*~*~*~* Official 2018-2019 Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread *~*~*~*

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jj.work said:
Been trying to decide my top 5, in case I get admitted to all. What do guys think of this list? View attachment 242206


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I would definitely go to UF over Nova. 1) it's way cheaper 2) Quality of education is way better. I definitely know where you are coming from as I did my bachelor's and master's at UF and sometimes you want change but I wouldn't push them down your list just because of that. Maybe if you were doing the DMD/PhD which takes 8 years, then I would consider going somewhere else. Other than that, UF is 100% worth staying for another 4 years.
 
.Toothless. said:
I would definitely go to UF over Nova. 1) it's way cheaper 2) Quality of education is way better. I definitely know where you are coming from as I did my bachelor's and master's at UF and sometimes you want change but I wouldn't push them down your list just because of that. Maybe if you were doing the DMD/PhD which takes 8 years, then I would consider going somewhere else. Other than that, UF is 100% worth staying for another 4 years.
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Couldn't PM you so I hope you don't mind me saying this. But you got an interview at UF and got rejected from LECOM and Nova without an interview?! Seems like the two Florida private schools are gonna be missing out on good candidates.
 
BullGator1004 said:
Couldn't PM you so I hope you don't mind me saying this. But you got an interview at UF and got rejected from LECOM and Nova without an interview?! Seems like the two Florida private schools are gonna be missing out on good candidates.
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No, I don't mind at all!! I'm not exactly sure why I got rejected but that's very true! They were totally on my list as I would love to stay in Florida. I absolutely love LECOM too 🙁
 
Deferred Application #1
School: Iowa
Notification date: 11/20/18
Method of notification: Email
Residency: AK
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/29/18
Application complete date: 6/11/18
GPA (science, overall): 3.75, 3.87
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 21/20/25/24/none
 
I just got a pre-december interview! I really didn't think there were any left but it seems that my prayers have been answered!

Interview #3
School: Tufts School of Dental Medicine
Notification date: November 20th, 2018
Method of notification: Email
Residency: Minnesota
Application complete date: August 14th, 2018
GPA (science, overall): 3.24, 3.4
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 23/22/22/27
Dates available OR your interview date: November 26th
 
I just received an interview invitation to WesternU in Pomona, and scheduled it for February 2nd! It's probably a little late by then but still super stocked!

Interview #1
School: UNLV School of Dental Medicine
Notification Date: 9/10/18
Method of notification: Email
Residency: NV
Application Complete Date: 7/9/18
GPA (science, overall): 3.19, 3.34 (Strong upward trend)
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 23/22/22/23/none
Dates available OR your interview date: October 12th

Interview #2
School: Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Notification Date: 9/14/18
Method of notification: Email
Residency: NV
Application Complete Date: 7/9/18
GPA (science, overall): 3.19, 3.34 (strong upward trend)
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 23/22/22/23/none
Dates available OR your interview date: October 16th

Interview #3
School: Western University College of Dental Medicine
Notification Date: 11/21/18
Method of notification: Email
Residency: NV
Application Complete Date: 7/9/18
GPA (science, overall): 3.19, 3.34 (strong upward trend)
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 23/22/22/23/none
Dates available OR your interview date: February 2nd
 
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Interview #6
School: Western
Notification date: 11/21
Method of notification: Email
Residency: KS
TMDSAS mail-out date: 6/3
Application complete date: June
GPA: 3.2 sgpa, 3.4 cgpa
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 21/21/18/23/qr 16
interview date: 2/2

Also was rejected this week from my state school UMKC.
 
DigitalDental said:
I just got a pre-december interview! I really didn't think there were any left but it seems that my prayers have been answered!

Interview #3
School: Tufts School of Dental Medicine
Notification date: November 20th, 2018
Method of notification: Email
Residency: Minnesota
Application complete date: August 14th, 2018
GPA (science, overall): 3.24, 3.4
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 23/22/22/27
Dates available OR your interview date: November 26th
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I called to reschedule my Nov 26th interview to a later date a few days ago. They never got back to me :woot:
 
Interview #8
School: UNLV
Notification date: 11/26/18
Method of notification: Email
Residency: MA
AADSAS mail-out date: 7/20
Application complete date: 9/x/18
GPA (science, overall): oGPA 3.48, sGPA 3.55
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 27/29/25/21/no
 
Interview #4
School: Tufts School of Dental Medicine
Notification date: November 26th, 2018
Method of notification: Email
Residency: Florida
Application complete date: September 5th, 2018
GPA (science, overall): 3.56, 3.65
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 23/21/20/30
Dates available OR your interview date: December 10th
 
6 days before Dec 3
2 days before LECOM interview lol

Interview #5
School: Touro College of Dental Medicine
Notification date: November 27th, 2018
Method of notification: Email
Residency: Michigan
Application complete date: August 13, 2018
GPA (science, overall): 3.5, 3.64
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 19//19/20/21/ None
Dates available OR your interview date: Have to call
 
The Piano Guy said:
6 days before Dec 3
2 days before LECOM interview lol

Interview #5
School: Touro College of Dental Medicine
Notification date: November 27th, 2018
Method of notification: Email
Residency: Michigan
Application complete date: August 13, 2018
GPA (science, overall): 3.5, 3.64
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 19//19/20/21/ None
Dates available OR your interview date: Have to call
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Congrats! Busy bee 🙂
 
The Piano Guy said:
6 days before Dec 3
2 days before LECOM interview lol

Interview #5
School: Touro College of Dental Medicine
Notification date: November 27th, 2018
Method of notification: Email
Residency: Michigan
Application complete date: August 13, 2018
GPA (science, overall): 3.5, 3.64
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 19//19/20/21/ None
Dates available OR your interview date: Have to call
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Congrats, are you excited to get some good weather in 2 days? I've been checking all week and as of right now it looks like sunny and mid 60s
 
I'm not sure what to make of my list. I applied to 20 schools for better odds and got 4 interviews. I have zero rejections, does that mean I'm gonna get a bunch of post dec. interviews?
 
Has anyone not herd from a majority of their schools.. I've gotten 2 rejections 1 from NOVA and the other from MWU-AZ(but they offered me a pharmacy spot lol??). But other then that I have gotten a few we're still reviewing your application but from majority of other schools nothing. Dead Silence lol..
 
rocafella said:
Has anyone not herd from a majority of their schools.. I've gotten 2 rejections 1 from NOVA and the other from MWU-AZ(but they offered me a pharmacy spot lol??). But other then that I have gotten a few we're still reviewing your application but from majority of other schools nothing. Dead Silence lol..
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Do you mind sharing your stats and your shadowing & volunteer hours, etc.?
 
rocafella said:
Has anyone not herd from a majority of their schools.. I've gotten 2 rejections 1 from NOVA and the other from MWU-AZ(but they offered me a pharmacy spot lol??). But other then that I have gotten a few we're still reviewing your application but from majority of other schools nothing. Dead Silence lol..
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I applied to 12 and currently have 2 rejections (ASDOH & LECOM), 1 waitlist at MWUAZ, and I had 1 interview. Silence from everywhere else as well, hang in there, hopefully you’ll hear more post December 🙂
 
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I applied to 15, hear back and interviewed at 3, 0 rejections and silence from the rest.
 
rocafella said:
Has anyone not herd from a majority of their schools.. I've gotten 2 rejections 1 from NOVA and the other from MWU-AZ(but they offered me a pharmacy spot lol??). But other then that I have gotten a few we're still reviewing your application but from majority of other schools nothing. Dead Silence lol..
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I applied to 20 and have 4 interviews and 16 quiet, also 0 rejections. It's a little unnerving
 
MacAttack66 said:
Do you mind sharing your stats and your shadowing & volunteer hours, etc.?
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Undergraduate GPA: 3.3 (strong trend after my second year, basically a 3.6++ since then )
Masters GPA: 4.0 would have been a 4.33 if they didn't change the scale ...haha..
AA 21 TS 20
300+ hours shadowing & volunteering over the years, over 40,000$ in scholarships and awards and a strong personal statement.

TXgirl47 said:
I applied to 12 and currently have 2 rejections (ASDOH & LECOM), 1 waitlist at MWUAZ, and I had 1 interview. Silence from everywhere else as well, hang in there, hopefully you’ll hear more post December 🙂
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I rally hope so post dec 3rd. I know the cycle is still super early but goodness....

SalinasDDS said:
I applied to 20 and have 4 interviews and 16 quiet, also 0 rejections. It's a little unnerving
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at least you got those interviews ! Still unnerving im sure but I haven't herd jack lol
 
wtbad6 said:
Congrats to everyone who has interviewed and good luck on Dec. 3! I have been following this thread a little bit throughout the cycle and hoping for luck come Post-Dec. Applied to about 13 schools and 0 interviews.
GPA: 3.53
SGPA: 3.35
AA/TS: 19
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Can i ask when you applied? Hopefully you hear back post dec
 
dentbin1 said:
Can i ask when you applied? Hopefully you hear back post dec
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Majority of my applications were submitted between June and mid July. I added about 3 apps in August and September. Was waitlisted for interview at MWU-AZ and rejected from NOVA.

And lol thanks me too! Hope your cycle is going well!
 
This Weekends = "Entire Year"!
To pass time: my plan on Saturday to volunteer at a hospital and then eight-hour shift at work. And Sunday I will go to a mall, dinner at a restaurant, watch a movie, and play video games! Time should pass quicker 🙂
What would you do? Would be interesting to learn how others spend their time and incorporate in the future.
 
Firik said:
This Weekends = "Entire Year"!
To pass time: my plan on Saturday to volunteer at a hospital and then eight-hour shift at work. And Sunday I will go to a mall, dinner at a restaurant, watch a movie, and play video games! Time should pass quicker 🙂
What would you do? Would be interesting to learn how others spend time and perhaps give me new ideas something new to do in the future.
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I’m watching the Patriots and Vikings game on Sunday! Go Pats! :clap:
 
Firik said:
This Weekends = "Entire Year"!
To pass time: my plan on Saturday to volunteer at a hospital and then eight-hour shift at work. And Sunday I will go to a mall, dinner at a restaurant, watch a movie, and play video games! Time should pass quicker 🙂
What would you do? Would be interesting to learn how others spend their time and incorporate in the future.
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Working like 12 hour shifts both Saturday and Sunday during the day. When I get home Sunday night, I'll probably play video games until midnight, hope for some news then, and then probably won't be able to sleep at all despite being exhausted. [emoji28]
 
Firik said:
This Weekends = "Entire Year"!
To pass time: my plan on Saturday to volunteer at a hospital and then eight-hour shift at work. And Sunday I will go to a mall, dinner at a restaurant, watch a movie, and play video games! Time should pass quicker 🙂
What would you do? Would be interesting to learn how others spend their time and incorporate in the future.
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Packing for my cross-country move in 3 weeks, preparing for several presentations, and working on capstone projects. The end is near.
 
Firik said:
This Weekends = "Entire Year"!
To pass time: my plan on Saturday to volunteer at a hospital and then eight-hour shift at work. And Sunday I will go to a mall, dinner at a restaurant, watch a movie, and play video games! Time should pass quicker 🙂
What would you do? Would be interesting to learn how others spend their time and incorporate in the future.
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I'm going home to watch the Packer game at Lambeau Sunday, and tomorrow I'm writing papers for some of my classes. Hopefully that helps, but even today is taking forever to pass 🙁
 
Firik said:
This Weekends = "Entire Year"!
To pass time: my plan on Saturday to volunteer at a hospital and then eight-hour shift at work. And Sunday I will go to a mall, dinner at a restaurant, watch a movie, and play video games! Time should pass quicker 🙂
What would you do? Would be interesting to learn how others spend their time and incorporate in the future.
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I have finals coming up and a paper due (plus a group presentation to give next week). So, I have A LOT that I should be doing on all of them this weekend (should being the operative word :laugh:).

I'm going to try to try to work on these....but it is very, very hard to concentrate and do effective studying or writing right now!
 
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