Reapplicant Acceptances!!

[soyungil]

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YES!! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR TWO YEARS FINALLY!!!!!!! I had 8 interviews and got 2 acceptances, not great odds but I dont give a crap!! I got into USC and Temple!! Anybody else get into USC? I have not seen any threads....

 

[jbeaner]

Third year applying to D school: I applied to one school this year, and I just received the acceptance today. Hallelujah!! NEVER GIVE UP!!!

 

[dmonee6]

Third cycle in four years... finally got in somewhere

 

[CaliGirl15]

Second time reapplying as well...one acceptance so far plus an interview in January!!!

 

[Smills91]

Fourth cycle in four years, did an MPH degree, i've gotten two interviews and my first acceptance today from Louisville.

😀

 

[bigstix808]

i'm going to suscribe to this thread and reopen next year when i get in. 😎 it will techniquely be my third year applying, but only my second cycle as a predent. i was a premed for a long time until i finally wrote a REAL personal statement and found out that i just did not want to do medicine....just not for me (long story - better left to be told to my kids one day 🙂 but feel free to PM me and i'll explain - no flaming plz)

good luck to everyone waiting...and waiting...and waiting....FOR ONLY ONE MORE HOUR

 

[QuackDentist]

10 interviews. 5 of which are pre-November 30th. 1 acceptance so far. 😀

 

[MiztiKatz]

2nd time applying...

8 interviews.... 6 acceptances!!!!!

 

[jdoc04]

3rd timer
2 interviews: 1 acceptance (my #1) & 1 waitlist

A long time coming but all the hard work so worth it!!!!!!! Congrats to all!

 

[Smills91]

2nd time applying...

8 interviews.... 6 acceptances!!!!!

How would you rank your acceptances as of right now if you had to make a choice? Just curious to see. Thanks.

 

[purplemonkey]

1st Time: 1 School / 0 Interviews / 0 Acceptances
2nd Time: 8 Schools / 1 Interview / 0 Acceptances
3rd Time: 15 Schools / 5 Interviews / 1 Acceptance (so far)

😀 All my waiting has paid off.

 

[dr bojangles]

bigstix i'm right there with you, open this up 1 year from now. it'll be my 2nd cycle in 3 years.

good luck to this cycle's acceptees
catch y'all on the flipside (a.k.a. Monday, 12/1/08!!)

 

[CaliGirl15]

This is probably my favorite thread to read! As a reapplicant I like to hear that you guys finally got in after all your hard work and perseverance! I know you all appreciate your acceptance a lot having been through the process at least one time before. Congrats all I hope you all find success.

 

[Mcglock]

Third year applying, 5 interviews, 2 acceptances so far.

 

[alphaDDS]

2nd year, 8 pre 12/1 interviews, 4 acceptances, 1 waitlist so far

 

[Selso2109]

For you reapps that got accepted (congrats!), what did you improve from your previous app that got you in this time? What do you think held you back in previous cycles....

 

[purplemonkey]

For you reapps that got accepted (congrats!), what did you improve from your previous app that got you in this time? What do you think held you back in previous cycles....

The two things that were super easy, but I just didn't realize the importance of the first two years were applying early and applying to enough / the right schools. This year I really researched what schools were looking for before I chose 15 schools to apply to. Also, I got my application, all my LORs and transcripts in on the first mailing, which helped me get pre-Dec. 1st interviews.

I also tried to improved my application by taking more classes (and acing them), continuing to get dental experience (dental assisting, helping in a dental lab) and volunteering a lot.

 

[soyungil]

The two things that were super easy, but I just didn't realize the importance of the first two years were applying early and applying to enough / the right schools. This year I really researched what schools were looking for before I chose 15 schools to apply to. Also, I got my application, all my LORs and transcripts in on the first mailing, which helped me get pre-Dec. 1st interviews.

I also tried to improved my application by taking more classes (and acing them), continuing to get dental experience (dental assisting, helping in a dental lab) and volunteering a lot.

ditto to everything that the last poster said!! I also debated retaking the DAT, but in the end I did not. I felt that my scores were good enough and I did not want to put myself through that again. aa19 ts19 pat22 rc22 bio20 chm19 ochem18 qr17. I still got in to two schools.

 

[JMJRDH1]

I just wanted to tip my hat to all of you that spent 2, 3 or even 4 cycles applying to dental school before finally getting accepted. You should be very proud of your efforts and upon graduation, it will be all the sweeter!

Congratulations!! 👍

 

[Smills91]

For you reapps that got accepted (congrats!), what did you improve from your previous app that got you in this time? What do you think held you back in previous cycles....

I did a Master's degree.

 

[Lopyswine]

This is from my other thread. Never give up!!!

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hey all,
this post is meant to serve as an inspiration.

A few years ago, I graduated from undergrad (won't say where) with a gpa of 3.2/2.6. I searched everywhere for a Master's program that would take me. NO ONE.

I finally found a Master's program that told me I needed some more post-bac work before they would take me. So I did 3 semesters of post bac work:
3.9/3.7

I took the DAT, and began working as a dental assistant.
DAT: AA:23 TS:23 PAT:20 Bio:23 GC:23 OC:23 RC:23 QR:22

I was then provisionally accepted to the Master's program. At this time I was also denied from dental school. I began my master's program. In the middle of the master's program I find that I am denied from dental school again.

I am now finished with the master's program.
3.7/3.7
I am taking some extra graduate classes, and today I found out I am accepted to my first choice dental school.

So yeah, it took me 3-4 years after undergrad to get where I am, however I am here.

DO NOT GIVE UP. with hard work, and the support of loving family and friends, you'll make it!!

 

[CCDD12]

1st time applying (but realllly late): 1 interview, 1 waitlist, 0 acceptances

2nd time: 1 interview (from a diff school), 1 acceptance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[burton117]

YES!! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR TWO YEARS FINALLY!!!!!!! I had 8 interviews and got 2 acceptances, not great odds but I dont give a crap!! I got into USC and Temple!! Anybody else get into USC? I have not seen any threads....

Hey! I got into USC too after reapplying (see predents link)!

Here is the thread: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=473051

 

[SMCohen]

2nd time applying; 3 interviews (2 pre-Dec); 1 acceptance.... and still waiting to hear from my #1

For you reapps that got accepted (congrats!), what did you improve from your previous app that got you in this time? What do you think held you back in previous cycles....

The 2nd time around, I:
- applied earlier
- began a masters and explained how this would contribute to my dentistry goals
- improved my personal essay

 

[berg1373]

2nd time applying
10 interview invitations
8 interviews
5 acceptances

Way to hang in there everyone!

 

[Ms.Dentista]

Oh! Oh! I am a reapplicant too!!!! Hurray! SOOO excited about the acceptance. If anything, I think that being waitlisted last year makes this year even sweeter!!!
Last year-3 waitlists
this year-One acceptance, but thats all I need to become a dentist 😀

 

[soyungil]

Just an update, I am the OP, by the way I am glad this has become a popular thread because we all worked ou butts off!! I got into NYU today. SO out of 8 interviews I got into 3, NYU, USC, TEMPLE. I have no Idea where to go, PM me please and give me some advice.....

 

[714guy]

2nd time applying.. got my 1st acceptance today from NYU.. hang in there and good luck to everyone.

 

[Dentist2be]

1st time applying (but realllly late): 1 interview, 1 waitlist, 0 acceptances

2nd time: 1 interview (from a diff school), 1 acceptance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for making me feel better! That's exactly what I got. One single interview. Really hope that I'll make it this time.

 

[NismoDDS]

2nd time applying 4 interviews pre dec 1.
2 acceptances nyu and buff
3 post dec 1 interviews soon to be canceled 😀

 

[PCrooks]

Third year applying to D school: I applied to one school this year, and I just received the acceptance today. Hallelujah!! NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Denied twice and applied to one school, and you got in? I love it!👍

 

[Bizznet]

2nd time applying...

8 interviews.... 6 acceptances!!!!!

What did you do to change your application? Masters, Early application, better DAT score?


Also, Congratulations to all the reapplicants that got in.

 

[gijohn529]

2nd time applying, 3 interviews and an acceptance to NYU!
Hopefully I'll hear more from other schools.

Never give up, especially when you've worked so hard.