****The Official Roseman Univ. Class of 2019 Interview/Acceptance Thread***

Patient pool is fine, SLC is close enough and they have close ties with organizations in downtown SLC. Many schools are moving to pass fail now, and the block schedule seems to be working fabulously => they take the boards after the 1st year and have a super high pass rate
 
TeefClean said:
How many of you guys that have interviewed here are seriously considering coming to this school? I interviewed not too long ago and I feel good about it. What do you guys think about the block schedule, pass/fail, and lastly the patient pool???
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The block schedule looks awesome, I cant think of a thing not to love about having to handle only one didactic course at a time. Taking multiple challenging classes concurrently, like most other d school students do, means extra stress and little-to-no down time for your self. In undergrad I once took 21 credits (3 upper lvl sci & 3 lower/mid lvl sci classes) and did research as well, and while I did still manage a 4.0 it was quite stressful and time consuming. Other d schools are just like that but with more credits and upper lvl courses.

Block system will obviously still be a lot of work, especially since entire courses are condensed to 1-3 weeks and the pass/fail line is at 90%, but all that is mediated. Youll be in class 5 days a week focusing on one didactic course the majority of the day and it wont just be your typical bland lecture with slides, itll be some of that but itll also employ more active and engaging modes of learning.

The pass/fail at 90% may seem a little daunting, especially if youre anything like me and dont care for specializing and thought youd be taking it easy from being a straight "A" student and become a B student. However, Im sure it wont be that bad. If anything it might be more challenging to not get above a 90 since youll be focused solely on one class at a time and doing well in the group exam earns you extra points on your individual exam.

In regard to the patient pool, based on online research and what the faculty & dental students said when I interviewed, it shouldnt be an issue at all.
 
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Blake1e said:
I already put down my deposit. I love the block schedule, I cant think of a thing not to love about having to handle only one didactic course at a time. Taking multiple challenging classes concurrently, like most other d school students do, means extra stress and little-to-no down time for your self. In undergrad I once took 21 credits (3 upper lvl sci & 3 lower/mid lvl sci classes) and did research as well, and while I did still manage a 4.0 it was quite stressful and time consuming. Other d schools are just like that but with more credits and upper lvl courses.

Block system will obviously still be a lot of work, especially since entire courses are condensed to 1-3 weeks and the pass/fail line is at 90%, but all that is mediated. Youll be in class 5 days a week focusing on one didactic course the majority of the day and it wont just be your typical bland lecture with slides, itll be some of that but itll also employ more active and engaging modes of learning.

The pass/fail at 90% may seem a little daunting, especially if youre anything like me and dont care for specializing and thought youd be taking it easy from being a straight "A" student and become a B student. However, Im sure it wont be that bad. If anything it might be more challenging to not get above a 90 since youll be focused solely on one class at a time and doing well in the group exam earns you extra points on your individual exam.

In regard to the patient pool, based on online research and what the faculty & dental students said when I interviewed, it shouldnt be an issue at all.
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that sounds great! i am so excited for my interview next month to learn more 🙂
 
Blake1e said:
I already put down my deposit. I love the block schedule, I cant think of a thing not to love about having to handle only one didactic course at a time. Taking multiple challenging classes concurrently, like most other d school students do, means extra stress and little-to-no down time for your self. In undergrad I once took 21 credits (3 upper lvl sci & 3 lower/mid lvl sci classes) and did research as well, and while I did still manage a 4.0 it was quite stressful and time consuming. Other d schools are just like that but with more credits and upper lvl courses.

Block system will obviously still be a lot of work, especially since entire courses are condensed to 1-3 weeks and the pass/fail line is at 90%, but all that is mediated. Youll be in class 5 days a week focusing on one didactic course the majority of the day and it wont just be your typical bland lecture with slides, itll be some of that but itll also employ more active and engaging modes of learning.

The pass/fail at 90% may seem a little daunting, especially if youre anything like me and dont care for specializing and thought youd be taking it easy from being a straight "A" student and become a B student. However, Im sure it wont be that bad. If anything it might be more challenging to not get above a 90 since youll be focused solely on one class at a time and doing well in the group exam earns you extra points on your individual exam.

In regard to the patient pool, based on online research and what the faculty & dental students said when I interviewed, it shouldnt be an issue at all.
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Thank you for this!! This makes me even more excited to visit Roseman in a couple weeks.
 
TeefClean said:
How many of you guys that have interviewed here are seriously considering coming to this school? I interviewed not too long ago and I feel good about it. What do you guys think about the block schedule, pass/fail, and lastly the patient pool???
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I love this school. I interviewed a couple of weeks ago and would go here if accepted. I have been accepted to USC and LECOM, but I love Roseman's block schedule and luckily I have the army scholarship so I don't care about cost. I plan on just being a general dentist so pass/fail doesn't bother me though it sounds like the first class has several students specializing. I'm also not worried about the patient pool. More people will learn about the school in the next couple of years and they will have more externships established by then as well. Lastly, my wife has family near the school so she would have that support with our two kids.
 
StumpMT said:
Thank you for this!! This makes me even more excited to visit Roseman in a couple weeks.
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hannah_hoac said:
Don't worry too much. Before the interviews, Dr. Harman will tell you everything about Roseman. It is the best experience for me by far.
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You guys are pumping me up too! Thanks hannah. I'll be seeing you Stump on the 6th!
 
[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]Never thought I'd post on here but I need some feedback. I have had two interviews indiana and roseman.

After my interview I had a few concerns. Knowing they are interviewing 100 people and continue to do that in February through me off a bit, you have to wonder..right?. Everyone that was a student there was either married and/or had kids-(obviously nothing wrong with that) but id rather be with ppl similar age and interest. The school only has 5000 patients. But I REALLY liked their curriculum and they have a super nice/new building ( for 100,000 a year I'd hope so). [/COLOR]Anyone else have neg vibes of the school or is it just me?

I know all schools have their problems but for me these were pretty big ones. Don't get me wrong if I was accpeted I'd totally go there but Im just debating (in a perfect world) if I was accepted to both schools.
 
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TeefClean said:
How many of you guys that have interviewed here are seriously considering coming to this school? I interviewed not too long ago and I feel good about it. What do you guys think about the block schedule, pass/fail, and lastly the patient pool???
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I was accepted to UNLV, UOP, and Roseman. I already put my deposit down here! They just seem like they're on the completely right track in terms of ensuring lasting learning and good patient care. Block schedule: so smart. Pass/fail: a little worrisome at first, but after hearing the large percentage of students that got into a specialty program, not a concern. Patient pool: should be fine by the time we get there.
 
Any word on the next round of acceptances? It's been awfully quiet since Dec 1.
 
I hope they send word out soon. I know last year there was a second round of acceptances Jan. 17th and the alternate list made about a week after, but they also didn't interview in Jan last year. Anyway, I saw a post from a student in last year's thread that I'll share:

"I received this message the other day and thought it would be helpful for other's who might have similar questions:
"Hi! I see that you're a current Roseman student. I just got accepted and am trying to decide between Roseman and another (cheaper) private school. If you have some time, would you mind answering a few questions for me about your school and your experience? I really appreciate your help.


* If you were accepted to more than one school, what made you chose Roseman? Did cost play a role for you? Do you think the extra expense of Roseman is worth it?

I was really fortunate to have almost half a dozen choices of where to attend, and cost definitely is something to consider. For me though, since I didn't have a state school (at the time) they were all expensive. Because of this, I had a plan to try to get either a military or NHSC scholarship, something that would help me leave dental school without $300k+ in loans. I was fortunate and got a scholarship, but there are many that don't. Weigh your options and think long and hard about any dental school, because the cost for most of us is very high. That being said, Roseman is a really good school, I've been really happy with my experience so far. It's not without it's faults, but it's virtues far outweigh any curriculum irritation that I've had from time to time.

* Does your school have active professional student organizations? Do you have organized community service opportunities? Do you have frequent "lunch n' learns" or seminars/presentations from dental companies, potential employers, etc?

Yes, ASDA and ADEA are very active. There are many clubs at the school, and there have been some really good activities and service opportunities. If you want to be involved and be active in any of these things, the opportunities are definitely there. 1st year we had lots of lunch and learns, 2nd year we haven't had as many but there are some from time to time.

* The block schedule is something that's hugely appealing to me about Roseman, how do you like the system? What are the major flaws you see in the curriculum? Have you ever had to do remediation and re-do exams (also, how common is that? Is it only just a handful or people who do remediation, or can it happen to anyone?

Hands down the best part about the school is the block schedule. Everything is geared to helping you learn and master what is important. The teacher's aren't you enemy, they are really there to help you learn what's important rather than wasting your time by trying to trick you. Remediation isn't a big deal, it's another chance to iron out things you didn't understand very clearly and get more experience and practice. Most students pass the first time, but they put in a good amount of time in to studying too.

* Do you have anatomy lab with cadavers or models?

Models as of now, there were talks of an cadaver lab, but there just isn't the space right now. I liked it that way, we learned it well just without the nasty formaldehyde smell haha. In a few cases with head and neck anatomy, our teacher did bring in some cadaver specimens that gave us more real life experience.

* Do you have to buy your own ivorine teeth to practice on? How much is each one? Also, do you have to purchase your own scrubs or are they included in the tuition?

Yep, you buy extra teeth at about $1.50/tooth. Buy your own scrubs too, but again it's a pittance compared to the overall cost of dental school.

* What does your typical week look like, and how much free time do you get? What do you do for fun in South Jordan?

We usually have half of the day in a didactic (ie boring) lecture class along with team activities and quizzes, and the other half is a lab project of some kind. It is really nice to get a break from straight lecture, I've really liked it that way. There are lots of outdoor activities in and around South Jordan (hiking, fishing, golfing, mountain biking, snowboarding/wakeboarding). Lots of organized or pickup leagues for pretty much any sport (the D2s are the current mens league softball champions, having beaten the D3 class in the finals ). There are clubs and restaurants in SLC that a fair number of people go to also if that's your thing. There really seems to be something for everyone, whatever your personal preferences are."
 
Hey everyone! It's my first time posting here. I was wondering if anyone else had an interview for February 20th? I was invited for an interview on the 20th and was wondering if anyone else here will be as well. 🙂
 
cinsy115 said:
Hey everyone! It's my first time posting here. I was wondering if anyone else had an interview for February 20th? I was invited for an interview on the 20th and was wondering if anyone else here will be as well. 🙂
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I was invited for Feb 6th. Does anybody know if the class is near full. I hope they are not interviewing for a wait list.
 
msl831 said:
I was invited for Feb 6th. Does anybody know if the class is near full. I hope they are not interviewing for a wait list.
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From the official interview invite email, it did state "for the 82 spots" so I'm assuming it's still fair game for the actual seats but I can only imagine that spots are filling up real quick and there are less than maybe a fourth of spots left? Just my 2 cents. I'm feb 20th interview and by that time, I'm sure it's towards the end of the cycle. Anyone have stats or experience from the previous years?
 
On the January 23rd interview day Dr. Harman said they did not offer all the 82 spots on December 1 and that there were a considerable number of seats available.
 
It seems that a number of people also apply to Roseman as their "backup" school, which is really too bad because it's an excellent school (although somewhat pricey). Either way, that should lift some of the worry off your shoulders as to the large number of people they are interviewing b/c many people will end up going somewhere else.
 
that's so great to hear more people interviewing that day! Have any of you bought your tickets? I'm flying out from Miami. Are you guys renting a car or taking public transportation? I'm very excited about this interview 🙂.
 
cinsy115 said:
that's so great to hear more people interviewing that day! Have any of you bought your tickets? I'm flying out from Miami. Are you guys renting a car or taking public transportation? I'm very excited about this interview 🙂.
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im flying from ft. lauderdale! we better get ready for the cold lol.
 
Digitalangel said:
im flying from ft. lauderdale! we better get ready for the cold lol.
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Really?! 🙂 When are you flying out? Was your ticket very expensive. I started looking and can't find anything under 450. and yes it is probably freezingc ompared to here
 
cinsy115 said:
Really?! 🙂 When are you flying out? Was your ticket very expensive. I started looking and can't find anything under 450. and yes it is probably freezingc ompared to here
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Im flying out wednesday the 18th cause the traveling times were better and cheaper than thursday. I got my ticket for free using my dads skymiles but my mom is flying with me and roundtrip flight was 700 (it was 600 the day before we booked them). Then ill be able to explore/relax before the interview on friday and then im flying back saturday! 🙂
 
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I am going to be there 2/6! I'm flying in from Chicago. Can't wait to meet all you guys!
 
lherbs0205 said:
I am going to be there 2/6! I'm flying in from Chicago. Can't wait to meet all you guys!
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I'll be there 2/6 and I'm also flying in from Chicago! My flight leaves 2/5 at I believe 340p non-stop.
 
Digitalangel said:
Im flying out wednesday the 18th cause the traveling times were better and cheaper than thursday. I got my ticket for free using my dads skymiles but my mom is flying with me and roundtrip flight was 700 (it was 600 the day before we booked them). Then ill be able to explore/relax before the interview on friday and then im flying back saturday! 🙂
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Wow, so it is pretty expensive. I'm a teacher so unfortunately I can't take off from the 18th, but that does sound like a better plan. I'm also planning on flying out on Saturday. 🙂
 
So I was told that there are a lot of older or married students who go here. Is that true? But is there also a good group of 21-22 year olds also looking at this school?
 
lherbs0205 said:
So I was told that there are a lot of older or married students who go here. Is that true? But is there also a good group of 21-22 year olds also looking at this school?
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the average age of acceptance is like 28 according to the 2013 adea book. there has to be some 21 year olds going to roseman
 
Digitalangel said:
im flying from ft. lauderdale! we better get ready for the cold lol.
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Flying from San Jose here! I paid 450 for the plane tickets, hotel, and rental car through priceline.com. I hope the interviews are relaxing as they say 😀
 
I will be flying in from PA on February 19th and leaving February 20th after the interview. Where is everyone planning to stay? And would a car rental be cheaper than taxi?
 
happysmilies said:
I will be flying in from PA on February 19th and leaving February 20th after the interview. Where is everyone planning to stay? And would a car rental be cheaper than taxi?
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I'll be there the 5th/6th and I think I'm planning to stay at the Sleep Inn for about $60. I think a rental car might be just a tad more expensive than a cab but I like having the luxury of being able to drive around and explore without having to rely on someone else. Plus you can keep your suit case or whatever in the rental car during your interview.
 
lherbs0205 said:
So I was told that there are a lot of older or married students who go here. Is that true? But is there also a good group of 21-22 year olds also looking at this school?
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I heard the same thing when I interviewed. According to the 2014 dental guidebook the mean age was 28, oldest was 42 and the youngest was 22. I myself am almost 25, though people always say I look 18 or 20 when I shave.
 
In a nutshell, it's a cheap way to fly if you don't have a checked bag. The website explains in details, but suffice it to say that it involves utilizing layovers to help reduce costs of flights.
 
dmdluffy said:
In a nutshell, it's a cheap way to fly if you don't have a checked bag. The website explains in details, but suffice it to say that it involves utilizing layovers to help reduce costs of flights.
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Sorry, I meant the question I asked about the sequence of didactic courses & the labs, not about flying.
 
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