***OFFICIAL UCLA 2007 Thread***

[aranjuez]

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NVgirl, I'm not seeing the group for some reason.

lifeisgood, come up some time, man. And for the rest of you, let's all meet up. We're going to be spending 4 years together, you figure we might as well get to know each other.

 

[Envision]

Good "bump" timing! Noemi called me today with the good news! Not confident enough yet to put "UCLA 2011" in my signature yet, but I'm pretty sure I'll be there with you guys in September!

I'm definitely excited enough, however, to finish every sentence I type for the rest of the day with an exclamation mark!

Congrats! welcome to the club 👍.

 

[Envision]

I'm all for a get-together too! That would be so fun!

Also...I decided to start a Facebook group for us so we could be cool like the other schools 🙂 I named it UCLA Dental Class of 2011 so you all should join!!!

Provide us with the link 😉

 

[rasheedwallace]

YESSSSSSS!!!!! I got the phone call from Noemi this morning. At this point, I'm not even sure how I got in, seeing how I'm an Oregon resident. I thought my chances were slim even after my interview. Now....UCSF interview this monday....what to do? what to do?

 

[NVgirl]

Here try this:

http://unr.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2235031011

Let me know if you find it...

 

[Envision]

Here try this:

http://unr.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2235031011

Let me know if you find it...

I joined. 🙂

 

[nate28]

I joined. 🙂

So did I.

YESSSSSSS!!!!! I got the phone call from Noemi this morning. At this point, I'm not even sure how I got in, seeing how I'm an Oregon resident. I thought my chances were slim even after my interview. Now....UCSF interview this monday....what to do? what to do?

Awsome!! Just tell everybody you charmed your way in! UCSF is a great school, but come to UCLA!!

 

[ConfusedOne]

yeah someone plan a get-together. how about some drinks?

 

[Envision]

weird... I called the housing office and the lady told me I have to fill out the online application in order to be considered for guaranteed housing.

😕 anyone has any more input on housing?

Hey Ice,

So i called Housing today, and it turns out we're all lottery applicants right now. UCLA dental has yet to send in their specifications for those who will recieve guaranteed housing. Oh, and i believe Life is throwing the party 😀.

 

[Envision]

YESSSSSSS!!!!! I got the phone call from Noemi this morning. At this point, I'm not even sure how I got in, seeing how I'm an Oregon resident. I thought my chances were slim even after my interview. Now....UCSF interview this monday....what to do? what to do?

Congrats Rash 👍. Hope to cyu next year. stupid UCSF never replied to me 😡.

 

[rasheedwallace]

Yeah, I'll see how I like UCSF. But honestly....it's gonna be pretty damn hard to turn down UCLA. However, the 8-5 pm Monday through Friday sounds so tough compared to ISO for UCSF...🙂

 

[Envision]

Any of you guys who were accepted from UCLA...have you guys heard/ gotten anything from them lately? Aren't we suppose to receive some financial aid pamphlets or school pamphlets or instructions or something 🙄?

 

[socalpredent]

Any of you guys who were accepted from UCLA...have you guys heard/ gotten anything from them lately? Aren't we suppose to receive some financial aid pamphlets or school pamphlets or instructions or something 🙄?

Hey hows it going Envision, I haven't received anything yet, but I did talk to Connie, the financial aid advisor last week, and she said that they'd be sending financial aid packets out sometime during February, so be on the lookout for those. 😎 I also talked to Noemi, and she had said that information regarding final transcripts and administrative stuff like that will be sent out around April.

 

[blackqueen02]

Hey guys.. first of all congratulations on your acceptance to the BEST SD!. I really envy you!
I got invited for interview for Feb, any advice??? is the essay question easy, considering english is my second language?
I would really appreciate any feedback.🙂

 

[mattykay84]

The essay isnt bad. Just show them that you have a good understanding of the english language and that should be fine. Im pretty sure if you get ann interview.. they allready think very highly of you. goodluck!

Hey guys.. first of all congratulations on your acceptance to the BEST SD!. I really envy you!
I got invited for interview for Feb, any advice??? is the essay question easy, considering english is my second language?
I would really appreciate any feedback.🙂

 

[icepinkish]

Hey Ice,

So i called Housing today, and it turns out we're all lottery applicants right now. UCLA dental has yet to send in their specifications for those who will recieve guaranteed housing. Oh, and i believe Life is throwing the party 😀.

Thanks Envision! and party sounds good 😀 .

Hey hows it going Envision, I haven't received anything yet, but I did talk to Connie, the financial aid advisor last week, and she said that they'd be sending financial aid packets out sometime during February, so be on the lookout for those. 😎 I also talked to Noemi, and she had said that information regarding final transcripts and administrative stuff like that will be sent out around April.

Noemi also said that we need to collect teeth, and related info will be sent out in April as well.

Hey guys.. first of all congratulations on your acceptance to the BEST SD!. I really envy you!
I got invited for interview for Feb, any advice??? is the essay question easy, considering english is my second language?
I would really appreciate any feedback.🙂

No worries BlackQueen. English is my second language, too, and I thought the essay wasn't difficult. There is really no way to (and no need to) prepare for it so just get a good night of sleep and relax. Good luck! I look forward to meeting you in september 🙂 .

 

[Envision]

To the new members of this thread. If you accepting UCLA's invitation, please include your name on our class list 😉.

update:
UCLA Class of 2011
----------------------------
1) envision
2) confusedone
3) lifeisgood
4) emioboy
5) NVgirl
6) Pilot Mike
7) DDSWannaBe2007
8) socalpredent
9) dentchick12345
10) Sly Wolf
11) jendent
12) sgdorfl90
13) kaydewd
14) Snahster
15) aranjuez
16) sedent
17) digdig
18) nate28
19) icepinkish
20) ryan85
21) mdj337
22) foreverl05
23) =)
24) maggiebear
25) TheBestDoctor

25/88 = 28.4%

Also, Check out our awesome ucla facebook group created by NVGirl:

http://unr.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2235031011

 

[blackqueen02]

As I said, I got an interview invitation for next week, but it says that I am not guaranteed a seat even if I do well on my interview... Most likely I will be placed on the waiting list. My question is, if I do get placed on the waitlist, what are my chances?? How many seats are available at the moment??
I really want to go to UCLA, but I've been accepted to Columbia already (I haven't sent the check though) and I don't want to risk my seat just to be waiting on UCLA.
Any advice??

 

[Envision]

As I said, I got an interview invitation for next week, but it says that I am not guaranteed a seat even if I do well on my interview... Most likely I will be placed on the waiting list. My question is, if I do get placed on the waitlist, what are my chances?? How many seats are available at the moment??
I really want to go to UCLA, but I've been accepted to Columbia already (I haven't sent the check though) and I don't want to risk my seat just to be waiting on UCLA.
Any advice??

Gosh, i guess UCLA has pretty much sent out all their primary acceptances then huh. I had a friend who interviewed late last year and was placed on the wait list. ultimately, he got in. I guess its luck of the draw, but if i were you, i would go ahead and send Columbia my deposit to secure my seat. then interview at UCLA and see what happens. best of luck to you.

 

[dat_student]

Bump... 🙂

 

[Mysteree]

Bump... 🙂

Hey Dat_student how are you? How's your first year coming along? Even though we're rivals..I feel compelled to ask, cause we went through the same hellish cycle last year 🙂

 

[dat_student]

Hey Dat_student how are you? How's your first year coming along? Even though we're rivals..I feel compelled to ask, cause we went through the same hellish cycle last year 🙂

Hello Mysteree,
So far so good. I love the faculty and my classmates. I've learned quite a lot. Everything looks gr8. How are you? How is your 1st yr? I met at least 20 USC students ~2-3 months ago. I also met the dean of USC. He is a great dean. He cares so much about dental students and the future of dentistry.
Keep in touch

 

[icepinkish]

Could anyone suggest a good anatomy textbook? I have some free time from now til dental school starts, and I may do some self-study (although highly unlikely 🙄 ). I am wondering which anatomy text is used by ucla dental students, or has anyone taken anatomy before and loved his/her textbook? Thanks in advence 😀 .

 

[Envision]

Could anyone suggest a good anatomy textbook? I have some free time from now til dental school starts, and I may do some self-study (although highly unlikely 🙄 ). I am wondering which anatomy text is used by ucla dental students, or has anyone taken anatomy before and loved his/her textbook? Thanks in advence 😀 .

Nerd!...so suggestions anyone? 😀

 

[dat_student]

Could anyone suggest a good anatomy textbook? I have some free time from now til dental school starts, and I may do some self-study (although highly unlikely 🙄 ). I am wondering which anatomy text is used by ucla dental students, or has anyone taken anatomy before and loved his/her textbook? Thanks in advence 😀 .

Dr. Miller's power points 🙂 Memorize those and you'll have a gr8 chance to EPR every single class in the fall... 😉

 

[MartinM]

Hey guys I'm kinda stuck between this decision...UOP vs UCLA...I have till the end of February to decide...help me out...please!!!

 

[dat_student]

Hey guys I'm kinda stuck between this decision...UOP vs UCLA...I have till the end of February to decide...help me out...please!!!

UCLA especially if you want to specialize & do really well on the boards...

 

[dat_student]

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[bl1ndfolded]

Has anyone from the January 19th interview heared anything yet?

 

[MartinM]

I interviewed on January 24th and they accepted me a week later...

 

[ziptree]

I receive too many PMs sometimes. Some of you tried to contact me but I couldn't see your private messages. You can always send me an email message. That's the best way. Email: [email protected]
BTW, if you really want to study ahead of time. After gross anatomy study biochem. 😉 Gross anatomy 1st, biochem 2nd. I can't distribute copyrighted materials and/or anything without permission. I'd be more than happy to give Dr. Miller's power points to anyone if he gives his approval. He probably won't. You can see the power points for biochem if you go to the following web site:
http://intranet.biolchem.ucla.edu/bc205/2006/06lectures.htm

...1) Stop telling them to study ahead of time. It's stressful enough.
...2) Stop linking people to the class sites. That's why professors such as Dr. Pae and Dr. Law refuse to give us their PowerPoints to study. "Outside" people either contact them for questions, or they steal their material. Remove the link, please.

3) Have fun before dental school guys, and gals, of course. You'll regret it if you spend the summer studying for dental school because frankly, once you get it, you don't really stop working.

And oh, I applied December 25th of my cycle year, got an interview in March I believe, and got a phone call from Sarah Johnson two days later with my acceptance....just shows you how old I really am, since Sarah Johnson hasn't worked at UCLA in at least two years.

 

[icepinkish]

hey chill ziptree 😀 . your points were valid, but dat_student was simply being nice and trying to help. thanks ds.

i am not planning on doing any major studying, but I have so much free time recently that I am simply bored out of my mind. Thus I want to check out a good text from the library and just read sometimes. So I was more of looking for a textbook recommendation and get a sense of how much anatomy is required to be learned by UCLA dental students (whole body or head/neck, etc.?)If anyone can help it will be much appreciated 🙂.

I know how hard it is going to be for the next 4 years, so don't you worry that I am not treating myself nice enough before september .

 

[dat_student]

...1) Stop telling them to study ahead of time. It's stressful enough.
...2) Stop linking people to the class sites. That's why professors such as Dr. Pae and Dr. Law refuse to give us their PowerPoints to study. "Outside" people either contact them for questions, or they steal their material. Remove the link, please.

3) Have fun before dental school guys, and gals, of course. You'll regret it if you spend the summer studying for dental school because frankly, once you get it, you don't really stop working.

And oh, I applied December 25th of my cycle year, got an interview in March I believe, and got a phone call from Sarah Johnson two days later with my acceptance....just shows you how old I really am, since Sarah Johnson hasn't worked at UCLA in at least two years.

I just gave them the link to biochem because I know, for sure, Dr. Neufeld doesn't mind. I have not given them anything else because I don't know about other professors. I agree with you. People should have a ton of fun before and during and after dental school. People kept asking for guidance. I just gave them that link. Some professors password protect their sites and ask people not to share. I know Dr Neufeld really doesn't mind. I am 200% sure if incoming students directly ask Dr. Neufeld she'll give them the link etc. I'll go ahead and remove the link just out of respect for an upperclassman.

 

[ziptree]

hey chill ziptree 😀 . your points were valid, but dat_student was simply being nice and trying to help. thanks ds.

i am not planning on doing any major studying, but I have so much free time recently that I am simply bored out of my mind. Thus I want to check out a good text from the library and just read sometimes. So I was more of looking for a textbook recommendation and get a sense of how much anatomy is required to be learned by UCLA dental students (whole body or head/neck, etc.?)If anyone can help it will be much appreciated 🙂.

I know how hard it is going to be for the next 4 years, so don't you worry that I am not treating myself nice enough before september .

70% head and neck; 30% everything else up until the waist, plus reproductive organs. Nothing in the legs or feet.

 

[ziptree]

I just gave them the link to biochem because I know, for sure, Dr. Neufeld doesn't mind. I have not given them anything else because I don't know about other professors. I agree with you. People should have a ton of fun before and during and after dental school. People kept asking for guidance. I just gave them that link. Some professors password protect their sites and ask people not to share. I know Dr Neufeld really doesn't mind. I am 200% sure if incoming students directly ask Dr. Neufeld she'll give them the link etc. I'll go ahead and remove the link just out of respect for an upperclassman.

Thank you very much. 🙂

http://uclasod.dent.ucla.edu/curriculum/index.asp?id=103

^ there is the course. If you're interested, please contact Dr. Neufeld directly and ask to obtain the link from her.

 

[Envision]

Thanx DATstudent, Ziptree. I apologize in advance if our request was out of line. again, all your advice has been most appreciated.

 

[jjoon907]

Still spots left for the cycle?

 

[icepinkish]

70% head and neck; 30% everything else up until the waist, plus reproductive organs. Nothing in the legs or feet.

This helps. Thanks a bunch!

 

[ziptree]

Still spots left for the cycle?

Half of the incoming seats were filled as of last week, so yes, there's still spots open.

 

[Envision]

Some interesting old links from last year concerning UCLA. food for thought.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=273145&highlight=UCLA+dental

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=254000&highlight=UCLA+dental

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=267524&highlight=UCLA+dental

 

[lifeisgood]

We've all been talking about doing something to meet our future classmates.....so I will take the initiative and attempt to get something going.

How does March 24th sound? It's a Saturday (night preferably, unless you guys are into beers for breakfast). I live in San Clemente which is about as Southern Orange County as it gets but I will meet anywhere up to LA. Why don't we get some feedback from some of you on where to meet and who is in.

Okay......GO!

 

[Envision]

We've all been talking about doing something to meet our future classmates.....so I will take the initiative and attempt to get something going.

How does March 24th sound? It's a Saturday (night preferably, unless you guys are into beers for breakfast). I live in San Clemente which is about as Southern Orange County as it gets but I will meet anywhere up to LA. Why don't we get some feedback from some of you on where to meet and who is in.

Okay......GO!

Whats the dress code 😀?

 

[lifeisgood]

Whats the dress code 😀?

Well I guess that depends on the venue...but I'd say white dental coat and nothing else, short or long is your choice.

 

[Sly Wolf]

Great thinking 'Life'!
March 24th sounds great...
Maybe a nice lounge in OC or LA?...
Or we could do a BBQ during the day...

 

[Envision]

Speaking of LA and march...anyone doing the LA marathon? If so we'l meet then 😎.

 

[dat_student]

Speaking of LA and march...anyone doing the LA marathon? If so we'l meet then 😎.

I am seriously considering it. I love marathons. 🙂

 

[azbioc]

I am seriously considering it. I love marathons. 🙂

Im thinking about the SD marathon, need a bit more training time. I was just visiting the campus this weekend, what an amazing place!

 

[Dentridude]

After a couple weeks debating between UCLA and UCSF..the choice has been made. UCLA... (clap...clap...clap..clap...clap..clap...clap
..U.....clap...clap...clap..C.....clap...clap...clap...L.....clap...clap...clap..A...UCLA fight fight fight) You guys will hopefully learn that (its the 8 clap)

Once a Bruin always a Bruin. Put me on that UCLA Class of 2011 list.

P.S if there is a get together for the class of 2011 im in!

 

[Envision]

After a couple weeks debating between UCLA and UCSF..the choice has been made. UCLA... (clap...clap...clap..clap...clap..clap...clap
..U.....clap...clap...clap..C.....clap...clap...clap...L.....clap...clap...clap..A...UCLA fight fight fight) You guys will hopefully learn that (its the 8 clap)

Once a Bruin always a Bruin. Put me on that UCLA Class of 2011 list.

P.S if there is a get together for the class of 2011 im in!

update:
UCLA Class of 2011
----------------------------
1) envision
2) confusedone
3) lifeisgood
4) emioboy
5) NVgirl
6) Pilot Mike
7) DDSWannaBe2007
8) socalpredent
9) dentridude
10) Sly Wolf
11) jendent
12) sgdorfl90
13) kaydewd
14) Snahster
15) aranjuez
16) sedent
17) digdig
18) nate28
19) icepinkish
20) ryan85
21) mdj337
22) foreverl05
23) =)
24) maggiebear
25) TheBestDoctor

25/88 = 28.4%

There you go, i put you on #9 in the place of dentchick girl since she is attending UCSF. Welcome to the class o 2011 🙂.

 

[icepinkish]

After a couple weeks debating between UCLA and UCSF..the choice has been made. UCLA... (clap...clap...clap..clap...clap..clap...clap
..U.....clap...clap...clap..C.....clap...clap...clap...L.....clap...clap...clap..A...UCLA fight fight fight) You guys will hopefully learn that (its the 8 clap)

Once a Bruin always a Bruin. Put me on that UCLA Class of 2011 list.

P.S if there is a get together for the class of 2011 im in!

yay for your decision! It was hard for me to turn down ucsf, so I feel I've done the right thing whenever I see someone making the same choice as I did .

Seems like there are lots of ucla undergrads in the class already 🙄 .