Inspire Me

[CoFe2]

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I'm in the middle of finals right now and am really losing steam. As a student applying in the next cycle my grades are as important as ever. Normally, I remind myself, "I can get through this! In a few days I can go home and watch movies in my pj's all day" but this winter break I'll be studying nonstop for the DAT 🙁

If anyone has any inspiring words I would LOVE to hear them.. and I'm sure others would as well! For those of you who have already gotten in, please convince me that all of this work is worth it!!!!

 

[squigloo]

I'm in the middle of finals right now and am really losing steam. As a student applying in the next cycle my grades are as important as ever. Normally, I remind myself, "I can get through this! In a few days I can go home and watch movies in my pj's all day" but this winter break I'll be studying nonstop for the DAT 🙁

If anyone has any inspiring words I would LOVE to hear them.. and I'm sure others would as well! For those of you who have already gotten in, please convince me that all of this work is worth it!!!!

Think about it this way:

Doing well on the DAT means being able to apply to more competitive schools (publics as OOS), which are typically cheaper. Say you study an okay amount and get a 19AA. Is that good enough to get you into NYU, boston, temple, etc? Probably. But you won't be looked upon favorably by schools like uconn, unc, or stony brook. Now let's say you instead got a 22AA. Those schools are now within your reach, and because you can switch to in-state tuition there, will end up saving you at least around $150k for your dental education, as opposed to the expensive private schools.

Basically, think of your DAT as a test that is worth $150,000. The same goes for these last semesters before applying. Does that sound a bit more appealing?

 

[CoFe2]

Think about it this way:

Doing well on the DAT means being able to apply to more competitive schools (publics as OOS), which are typically cheaper. Say you study an okay amount and get a 19AA. Is that good enough to get you into NYU, boston, temple, etc? Probably. But you won't be looked upon favorably by schools like uconn, unc, or stony brook. Now let's say you instead got a 22AA. Those schools are now within your reach, and because you can switch to in-state tuition there, will end up saving you at least around $150k for your dental education, as opposed to the expensive private schools.

Basically, think of your DAT as a test that is worth $150,000. The same goes for these last semesters before applying. Does that sound a bit more appealing?

Wow, never thought of it that way... no pressure or anything, right? 😉

 

[ktran17]

Given the fact that I have a biochemistry degree, I always approached my courses with the mindset that if I did not ace it and get into dental school, wth would I do with my life?

Right before my DAT, I also reminded myself If I screwed up, my life would be over..

As you can see, everyone motivates themselves in different ways =P

 

[y3nd0]

Given the fact that I have a biochemistry degree, I always approached my courses with the mindset that if I did not ace it and get into dental school, wth would I do with my life?

Right before my DAT, I also reminded myself If I screwed up, my life would be over..

As you can see, everyone motivates themselves in different ways =P

I had the exact mentality. I also majored in biochem, and I hate research lab work. So if I didn't get into dental school, I would seriously be screwed over.

 

[prehealthstudent69]

The students you'll be competing with are probably studying their asses off right now. A minuscule difference is all it takes to set them apart from you when the admissions committee are reviewing your apps.

 

[CoFe2]

The students you'll be competing with are probably studying their asses off right now. A minuscule difference is all it takes to set them apart from you when the admissions committee are reviewing your apps.

Given the fact that I have a biochemistry degree, I always approached my courses with the mindset that if I did not ace it and get into dental school, wth would I do with my life?

Right before my DAT, I also reminded myself If I screwed up, my life would be over..

As you can see, everyone motivates themselves in different ways =P

I find it so funny how differently y'all respond to this as fellow type A, science-minded person. My friends here at school, however, who don't know hydrogen from helium (that actually happened) say things more along the lines of "these grades and tests don't define you! Get some rest and relax with us!"

 

[Contach]

Pretty morbid posts made by ktran17 and y3nd0...

You both know that you could have gotten into dental school without a science major, right? Like you could have taken something you enjoyed....

 

[y3nd0]

Pretty morbid posts made by ktran17 and y3nd0...

You both know that you could have gotten into dental school without a science major, right? Like you could have taken something you enjoyed....

I LOVE science, just not the prospective job outcomes with a science degree.

 

[ktran17]

Hahah I love biochemistry just not being paid min Wage to do lab tech work . 🙂

 

[tortelliniboy]

Hey at least you have a a break for the holiday and time to study for the DAT; I don't get either during residency 🙁