job, spent more time involving extra-curricular activities directly relates to dentistry, and studied my ass off for the DAT, again. Yesterday, I got a voice mail from my dream school. I almost cried. I am proud myself that I didn't lose my hope from the last year's outcome. Keep your chin up, we don't know what life will present us down the road.

Great job evan, you made it.

 

[mc719]

I decide to share my story. hope it encourages some fellows. I was rejected from 15 schools last year. didn't even get into wait-list. I was a really good student in my college, and always did my best. I couldn't believe that has happened to me. You know what, that was actually the greatest thing ever happened to me. I realized how bad I want to pursue dentistry and to become a dentist. I quitted my full-time job, spent more time involving extra-curricular activities directly relates to dentistry, and studied my ass off for the DAT, again. Yesterday, I got a voice mail from my dream school. I almost cried. I am proud myself that I didn't lose my hope from the last year's outcome. Keep your chin up, we don't know what life will present us down the road.

That's a pretty inspiring story.

 

[showmeurteeth]

I was trying to go through my stats as well, and was wondering why a certain school I interviewed at waitlisted me. Do you guys think that completing my Bachelors Degree in 5 years instead of 4 has something to do with it? Do schools see that as a negative thing?

 

[wizi]

I was trying to go through my stats as well, and was wondering why a certain school I interviewed at waitlisted me. Do you guys think that completing my Bachelors Degree in 5 years instead of 4 has something to do with it? Do schools see that as a negative thing?

Abosutely not. Took me 6 years to finish my BS. 1 more year isn't a big deal. You can call schools to ask.

 

[benzatone]

I was trying to go through my stats as well, and was wondering why a certain school I interviewed at waitlisted me. Do you guys think that completing my Bachelors Degree in 5 years instead of 4 has something to do with it? Do schools see that as a negative thing?

It depends, every situation is unique. I took 5 years because I did an informal post-bacc, but in reality earned my degree in 3 1/2 years. Was it because you were taking the minimum amount of credits per semester? Or late switch? or what?

 

[showmeurteeth]

It depends, every situation is unique. I took 5 years because I did an informal post-bacc, but in reality earned my degree in 3 1/2 years. Was it because you were taking the minimum amount of credits per semester? Or late switch? or what?

No, family situations and work were having a huge toll on me so I decided to extend out my last 4 classes into an extra year instead of a semester (had to retake organic 2 and ended up improving my grade, so i think it backtracked me). At the time, I felt that it would help me out academically to take it slow, now looking back i'm not so sure. I guess it does depend on so much, it's hard to pinpoint why you were waitlisted instead of accepted.

 

[AwesomeTeeth]

I was trying to go through my stats as well, and was wondering why a certain school I interviewed at waitlisted me. Do you guys think that completing my Bachelors Degree in 5 years instead of 4 has something to do with it? Do schools see that as a negative thing?

I saw your predents profile and was wondering if you're talking about Baylor or Howard? Because if it's Baylor, I can tell you right away it's your science GPA that they're worried about. Baylor loads you down with A TON of science courses your first and second year. It's almost borderline insane. They want to know that you can actually make it through and do decent in the classes. You have to prove that to them with your science GPA more then anything.

 

[showmeurteeth]

I saw your predents profile and was wondering if you're talking about Baylor or Howard? Because if it's Baylor, I can tell you right away it's your science GPA that they're worried about. Baylor loads you down with A TON of science courses your first and second year. It's almost borderline insane. They want to know that you can actually make it through and do decent in the classes. You have to prove that to them with your science GPA more then anything.

Yeah, I was talking about Baylor. Good detective work! I knew that my science GPA was low and during my interview I explained to them the reasons for that, and they understood. But if my science GPA wasn't great to begin with, why did I get an interview invite? I was completely shocked, but was super happy because i've wanted to go to Baylor ever since I was an undergrad. I'm still grateful for my Howard acceptance though. In the end, it's still a DDS degree! 😀

 

[AwesomeTeeth]

But if my science GPA wasn't great to begin with, why did I get an interview invite? I was completely shocked, but was super happy because i've wanted to go to Baylor ever since I was an undergrad. I'm still grateful for my Howard acceptance though. In the end, it's still a DDS degree! 😀

They still go back in your file when they're making final decisions and discuss it with the admissions committee. Your interview could have been great, but your science GPA could have still worried them.

But at least you got in somewhere. Congrats! It's alot better then having nowhere to go 👍

 

[Flosstooth]

I read this stuff and it makes me thank God I was given the opportunity to devote 100% of my time to my studies.........and I had a bit of divine help. I really feel for you guys. Keep your chin up and be true to your convictions.

I will be opening up some space at some pretty choice schools in the next week or two.

 

[Flosstooth]

I decide to share my story. hope it encourages some fellows. I was rejected from 15 schools last year. didn't even get into wait-list. I was a really good student in my college, and always did my best. I couldn't believe that has happened to me. You know what, that was actually the greatest thing ever happened to me. I realized how bad I want to pursue dentistry and to become a dentist. I quitted my full-time job, spent more time involving extra-curricular activities directly relates to dentistry, and studied my ass off for the DAT, again. Yesterday, I got a voice mail from my dream school. I almost cried. I am proud myself that I didn't lose my hope from the last year's outcome. Keep your chin up, we don't know what life will present us down the road.

Very nice !