crying, getting a job as a dental assistant or specimen accessor, struggle to get a GF, more crying, and deal with my quarter*-life crisis.
I would be going into my second gap year 😭have to retake the DAT and planned on possibly doing a masters program but then what I'm concerned about is what if I do a masters program and still don’t get in next cycle….
I'm exploring masters program but honestly I can't justify spending $40K+ for a program when the cost of dental school is already atrocious
The way I see it is that, yes, you're adding more debt but it will lead to decently paid job. Here's what you could do- find a masters that could definitely help get you a well-paying job. If dental school hits that fan, at least you can get a backup that still kinda pays well.
Waitlisted since December as well. I’m planning on doing the same. Making minor edits to personal statement and also retaking DAT. I just wonder what the loan process looks like if you get in the week before classes begin
The school makes accommodations for those that are accepted that late. You’ll essentially work with one of their people to help you with finances and they will walk you through it.
Everyone is placed on the alternate waitlist they don’t have a separate waitlist
There fb isn’t full yet so I don’t think so. Unless someone reached out to them and they were told otherwise.
what was your question, and what did you expect them to say/do?
I’m in the same boat lol. Sent new letters of rec, updated DA experience, letters of intent/interest. Same response. It is what it is
I sent them a question regarding a new letter of recommendation, along with telling them I finished my MA. I just wanted to know if giving them a new LoR was worthwhile and they'll take it into consideration. They didn't answer, they said they noted my info. After I responded to them they just said they couldn't accept the letter from me directly (which I didn't give them, I gave them my unofficial transcript).
would you mind sharing a screenshot? Obviously, don't dox anyone.
could this include admin/staff?
Yea this is to those that have been sent so there’s a handful that havent accepted yet
I never heard we were required. I joined 2 months after my acceptance out of my own free will
mind I ask for your stats? volunteering?
I called earlier this week and the lady on the phone said they are still accepting students but it is up to the admissions committee when they do so. She couldn’t share any more information than that!
damn, sorry to hear. were you accepted elsewhere?
no-- I only applied in IL to UIC & MWU due having to stay instate (family)
no unfortunately. I sent my new dat score late im assuming maybe thats why?
They probably filled their class at this point and will only accept anyone else based on if someone drops their seat over the summer 😭😭😭
and under what circumstance do people do that?
physical and mental health
it only happens rarely, but can occur all the way until school starts
Are you instate or oos?
instate!
Are they full or is there 1 seat left?
