Maryland Class of 2028 Interview/Acceptance Thread

I also would add that to keep in mind that they’re also looking for a cohesive class where everyone can get along, not just a group of people with just a certain scores. Wherever you end up, it’s will be great. Trust the process
i agree somewhat with you but not wholly. theorectically the ad com wants that. realistically i have seen people here with stat meeting requirement and had masters very decent and helpful person not getting accepted. that really changed my perspective on ad com
 
you mentioned this before, this is the 2nd time you mentioned. is this required. i dont feel like filling it out
not required at all
but if you want advice on your school list and what could improve your chances of success, it can be helpful...
 
i agree somewhat with you but not wholly. theorectically the ad com wants that. realistically i have seen people here with stat meeting requirement and had masters very decent and helpful person not getting accepted. that really changed my perspective on ad com
have you read this article?
the author has been at multiple professional schools serving on adcoms...

 
have you read this article?
the author has been at multiple professional schools serving on adcoms...

thanks for you info; that i already seen and read thru including the dental application guide; pretty much whats on sdn i have seen
 
not required at all
but if you want advice on your school list and what could improve your chances of success, it can be helpful...
thanks i know exactly what i need to do for next cycle. it might be alittle late such as retaking dat because the cycle starts soon; thats the only thing i m worry about; prolly wont reflect on this coming cycle cause i wanna apply early
 
I suspect its my essay and DAT. DAT 21AA with pat 17 really hurts me. cgpa:3.7, sgpa:3.62 as of january; graduating this may from biology. Did you ask the question during you interview (ANSWERED ABOVER) with ad com or from d4 that you know them personally. I am sure most candidates can hold conversation and help communities like i see in sdn yet they still cant get in. Some even hold masters degree (maybe the wrong degree not what they looking for) Its a very mysterious process kinda like VODOOOOOOOOOOOO...................
I’m always told that Pat is looked at quite highly
 
Accepted today, OOS, interviewed in Feb! I've been lurking on this thread for a while. As a reapplicant myself, all I can say is to not give up hope.
I agree with you totally. I m just flabbergasted when i see someone from my school with gpa 3.5 without organic chem got accepted with only one interview, same dat score as me. I outright was rejected w/o interview.
I’m always told that Pat is looked at quite highly
you are absolutely correct, which is why need to retake dat which will take another 3 months at least to prepare; while making sure my aa won’t slide. Might not be able to make this coming cycle 2025.
 
Just got accepted today, interviewed beginning of February. OOS. Declined my offer. Good luck everyone, hope one of you guys get the offer!

Why did you decline if you don’t mind me asking? I thought Maryland was a good school
 
can anyone share the link for UMSOD 2028 Group me? Thank you
 
I agree with you totally. I m just flabbergasted when i see someone from my school with gpa 3.5 without organic chem got accepted with only one interview, same dat score as me. I outright was rejected w/o interview.

you are absolutely correct, which is why need to retake dat which will take another 3 months at least to prepare; while making sure my aa won’t slide. Might not be able to make this coming cycle 2025.
You should be able to, you can apply with this current DAT and then always add the new one in August, September time and you will still be “on track”
 
I’m always told that Pat is looked at quite highly
while for most schools it is weighed heavily against other sections, that isn’t the case for every school. in an advising meeting with Kentucky they told me straight up they don’t put a lot of weight on PAT bc they recognize “holding a real, 3D object is completely different than looking at a 2D image.” Every school is so different
 
while for most schools it is weighed heavily against other sections, that isn’t the case for every school. in an advising meeting with Kentucky they told me straight up they don’t put a lot of weight on PAT bc they recognize “holding a real, 3D object is completely different than looking at a 2D image.” Every school is so different
Same thing with Midwestern AZ. The dean told me there’s been research done that said PAT has no correlation to clinic skills, so they don’t put a lot of weight on it.
 
It is clear to me now they rank candidates according to their scores overall and put them in order who is next in line. I wish they would announced the listing so people know instead of waiting anxiously. I already move on after a period of denial…
 
Few people that were accepted recently had multiple acceptance elsewhere. Wandering if they pay the deposit and any contract came with it
 
It is clear to me now they rank candidates according to their scores overall and put them in order who is next in line. I wish they would announced the listing so people know instead of waiting anxiously. I already move on after a period of denial…
Yes most schools do this, it’s frustrating bc as an advisor told me all schools want the same kids so they find out later liek know that those people won’t go to their school. I have until April to say yes or no, so there may be more movement then
 
Yes most schools do this, it’s frustrating bc as an advisor told me all schools want the same kids so they find out later liek know that those people won’t go to their school. I have until April to say yes or no, so there may be more movement then
Nice of you to reply. 🙏 Thank you. Is that 2 weeks to reply. Any contract or agreement that goes with the deposit. I have no doubt this school is most people want to go badly. First is cheap for IS and OS. Secondly is the first dental school in the world. Yes to those waiting definitely have hope….
 
Nice of you to reply. 🙏 Thank you. Is that 2 weeks to reply. Any contract or agreement that goes with the deposit. I have no doubt this school is most people want to go badly. First is cheap for IS and OS. Secondly is the first dental school in the world. Yes to those waiting definitely have hope….
Yeah hope shouldn’t run out even if u get waitlisted. I got off a waitlist before Maryland accepted me, so now I got to pick do I stay near but pay 💰 or go out and pay less tuition but with living and stuff eventually even out.
 
Yeah hope shouldn’t run out even if u get waitlisted. I got off a waitlist before Maryland accepted me, so now I got to pick do I stay near but pay 💰 or go out and pay less tuition but with living and stuff eventually even out.
well what are your plans after finishing school? wanna stay in your home state or move? look at cost of living for both schools before you decide. I dont wanna be rude but its just my opinion
 
well what are your plans after finishing school? wanna stay in your home state or move? look at cost of living for both schools before you decide. I dont wanna be rude but its just my opinion
I would stay home if I accept the instate school, I could commute. I’m also taking into account the rent, food and also the trips back and forth from Maryland to my state. Plus after all that both schools I’m adding like a 10k possible extra feee that I keep hearing
 
Like ik you can return to your normal state if you want after but I can’t find info on the process so I got to wait until Monday to call and ask
 
No waitlist yet because spots are still open and more spots are getting empty as people drop their seats; the class is not full yet and I spoke to someone in the admissions department in-person

New offers are being sent so I would say that we gotta be a little patient

God willing I hope we all hear positive news
 
No waitlist yet because spots are still open and more spots are getting empty as people drop their seats; the class is not full yet and I spoke to someone in the admissions department in-person

New offers are being sent so I would say that we gotta be a little patient

God willing I hope we all hear positive news
Thanks for your reply!
 
Like ik you can return to your normal state if you want after but I can’t find info on the process so I got to wait until Monday to call and ask
You are so bless…If it’s not much of a difference I would pick a school that offers a lot of clinical experience and high board passing rates
 
Yeah hope shouldn’t run out even if u get waitlisted. I got off a waitlist before Maryland accepted me, so now I got to pick do I stay near but pay or go out and pay less tuition but with living and stuff eventually even out.

Can I pm if you don’t mind?
 
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