prayingtoorthogods
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Which ones did you apply to if you don’t mind me asking?
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Bracketbandit
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Do schools typically send interview invites out in the AM, PM or throughout the day? Just curious!
I would like to ask if UCLA, San Antonio, Kentucky, Boston, Case Western, Ohio State, and Indiana sent a complete application for orthodontic residency. I know that Indiana sent invites, but I didn't receive a complete application. Can anyone tell me, please, and thanks so much.
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Only Indiana sent complete emails I believe
It varies from program to program! I have gotten some mid-morning, some afternoon, and some in the evenings. Comes at the most random time when you're not refreshing your email all the time haha.
Hockey_Ortho
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Very common for programs to do that. Seton was the same way.
Also no, it will typically only be 1 round of invites
ChemE_Ortho
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Only a few so far. If you look back on a previous page there is a list of schools that have sent invites out. I would imagine several more will be sent out over the next two or three weeks.
orthogen232
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Oklahoma didn't send out invites yet?
8/10/25 (email) Iowa, Interview 9/19/25 with a social on 9/18/25
8/19/25 (email) Seton Hill, Interview on 9/12 with a social on 9/11
8/22/25 (email) UIC, Interview dates 10/1,10/2,10/3 with socials 10/1 or 10/2
8/26/25 (email) CTOR Academy, Interview 9/18/25, with social on 9/17/25
8/27/25 (email) Indiana, Interview dates 10/6, 10/7, with social on 10/6
These are the ones we are aware of so far.
protalks102
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I think they are doing rolling interview invites. I received one from OU (interview dates either on Sep 26 or Oct 3 with social the night before) but I know they are still sending them out
I think Seton Hill is also doing rolling interviews or they sent out another round. I received one this morning for 9/12 interview and 9/11 social.
wannabeorthodr
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To those who have gotten an interview so far - Does the ADEA PASS status on that program change for you? Or does it show up on Dental Match website right away?
8/10/25 (email) Iowa, Interview 9/19/25 with a social on 9/18/25
8/19/25 (email) Seton Hill, Interview on 9/12 with a social on 9/11
8/22/25 (email) UIC, Interview dates 10/1,10/2,10/3 with socials 10/1 or 10/2
8/26/25 (email) CTOR Academy, Interview 9/18/25, with social on 9/17/25
8/27/25 (email) Indiana, Interview dates 10/6, 10/7, with social on 10/6
9/2/25 (email) Nebraska, Interview dates 9/25 or 9/26, with social on 9/24 or 9/25
8/19/25 (email) Seton Hill, Interview on 9/12 with a social on 9/11
8/22/25 (email) UIC, Interview dates 10/1,10/2,10/3 with socials 10/1 or 10/2
8/26/25 (email) CTOR Academy, Interview 9/18/25, with social on 9/17/25
8/27/25 (email) Indiana, Interview dates 10/6, 10/7, with social on 10/6
9/2/25 (email) Nebraska, Interview dates 9/25 or 9/26, with social on 9/24 or 9/25
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ortho26
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Mine haven't updated from "Completed" on PASS and there's nothing for me for interviews on the match website
Hi! Quick question... When did you receive your interview invite and how do you know they're still doing rolling invites? Just wondering if I should cross them off my list.
protalks102
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I received it on 08/05! But I know a week ago they reached out to someone to send in the OU supplemental bc they were still giving interviews.
Can you share your profile ?
wannabeorthodr
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I feel like this thread is oddly quiet or schools are just taking longer to send out interview invites this year? Just casually checking my email one million times a day ugh
based on the '25 list, a lot of interviews came in mid september. still early. i also asked a resident at my school today (NYU) and he said he personally got a lot of interviews at the end of september
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8/10/25 (email) Iowa, Interview 9/19/25 with a social on 9/18/25
8/19/25 (email) Seton Hill, Interview on 9/12 with a social on 9/11
8/22/25 (email) UIC, Interview dates 10/1,10/2,10/3 with socials 10/1 or 10/2
8/26/25 (email) CTOR Academy, Interview 9/18/25, with social on 9/17/25
8/27/25 (email) Indiana, Interview dates 10/6, 10/7, with social on 10/6
9/2/25 (email) Nebraska, Interview dates 9/25 or 9/26, with social on 9/24 or 9/25
9/3/25 (email) Tufts, Interview dates 10/8, 10/9, 10/10, with social on 10/7, 10/8, 10/9
8/19/25 (email) Seton Hill, Interview on 9/12 with a social on 9/11
8/22/25 (email) UIC, Interview dates 10/1,10/2,10/3 with socials 10/1 or 10/2
8/26/25 (email) CTOR Academy, Interview 9/18/25, with social on 9/17/25
8/27/25 (email) Indiana, Interview dates 10/6, 10/7, with social on 10/6
9/2/25 (email) Nebraska, Interview dates 9/25 or 9/26, with social on 9/24 or 9/25
9/3/25 (email) Tufts, Interview dates 10/8, 10/9, 10/10, with social on 10/7, 10/8, 10/9
What have you done in your career, your profile , research , leadership, grades , if you don’t mind sharing
I believe we will get to these types of responses after Match Day.
All the schools I applied to that sent confirmation emails said to expect an email by the end of September/early October. It means it is still early to hear back from some of them. But that still doesn't help our anxiety.
8/10/25 (email) Iowa, Interview 9/19/25 with a social on 9/18/25
8/19/25 (email) Seton Hill, Interview on 9/12 with a social on 9/11
8/22/25 (email) UIC, Interview dates 10/1,10/2,10/3 with socials 10/1 or 10/2
8/26/25 (email) CTOR Academy, Interview 9/18/25, with social on 9/17/25
8/27/25 (email) Indiana, Interview dates 10/6, 10/7, with social on 10/6
9/2/25 (email) Nebraska, Interview dates 9/25 or 9/26, with social on 9/24 or 9/25
9/3/25 (email) Tufts, Interview dates 10/8, 10/9, 10/10, with social on 10/7, 10/8, 10/9
9/4/25 (email) UAB, Interview dates 10/16 or 10/17
8/19/25 (email) Seton Hill, Interview on 9/12 with a social on 9/11
8/22/25 (email) UIC, Interview dates 10/1,10/2,10/3 with socials 10/1 or 10/2
8/26/25 (email) CTOR Academy, Interview 9/18/25, with social on 9/17/25
8/27/25 (email) Indiana, Interview dates 10/6, 10/7, with social on 10/6
9/2/25 (email) Nebraska, Interview dates 9/25 or 9/26, with social on 9/24 or 9/25
9/3/25 (email) Tufts, Interview dates 10/8, 10/9, 10/10, with social on 10/7, 10/8, 10/9
9/4/25 (email) UAB, Interview dates 10/16 or 10/17
an interview invite?
ortho lover
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Colorado also sent out
orthodream007
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For those who got on to residency, any tips for actually preparing for the interview? I am aware of the typical questions, but what did you do to handle stress on the day, etc.? Any curveball questions? How were the socials? Any specific expectations other than to just be yourself?
What dates were offered for interview?
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sharkie19830
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Tufts sent out interviews today as well!
ortho.ortho!!
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Congrats! Can I ask when you applied? It seems like they may be sending them out in batches instead of all at once
sharkie19830
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Thanks! I applied end of May/beginning of June timeframe.
Buldak
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Be able to answer questions about yourself and cv. Every interview I went to they asked me about my research so know every specific detail about it. Often a resident will reach out to you before the interview so ask them questions about the faculty. Be able to answer really well why you want to go to the program. I found that the socials were a good time to find an answer to that question.
Socials are seriously just meant to be relaxing so just be yourself. Be sure to eat because it’s easy to get lost in talking to people and don’t be afraid to go back to your hotel early if your social battery is drained because you’ll need it on interview day. The residents will be able to tell if you’re trying too hard or being disingenuous. We’re looking for people who we can see as our future littles so talk to everyone!
BU sent out as well
orthodream007
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do you know the dates? confirmed?
Oct 31 is interview day and social on 11/6, but they send more than once
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I heard last year they sent more than once, not sure though
The social is days after the interview ?
Yes
Is Tufts going to send invites again? Any thy
orthoortho2026
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I’ve never seen a school do that wow lol
Did UIC send a complete application confirmation email ? & Do they normally send out multiple invite rounds ?
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ortho lover
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Can someone please update the list of interviews? I am pretty worried 😔
Aligned_roots
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I was emailed when the application fee and photo were received. They stated if anything was missing they would reach out.
They already sent out their interviews invites.
protalks102
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8/10/25 (email) Iowa, Interview 9/19/25 with a social on 9/18/25
8/19/25 (email) Seton Hill, Interview on 9/12 with a social on 9/11
8/22/25 (email) UIC, Interview dates 10/1,10/2,10/3 with socials 10/1 or 10/2
8/26/25 (email) CTOR Academy, Interview 9/18/25, with social on 9/17/25
8/27/25 (email) Indiana, Interview dates 10/6, 10/7, with social on 10/6
9/2/25 (email) Nebraska, Interview dates 9/25 or 9/26, with social on 9/24 or 9/25
9/3/25 (email) Tufts, Interview dates 10/8, 10/9, 10/10, with social on 10/7, 10/8, 10/9
9/3/25 (email) LSU, Interview dates 10/16 or 10/17 with social on 10/16
9/3/25 (email) Houston, Interview dates 10/16 or 10/17 with social on 10/15 or 10/16
9/4/25 (email) UAB, Interview dates 10/16 or 10/17
Any thoughts on USC? I heard its an expensive program, anyone has an idea w they are looking for?
