*~*~*~* Official 2017-2018 Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread *~*~*~*

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hotandsoursoup said:
Interview #5
School: BU
Notification date: 11/20/17
Method of notification: email
Residency: NY
AADSAS mail-out date: 08/08/17
Application complete date: 09/05/17
GPA (science, overall) (3.5, 3.6)
DAT: (AA 21 / TS 21 / PAT 17 🤔/ RC 23 / none below 17)
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What do the interview dates look like?
 
School: UMMC SOD
Notification date: 8-31-17
Method of notification: email
Residency: Mississippi
AADSAS mail-out date: 7-5-17
Application complete date: 7-25-17
GPA (science, overall) 3.8 overall: 3.7 Science
 
Hey everyone! Congrats to those who already interviewed and good luck to those with future interviews and/or waiting to hear from schools! I'm a current 1st year dental student and I started making dental vlogs and pre-dent videos in my spare time. A recent one that I made is all about preparing for dental school interviews (one-on-one, group, and MMI). My whole class contributed tips that I've included in my video and thought you guys might find it useful!
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Thanks for sharing everyone. This board and thread have been encouraging and helpful.
Now that the cycle is winding down for what it's worth I applied to 10 schools.
I got 9 interviews to date - and accepted 7 of those.
My DAT AA/PAT is a 23/23 and my GPA is 4.0 in Biochemistry.
 
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jnoh said:
You're not alone, I've seen a lot of people post in the 'Countdown to December 1st' thread. All you need is one! Where did you interview at?

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Really? That's a relief to hear. I genuinely am happy for everyone getting so many interviews, but good to know that I'm not completely alone. I interviewed at USC. I initially hoped to apply to 10+ schools but after getting into a car accident, death of a family, etc., I just couldn't afford to. :/
 
Citash said:
Really? That's a relief to hear. I genuinely am happy for everyone getting so many interviews, but good to know that I'm not completely alone. I interviewed at USC. I initially hoped to apply to 10+ schools but after getting into a car accident, death of a family, etc., I just couldn't afford to :/
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Good luck this cycle!! Did you only apply to USC?

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jnoh said:
Good luck this cycle!! Did you only apply to USC?

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Thank you so much! Good luck to you too!
I applied to 4 other California schools. Maybe if this cycle doesn't work out, I'll apply to different states next cycle.. but I'll keep my hopes up!
 
Citash said:
Thank you so much! Good luck to you too!
I applied to 4 other California schools. Maybe if this cycle doesn't work out, I'll apply to different states next cycle.. but I'll keep my hopes up!
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Have you been on the countdown thread? Lots of encouragement!

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Rejected from Nova

Stats for reference:
AADSAS complete: submitted 6/3, transcripts verified mid/end of July, but didn't take DAT until 7/30
Residency: FL
GPA: 3.88 overall GPA, 3.68 sci GPA
DAT: 21 AA/19 TS/17 PAT/18 BIO/20 gen Chem/23 o Chem/25 RC/19 QR
 
Hey guys, Congrats to everyone who has gotten interviews and are anxiously waiting for dec 1st. As for me, i have applied to 8 schools and haven't gotten a single interview invite. Should I start worrying and just prepare for next cycle? My stats are:

oGPA: 3.42 sGPA: 3.26
DAT: 19 AA, 19 TS, 17 PAT, 18 QR, 21 RC
280 hrs of Shadowing and Dual degree in Biochemistry & Chemistry
Very active in many organizations

Applied to: VCU, Maryland, UNC, Howard, USC, Temple, West VA, NYU
 
sukhdo said:
Hey guys, Congrats to everyone who has gotten interviews and are anxiously waiting for dec 1st. As for me, i have applied to 8 schools and haven't gotten a single interview invite. Should I start worrying and just prepare for next cycle? My stats are:

oGPA: 3.42 sGPA: 3.26
DAT: 19 AA, 19 TS, 17 PAT, 18 QR, 21 RC
280 hrs of Shadowing and Dual degree in Biochemistry & Chemistry
Very active in many organizations

Applied to: VCU, Maryland, UNC, Howard, USC, Temple, West VA, NYU
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Too soon to tell.. I would wait until the bulk of post-dec interviews are given out before preparing for next cycle.

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sukhdo said:
Hey guys, Congrats to everyone who has gotten interviews and are anxiously waiting for dec 1st. As for me, i have applied to 8 schools and haven't gotten a single interview invite. Should I start worrying and just prepare for next cycle? My stats are:

oGPA: 3.42 sGPA: 3.26
DAT: 19 AA, 19 TS, 17 PAT, 18 QR, 21 RC
280 hrs of Shadowing and Dual degree in Biochemistry & Chemistry
Very active in many organizations

Applied to: VCU, Maryland, UNC, Howard, USC, Temple, West VA, NYU
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I agree too soon to tell, but a higher DAT will give you better chance since the sGPA is slightly on the low side
 
sukhdo said:
Hey guys, Congrats to everyone who has gotten interviews and are anxiously waiting for dec 1st. As for me, i have applied to 8 schools and haven't gotten a single interview invite. Should I start worrying and just prepare for next cycle? My stats are:

oGPA: 3.42 sGPA: 3.26
DAT: 19 AA, 19 TS, 17 PAT, 18 QR, 21 RC
280 hrs of Shadowing and Dual degree in Biochemistry & Chemistry
Very active in many organizations

Applied to: VCU, Maryland, UNC, Howard, USC, Temple, West VA, NYU
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I would say don't expect to be rejected, but planning ahead is never a bad idea. The AADSAS app asks 'what has changed since your last application?' and if you haven't been taking classes or volunteering or working or something to enhance your app, it might be detrimental. Maybe consider retaking the DAT, especially focusing on your PAT.

With that being said, it isn't over yet!! You still have a chance for this year, good luck!

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jnoh said:
I don't remember if I ever said, but with my 2 (Roseman and IU) interviews I've already had 3 rejections (ASDOH, UNLV, and Washington). With 13 applications I'm still waiting to hear back from 8... but hopefully this Friday goes well!!

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I applied to UNLV and Washington as well I haven't heard anything back from them did they email you?
 
Citash said:
I feel like I'm the only one who's only gotten one interview so far 🤔 Should I be worried?
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I wouldn't be too worried I only got one interview as well and only two rejections so far (loma linda and Nova) from out of 10+ schools, also I had a couple of friends last cycle who only got post December interviews and all of them got accepted.
 
Interview #1
School: Washington
Notification date: 8/16
Method of notification: email
Residency: WA
AADSAS mail-out date: 7/24
Application complete date: 7/27
GPA (science, overall): 3.25s, 3.39
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 22/21/22/22/no


Interview #2 (post dec)
School: Touro
Notification date: 11/8
Method of notification: email
AADSAS mail-out date: 7/24
Application complete date: 10/6


Interview #3 (post dec)
School: WesternU
Notification date: 11/10
Method of notification: email
AADSAS mail-out date: 7/24
Application complete date: 8/10
 
yasc said:
I wouldn't be too worried I only got one interview as well and only two rejections so far (loma linda and Nova) from out of 10+ schools, also I had a couple of friends last cycle who only got post December interviews and all of them got accepted.
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That gives me hope! I got rejected from Loma Linda as well. The lady I spoke to on the phone said it was because of the 19 on RC. Hoping we both hear good news soon 🙂 Best of luck to you!
 
Citash said:
That gives me hope! I got rejected from Loma Linda as well. The lady I spoke to on the phone said it was because of the 19 on RC. Hoping we both hear good news soon 🙂 Best of luck to you!
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Loma Linda heavily favors SDA students from what I hear when I asked why I got rejected they basically sent me a copy and pasted response listing every reason possible lol
 
sukhdo said:
Hey guys, Congrats to everyone who has gotten interviews and are anxiously waiting for dec 1st. As for me, i have applied to 8 schools and haven't gotten a single interview invite. Should I start worrying and just prepare for next cycle? My stats are:

oGPA: 3.42 sGPA: 3.26
DAT: 19 AA, 19 TS, 17 PAT, 18 QR, 21 RC
280 hrs of Shadowing and Dual degree in Biochemistry & Chemistry
Very active in many organizations

Applied to: VCU, Maryland, UNC, Howard, USC, Temple, West VA, NYU
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Echoing what everyone else has said in that it never hurts to prepare.
But also, when did you apply?
 
Are there alot of post-dec interviews and are they only offered during December? I'm just confused on how they give out interviews after dec 1st after giving out seats.
 
Should I call the offices if something is wrong with my application or is that pushing it? I did get the confirmation emails and sent in the money, but never heard back since.
 
sukhdo said:
Should I call the offices if something is wrong with my application or is that pushing it? I did get the confirmation emails and sent in the money, but never heard back since.
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I wouldn't call right now, they're swamped right now with dec 1 right around the corner. There will be plenty of post-december interviews, you just have to be patient
 
sukhdo said:
Are there alot of post-dec interviews and are they only offered during December? I'm just confused on how they give out interviews after dec 1st after giving out seats.
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Post-December interviews go until all spots are filled, usually through the spring. They don't fill every spot on december 1st and people will decline acceptances for other schools, so just sit tight.
 
sukhdo said:
Hey guys, Congrats to everyone who has gotten interviews and are anxiously waiting for dec 1st. As for me, i have applied to 8 schools and haven't gotten a single interview invite. Should I start worrying and just prepare for next cycle? My stats are:

oGPA: 3.42 sGPA: 3.26
DAT: 19 AA, 19 TS, 17 PAT, 18 QR, 21 RC
280 hrs of Shadowing and Dual degree in Biochemistry & Chemistry
Very active in many organizations

Applied to: VCU, Maryland, UNC, Howard, USC, Temple, West VA, NYU
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Hey, did you ever receive the supplemental application from Maryland? If you did I would say wait and see what happens (usually means an interview). NYU and USC interviews well into the spring and with your stats you have a shot!
 
Very nervous for December 1st, just hope I hear something on that day...
Have had 3 interviews, and have 2 more lined up post December 1st, so hoping it all works out for the best. I remember when I took the DAT, I had a countdown app on my phone and I willed that each day would pass slowly. Now I just want Friday to come and for this anticipation to be over.
 
this one was a BIG shock :nod:

Interview #11 (post-dec obv)
School: UCLA
Notification date: 11/27
Method of notification: email
Residency: WA
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/6
Application complete date: 6/21
GPA (science, overall) 3.59, 3.66
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): AA 22/ TS 22/ PAT 23/ RC 21/ none below 17
 
Rejection #1
School: Dental College of Georgia
Notification date: 11/28/17
Method of notification: email
Residency: FL
GPA (science, overall) (s3.49, o3.63)
DAT: (AA 20 / TS 20 / PAT 19 / RC 23 / None below 17)

I wasn't really expecting to get an interview invitation due to my average stats and my residency, but figured I'd give it a shot anyway!
 
Hey all! I am super late to post, but I just wanted to give some hope/good vibes to those who applied later on in the cycle. I submitted my primary application at the end of September and in early October. I really wasn’t expecting to hear back from schools until this month at least, but I got my first interview only 2 weeks later! I applied to 9 schools and have heard back from 7 so far. Have faith in your application guys! We got this!

Interview #1
School: Meharry
Notification date: 10/11
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/6
Status: Declined Interview

Interview #2
School: Nova Southeastern
Notification date: 10/11
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/10
Status: Interviewed (end of October)

Interview #3
School: Maryland
Notification date: 10/19
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/13
Status: Post-Dec Interview

Interview #4
School: Temple
Notification date: 10/24
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/9
Status: Interviewed (mid-November)

Interview #5
School: Rutgers
Notification date: 10/25
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: received app 10/6
Status: Interviewed (mid-November)

Interview #6
School: LECOM
Notification date: 11/1
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/8
Status: Post-Dec Interview

Interview #7
School: Tufts
Notification date: 11/7
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/25
Status: Post-Dec Interview

Stats:
Residency: MD
GPA (science, overall) 3.73 sGPA/3.85 oGPA
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 18): 21/21/25/24/none
 
Chipotle4Life said:
Hey all! I am super late to post, but I just wanted to give some hope/good vibes to those who applied later on in the cycle. I submitted my primary application at the end of September and in early October. I really wasn’t expecting to hear back from schools until this month at least, but I got my first interview only 2 weeks later! I applied to 9 schools and have heard back from 7 so far. Have faith in your application guys! We got this!

Interview #1
School: Meharry
Notification date: 10/11
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/6
Status: Declined Interview

Interview #2
School: Nova Southeastern
Notification date: 10/11
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/10
Status: Interviewed (end of October)

Interview #3
School: Maryland
Notification date: 10/19
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/13
Status: Post-Dec Interview

Interview #4
School: Temple
Notification date: 10/24
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/9
Status: Interviewed (mid-November)

Interview #5
School: Rutgers
Notification date: 10/25
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: received app 10/6
Status: Interviewed (mid-November)

Interview #6
School: LECOM
Notification date: 11/1
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/8
Status: Post-Dec Interview

Interview #7
School: Tufts
Notification date: 11/7
Method of notification: email
Application complete date: 10/25
Status: Post-Dec Interview

Stats:
Residency: MD
GPA (science, overall) 3.73 sGPA/3.85 oGPA
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 18): 21/21/25/24/none
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Wow you heard back quick!! I did everything in August and still nothing....🙁
 
Rejection #2
University of Kentucky, received via email 11/29, app complete 6/28. 3.25sGPA, 3.5oGPA, 20AA, MI resident, applied to 15 schools.

Looks like they must be clearing the apps they have to go through as they prepare for December 1st lol.
 
Sweet_Tooth said:
Rejection #2
University of Kentucky, received via email 11/29, app complete 6/28. 3.25sGPA, 3.5oGPA, 20AA, MI resident, applied to 15 schools.

Looks like they must be clearing the apps they have to go through as they prepare for December 1st lol.
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Did you get the hold for comparison email?
 
Might as well post these since Dec 1st is right around the corner. Perhaps my low GPA can inspire other low GPA applicants in the future. I know I definitely looked in past threads for others in a similar situation as myself.

Interview #1

School: UDM
Notification date: 07/24
Method of notification: E-mail
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/06
Application complete date: 07/14
GPA (science, overall): 3.1sGPA, 3.2oGPA
DAT (24AA/26TS/20PAT/none below a 17)

Interview #2

School: Nova
Notification date: 08/03
Method of notification: E-mail
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/06
Application complete date: 07/14
GPA (science, overall): 3.1sGPA, 3.2oGPA
DAT (24AA/26TS/20PAT/none below a 17)

Interview #3

School: LECOM
Notification date: 08/22
Method of notification: E-mail
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/06
Application complete date: 07/26
GPA (science, overall): 3.1sGPA, 3.2oGPA
DAT (24AA/26TS/20PAT/none below a 17)

Interview #4

School: UNE
Notification date: 08/22
Method of notification: E-mail
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/18
Application complete date: 07/14
GPA (science, overall): 3.1sGPA, 3.2oGPA
DAT (24AA/26TS/20PAT/none below a 17)

Interview #5

School: Indiana
Notification date: 08/25
Method of notification: E-mail
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/06
Application complete date: 07/27
GPA (science, overall): 3.1sGPA, 3.2oGPA
DAT (24AA/26TS/20PAT/none below a 17)
 
acemason said:
Might as well post these since Dec 1st is right around the corner. Perhaps my low GPA can inspire other low GPA applicants in the future. I know I definitely looked in past threads for others in a similar situation as myself.

Interview #1

School: UDM
Notification date: 07/24
Method of notification: E-mail
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/06
Application complete date: 07/14
GPA (science, overall): 3.1sGPA, 3.2oGPA
DAT (24AA/26TS/20PAT/none below a 17)

Interview #2

School: Nova
Notification date: 08/03
Method of notification: E-mail
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/06
Application complete date: 07/14
GPA (science, overall): 3.1sGPA, 3.2oGPA
DAT (24AA/26TS/20PAT/none below a 17)

Interview #3

School: LECOM
Notification date: 08/22
Method of notification: E-mail
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/06
Application complete date: 07/26
GPA (science, overall): 3.1sGPA, 3.2oGPA
DAT (24AA/26TS/20PAT/none below a 17)

Interview #4

School: UNE
Notification date: 08/22
Method of notification: E-mail
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/18
Application complete date: 07/14
GPA (science, overall): 3.1sGPA, 3.2oGPA
DAT (24AA/26TS/20PAT/none below a 17)

Interview #5

School: Indiana
Notification date: 08/25
Method of notification: E-mail
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/06
Application complete date: 07/27
GPA (science, overall): 3.1sGPA, 3.2oGPA
DAT (24AA/26TS/20PAT/none below a 17)
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That TS though..

Congrats! Hope you hear back on 12/1.

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burritoz said:
this one was a BIG shock :nod:

Interview #11 (post-dec obv)
School: UCLA
Notification date: 11/27
Method of notification: email
Residency: WA
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/6
Application complete date: 6/21
GPA (science, overall) 3.59, 3.66
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): AA 22/ TS 22/ PAT 23/ RC 21/ none below 17
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Hi, burritoz, may I know when your UCLA interview is?
 
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