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[16jpatel]

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If you any of you are accepted, and feel like you highly don't want to go to dental school, and think that it you will regret being a dentist... Then please find an acceptable alternative, because someone, maybe from the waiting list, really wants to be in your spot to fulfill their dream. Again I am not motivate you to quit, I'm just sharing what I think you should do if you feel bad or uncomfortable

 

[InterproximalDK]

Haha.

 

[tbond5]

Generally, when someone gets to the point of being accepted they've thought this through. Getting into dental school is no easy task.

 

[aznriptide859]

Generally, when someone gets to the point of being accepted they've thought this through. Getting into dental school is no easy task.

Then again, some prospective DS's may be much more passionate about dentistry than those who actually get accepted.

 

[tbond5]

Then again, some prospective DS's may be much more passionate about dentistry than those who actually get accepted.

This is true but that needs to be followed up with the determination and drive to get through classes. I know people who really want to be dentists but they choose a social life instead of studying and getting good grades. It just makes me wonder how passionate they really are. I do realize that there are learning disabilities and such but those people are the exception. IMO

 

[JAWSSS]

Then again, some prospective DS's may be much more passionate about dentistry than those who actually get accepted.

But, sometimes its not about passion. There are tons of people that are passionate about surgery but you wouldn't want them doing surgery on you because they are simply not as good as other, more qualified, applicants.

Dental school admissions offices are good at making sure they pick students that are most qualified. If someone was truly passionate about dentistry then they know what it takes to get in (high DAT, grades, research, ECs, LORs, etc).

This application process was a big wake-up call to a lot of applicants (including me). It is a time in our relatively successful lives to realize that we simply are not "the best."

 

[16jpatel]

But, sometimes its not about passion. There are tons of people that are passionate about surgery but you wouldn't want them doing surgery on you because they are simply not as good as other, more qualified, applicants.

Dental school admissions offices are good at making sure they pick students that are most qualified. If someone was truly passionate about dentistry then they know what it takes to get in (high DAT, grades, research, ECs, LORs, etc).

This application process was a big wake-up call to a lot of applicants (including me). It is a time in our relatively successful lives to realize that we simply are not "the best."

True I guess because those are basically the only factors that they can judge you upon. But sometimes it's not really fair...

 

[JAWSSS]

True I guess because those are basically the only factors that they can judge you upon. But sometimes it's not really fair...

Yeah, but, dental schools are not required to be fair. They are required to pick the class that increases their overall stats and a class that will work well together.

When you have to choose the smartest and most social/mature individuals from a pool of applicants, the process will naturally lack "fairness."

 

[16jpatel]

True simple as that. 🙂

Also guys I had a question. So I sent my application to the schools that picked (from ADEA AADSAS). But I have not payed the fee for all them yet, should I do that ASAP or what?

 

[ef1553]

True simple as that. 🙂

Also guys I had a question. So I sent my application to the schools that picked (from ADEA AADSAS). But I have not payed the fee for all them yet, should I do that ASAP or what?

You better give them them the coin if you want the application to be reviewed, Patel.😀

 

[16jpatel]

You better give them them the coin if you want the application to be reviewed, Patel.😀

Lol! am I really late or is it too late? Am I still considered in the 6th batch?

 

[ef1553]

Lol! am I really late or is it too late? Am I still considered in the 6th batch?

You look like u need a hug. You need to relax and get off SDN. Your not early but your not late, you are like most of the applicants.

 

[ToothbrushBuddy]

Generally, when someone gets to the point of being accepted they've thought this through. Getting into dental school is no easy task.

I agree, this is a very long process full of years of preparation.

 

[ModifiedBass]

True I guess because those are basically the only factors that they can judge you upon. But sometimes it's not really fair...

Well, if you're gonna play the "fair" card, then I would make sure that you have everything that is in your control taken care of. For example, paying the schools their required fees, because without this, they will not look at your app.

 

[NMC2010]

16jpatel, I think you really need to lighten up man. All the posts I've seen by you so far have been dark, gloomy, and hopeless. I know this process can be daunting but it seems like there's more here than meets the eye. People want a confident, happy dentist. You've gotta be able to demonstrate that to your interviewers, but more importantly to your patients in the future. Cheer up!

 

[16jpatel]

16jpatel, I think you really need to lighten up man. All the posts I've seen by you so far have been dark, gloomy, and hopeless. I know this process can be daunting but it seems like there's more here than meets the eye. People want a confident, happy dentist. You've gotta be able to demonstrate that to your interviewers, but more importantly to your patients in the future. Cheer up!

Thanks man! I'm just one of those people who kind of like "over think" (idk it's hard to explain), but I will for sure take your advise and be more confident

 

[NMC2010]

Thanks man! I'm just one of those people who kind of like "over think" (idk it's hard to explain), but I will for sure take your advise and be more confident

Hey, I understand perfectly - all of us do that sometimes. Good luck friend!