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did you interview anywhere else?Rejected today via snail mail
did you interview anywhere else?Rejected today via snail mail
Yes! ECU UNE and UKdid you interview anywhere else?
Nice!Yes! ECU UNE and UK
After interview?Rejected today via snail mail
Yes!After interview?
How do you feel the interview wentYes!
Tbh my soap carving was absolutely horrible. I’m not sure how that weighs on the overall interview but it was bad. But otherwise I felt it went OK.How do you feel the interview went
When did you interview???Rejected today via snail mail
2/1When did you interview???
You should be getting an email soon. The mail contains the official letter and matriculation agreement. Congratulations!AADSAS status says, "Offer Made"
Lecom portal says, "The Admissions Committee has made a decision on your application. You will receive an official letter in the mail within 30 days."
The offer made sounds like a good thing, but I would have thought I'd receive an email saying I'm accepted. Is there a chance I'm getting an acceptance in snail mail?
I'm kind of freaking out right now.
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When did you interview??AADSAS status says, "Offer Made"
Lecom portal says, "The Admissions Committee has made a decision on your application. You will receive an official letter in the mail within 30 days."
The offer made sounds like a good thing, but I would have thought I'd receive an email saying I'm accepted. Is there a chance I'm getting an acceptance in snail mail?
I'm kind of freaking out right now.
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I interviewed first batch on August 17thWhen did you interview??
Wow what a wait that's exhausting!I interviewed first batch on August 17th
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congrats!My portal went from under review to invited to interview today however I haven't been emailed or called yet!!
mine did too.. no email or call yet though! so im confused hahaMy portal went from under review to invited to interview today however I haven't been emailed or called yet!!
Same thing happened to me two weeks ago! I got the e-mail the next day.mine did too.. no email or call yet though! so im confused haha
Oo okay! When is your interview scheduled for?Same thing happened to me two weeks ago! I got the e-mail the next day.
Thank you!congrats!
I also interviewed that day! Congratulations and hope to see you at LECOM!!!I interviewed first batch on August 17th
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Congratulations! Same here. Are you planning on attending?Accepted off the alternate list today
Thank you, and congratulations to you as wel! I’m still deciding between this school and another. Both are great, I just have to consider living costs and tuition. Are you planning on attending?Congratulations! Same here. Are you planning on attending?
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Thank you! Yeah, I can see it being tough to choose between schools. A decision will come to you though. I only habe been waitlisted at other schools, so I have decided to accept LECOM's offer.Thank you, and congratulations to you as wel! I’m still deciding between this school and another. Both are great, I just have to consider living costs and tuition. Are you planning on attending?
The best dental school is the one you get into where are you from if I can ask? I like the school but LECOM is so far from my hometownThank you! Yeah, I can see it being tough to choose between schools. A decision will come to you though. I only habe been waitlisted at other schools, so I have decided to accept LECOM's offer.
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I'm from San Jose, California, so also quite far from LECOM.The best dental school is the one you get into where are you from if I can ask? I like the school but LECOM is so far from my hometown
Wow yeah also from CAI'm from San Jose, California, so also quite far from LECOM.
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I'm ready for the change! But our weather in California is the best around, right?Wow yeah also from CA
This upcoming Thursday, the 22nd! I'm pretty sure they had dates into March to choose from.Oo okay! When is your interview scheduled for?
Big congrats! Well done!Accepted off the alternate status today
Interviewed in Aug, and this is my first acceptance!
I was so shocked when I read the email and cried with my parents for a while.
It was very special because I've never seen my dad crying before...!
Didn't enjoy the waiting game that much but I kept having faith in myself.
Everything is possible, always keep the positivity
Big congrats! Well done!
Current D1 at LECOM! If anyone has any questions or just wants to know what it has been like so far don't be afraid to reply!
What did you wish you would have known prior to starting? Are you from the area? Where are you from originally and was it hard to adjust at all? What is your schedule like? What do you guys do for fun? Do you spend any time outside of class with your classmates? How do you like PBL? How are the staff honestly? Most challenging classes? What do you not like about LECOM? What type of clinical things have you done? Are you enjoying your time in Bradenton/at LECOM and would you recommend it? Why or why not?
I can't really think of anything I wish I would've known before starting at LECOM. I am not from the area at all, I moved from Pittsburgh the summer before starting. If anything, it has been the most rewarding experience to move away from home to a completely different environment with different people. Having the beach close by is great if that isn't something you're used to!
Our schedule for the most part is very relaxed; aside from when PBL exams are getting close. Right now, I have PBL 3 days a week (MWF) for 2 hours at a time; biostatistics on Fridays; and clinic on Tuesdays from 12-4. If you stay caught up on your work for PBL, the only times I really feel stressed out are the week or two before an exam.
We do a lot of different things for fun! Sometimes we go to Tampa for the weekend or St. Petersburg area and find different things to do. We just had a beach day where everyone met up after finishing our exam on Monday. The classes get along pretty well and usually we have birthday parties or other kind of hangouts where everyone is involved for the most part.
I love PBL. I always got good grades during undergrad, but I never really felt like the information was "sticking." Now its amazing to look back just on the past 8-9 months of school and see how much I retain. The exams are rough. Our last exam was on 28 chapters and you definitely can't just procrastinate and expect to do well. I keep up on a lot of my work and I've gotten A's on 2/3 of the PBL exams we have had so far. Its definitely not impossible if you put in the work and for me it has been a much better way to learn than sitting in lectures. The staff are willing to sit down and work through any problems you might have with a class or a particular topic, for the most part they are great, there's always a few exceptions at any school. But I wouldn't complain about the majority.
For me, PBL hasn't been all that difficult. It is all about keeping up with the class and taking it seriously and working outside of the meetings. So far, no class has really been all that difficult. I guess I would have to say Anatomy, since it was a self-taught class and the first real exposure to the PBL-type learning environment.
I honestly can't say that there is anything I don't like about LECOM. I chose LECOM over NYU and Temple and I would make the same decision 100x over in the same way! I like the freedom without long lectures, and the weather here, and the other classes and staff are always willing to help you. Those were the reasons I chose LECOM and the reasons that I'm still happy here almost a year later! It gets a bad reputation at times, but usually from people who haven't even experienced it.
Right now we're assisting the D3's in the clinic as their dental assistants. We see real patients and basically the D3's use us for whatever they need! (X-rays, suction, etc.) It isn't much, but still seeing patients within the first 6 months of classes starting is a lot more than most other schools get to do. We've also taken impressions on one another, radiology courses, learned basic health screenings and heart rate/BP, things like that in the clinic.
Overall, I love it and wouldn't change a thing! Hope this helps
You should get an email if you're accepted. But I'm not sure. When did you interview?Lecom portal says “The Admissions Committee has made a decision on your application. You will receive an official letter in the mail within 30 days.”
AADSAS says none. So is this an acceptance?? Or rejection?
2/8.You should get an email if you're accepted. But I'm not sure. When did you interview?
Fingers crossed for you! (I interviewed the 15th so guess I have to wait another week to hear)2/8.
Current D1 at LECOM! If anyone has any questions or just wants to know what it has been like so far don't be afraid to reply!
1) Was it a shock for you at all when you started dental school and what adjustments did you make from undergrad?Current D1 at LECOM! If anyone has any questions or just wants to know what it has been like so far don't be afraid to reply!
I can't really think of anything I wish I would've known before starting at LECOM. I am not from the area at all, I moved from Pittsburgh the summer before starting. If anything, it has been the most rewarding experience to move away from home to a completely different environment with different people. Having the beach close by is great if that isn't something you're used to!
Our schedule for the most part is very relaxed; aside from when PBL exams are getting close. Right now, I have PBL 3 days a week (MWF) for 2 hours at a time; biostatistics on Fridays; and clinic on Tuesdays from 12-4. If you stay caught up on your work for PBL, the only times I really feel stressed out are the week or two before an exam.
We do a lot of different things for fun! Sometimes we go to Tampa for the weekend or St. Petersburg area and find different things to do. We just had a beach day where everyone met up after finishing our exam on Monday. The classes get along pretty well and usually we have birthday parties or other kind of hangouts where everyone is involved for the most part.
I love PBL. I always got good grades during undergrad, but I never really felt like the information was "sticking." Now its amazing to look back just on the past 8-9 months of school and see how much I retain. The exams are rough. Our last exam was on 28 chapters and you definitely can't just procrastinate and expect to do well. I keep up on a lot of my work and I've gotten A's on 2/3 of the PBL exams we have had so far. Its definitely not impossible if you put in the work and for me it has been a much better way to learn than sitting in lectures. The staff are willing to sit down and work through any problems you might have with a class or a particular topic, for the most part they are great, there's always a few exceptions at any school. But I wouldn't complain about the majority.
For me, PBL hasn't been all that difficult. It is all about keeping up with the class and taking it seriously and working outside of the meetings. So far, no class has really been all that difficult. I guess I would have to say Anatomy, since it was a self-taught class and the first real exposure to the PBL-type learning environment.
I honestly can't say that there is anything I don't like about LECOM. I chose LECOM over NYU and Temple and I would make the same decision 100x over in the same way! I like the freedom without long lectures, and the weather here, and the other classes and staff are always willing to help you. Those were the reasons I chose LECOM and the reasons that I'm still happy here almost a year later! It gets a bad reputation at times, but usually from people who haven't even experienced it.
Right now we're assisting the D3's in the clinic as their dental assistants. We see real patients and basically the D3's use us for whatever they need! (X-rays, suction, etc.) It isn't much, but still seeing patients within the first 6 months of classes starting is a lot more than most other schools get to do. We've also taken impressions on one another, radiology courses, learned basic health screenings and heart rate/BP, things like that in the clinic.
Overall, I love it and wouldn't change a thing! Hope this helps
1) Was it a shock for you at all when you started dental school and what adjustments did you make from undergrad?
2) How do you study for exams? 28 chapters seems like a ton to study for.......How are the exams structured?
3) How long are you in class/clinic each day and how much do you study on average outside of that?
4) Do you have any free time during the week or is it always hectic? And how much free time do you have on weekends? Any time to visit family or do something fun?
5) Are resources pretty accessible when it comes to PBL or are students on their own when it comes to studying? Any tips for staying on top of things?
6) What is the culture like there? Have you guys developed close bonds with each other?
7) What classes do you currently take and have taken in the past?
8) Any other tips for an incoming D1 to succeed and maintain a competitive edge in dental school?
Sorry that's a ton of questions. I'm just super curious/excited and a little nervous to start here next year. Thank you!
when did you interview?Accepted off the alternate list today
when did you interview?Congratulations! Same here. Are you planning on attending?
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12/7when did you interview?