***the official unlv class of 2019 interview/acceptance thread***

The class size varies year to year, from 75-84 I believe. As of two week ago when I interviewed, 58 people had put a deposit down. We were told that not all of those 58 will matriculate, so you're looking at maybe 20-30 spots still available
 
customx said:
The class size varies year to year, from 75-84 I believe. As of two week ago when I interviewed, 58 people had put a deposit down. We were told that not all of those 58 will matriculate, so you're looking at maybe 20-30 spots still available
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Count about 10-15 of those seats for in-state, so I'd assume there's probably a dozen left for OOS.
 
Anyone else interviewing tomorrow? It's my first interview and I'm trying my hardest not to be nervous! I have read on here about the interviews, and have reviewed their website and mission statements. Also went over my personal statement again since its been a few months haha. But I can't help but feel like I need to prepare more!

Since its my first interview I have a "make it or break it" feeling. But I'm trying to use that as fuel to kill it.
 
jHansC said:
Anyone else interviewing tomorrow? It's my first interview and I'm trying my hardest not to be nervous! I have read on here about the interviews, and have reviewed their website and mission statements. Also went over my personal statement again since its been a few months haha. But I can't help but feel like I need to prepare more!

Since its my first interview I have a "make it or break it" feeling. But I'm trying to use that as fuel to kill it.
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Be yourself and you are good to go. The interview is really really relax and very conversational ! Enjoy your time there cause there is nothing to be worried about!
 
sunnyani85 said:
Be yourself and you are good to go. The interview is really really relax and very conversational ! Enjoy your time there cause there is nothing to be worried about!
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That's pretty much all that I've read so I'm trying my best to do so. Thank you 🙂

Is there any other preparation that I should make other than just relaxing? For the written portion for instance?
 
did you apply for it? how much is the scholarship for and are you instate or OOS? haha sorry for all the questions but im really hoping for a scholarship as well
 
lovetheneighbourhood said:
did you apply for it? how much is the scholarship for and are you instate or OOS? haha sorry for all the questions but im really hoping for a scholarship as well
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Haha it's ok. I didn't apply for it. I received a call yesterday from Dr. Ancajas saying that I was selected to receive a scholarship of $15,000 and it is renewable as long as you maintain a 3.4 or above. I'm instate. I wasn't expecting anything, it really surprised me.
 
jHansC said:
That's pretty much all that I've read so I'm trying my best to do so. Thank you 🙂

Is there any other preparation that I should make other than just relaxing? For the written portion for instance?
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Nope, The written portion is not HARD at all.
jHansC said:
That's pretty much all that I've read so I'm trying my best to do so. Thank you 🙂

Is there any other preparation that I should make other than just relaxing? For the written portion for instance?
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jHansC said:
Just got back to the hotel and that **** was awesome. It was my first interview but it was a super cool day.
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Wooohoooo... Glad to hear that. Hopefully you will get the magical acceptance call soon. good luck 🙂
 
From what everyone has researched and seen at interviews, why would UNLV be a good pick over other schools?
 
I chose UNLV over a couple other schools because of the fairly new clinic and sim lab, having a moderate to small class, having enough chairs to accommodate said class, being in Las Vegas (i liked the west coast attitude more than the north east attitude). In clinic all 4 years! The overall feel that the faculty was welcoming and friendly. I liked it there, I didn't like the heat, that they aren't that prestigious and that they require me to probably buy one of their crappy laptops. Oh and that we have school every summer.

Mostly though, out of all of my interviews they had the best lunch.
 
8th said:
I chose UNLV over a couple other schools because of the fairly new clinic and sim lab, having a moderate to small class, having enough chairs to accommodate said class, being in Las Vegas (i liked the west coast attitude more than the north east attitude). In clinic all 4 years! The overall feel that the faculty was welcoming and friendly. I liked it there, I didn't like the heat, that they aren't that prestigious and that they require me to probably buy one of their crappy laptops. Oh and that we have school every summer.

Mostly though, out of all of my interviews they had the best lunch.
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Haha, ok perfect, I think you can tell a lot about a school by the lunch they serve. Seriously though, thanks for the thoughts!
 
serious question: my conditional acceptance says that if I get a C i have to report it to the school, but does that mean they can rescind my acceptance if I get a few Cs this quarter or the next? I'm too scared to call and ask haha
 
lovetheneighbourhood said:
serious question: my conditional acceptance says that if I get a C i have to report it to the school, but does that mean they can rescind my acceptance if I get a few Cs this quarter or the next? I'm too scared to call and ask haha
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Lol, I actually went to ask the admission about the same thing, DR Ancajas told me simply don't get any Cs, but if i ends up getting any C then it depends on what subject it is, if it is a history or literature type class she wouldn't worry too much about it.

And yes, they can take away the acceptance, hence it is "conditional".
 
Could please someone tell me what was the specialty placement record for the last year? it was handed on a sheet of paper in the folder they gave, but i lost it. thanks!
 
I was told, by a professor and an admissions representative, they were meeting at the end of February.
 
dyesht said:
I was told, by a professor and an admissions representative, they were meeting at the end of February.
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That's what I heard at the end of January when I spoke with someone as well, looks like it may have changed.
 
xerxes106 said:
I got an email today saying they will be meeting mid-March actually.
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Was this a personal conversation you were having in email with admissions, or a general email they sent out?
 
dyesht said:
Was this a personal conversation you were having in email with admissions, or a general email they sent out?
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I was updating some info and the email they sent back included a paragraph saying that they were going to meet again mid-March and to call back anytime after then.
 
There is so much misinformation about UNLV. I interviewed the second week of January. During the presentation we were all told the adcom would meet at the end of the month and acceptances would be sent out the first week of February. Then I saw on here that the next week someone from my interview group was admitted.
 
hugomaaf said:
Lol, I actually went to ask the admission about the same thing, DR Ancajas told me simply don't get any Cs, but if i ends up getting any C then it depends on what subject it is, if it is a history or literature type class she wouldn't worry too much about it.

And yes, they can take away the acceptance, hence it is "conditional".
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so that means...if I get a C, they WILL take it away? I am taking 3 difficult science classses this quarter!! Should I call and talk to them about it? We just got our midterm grades back and a C might be on the horizon for some of them.
 
Does anybody else have an interview tomorrow (2/13)? If so, anybody staying at The Palace Station and Casino? Hoping to find a ride to campus and airport if possible. Will split gas!
 
lovetheneighbourhood said:
so that means...if I get a C, they WILL take it away? I am taking 3 difficult science classses this quarter!! Should I call and talk to them about it? We just got our midterm grades back and a C might be on the horizon for some of them.
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What courses are they? Pre-reqs? Upper division science?

Yes, call them.

The concern is that the material you're covering in those classes will likely come up again in dental school, compounded by a heavy load of credits. By getting C's in those science courses you're basically telling them "I don't understand this material." I'm not saying you do or don't or simply haven't put the time in, it just looks like that. The committee will tilt their heads at it and want an explanation at the very least. The very worst--they rescind your acceptance. Who knows though, ask them! They said something about remediation in the acceptance letter as well.

In my experience Dr. Ancajas has been super nice and will probably understand as long as you put in your mightiest effort from here on out. She'll probably be like 'lovetheneighbourhood! What happened!'

I suggest you talk to them though. Tell them you slipped in the beginning of the quarter for whatever reason but you'll prove you still got it, then get A's on all the next tests/final. Don't throw in the towel!

"The past can't be changed, but the future is ours to shape if we make the effort." --14th Dalai Lama

Best of luck!

----All of this is just my opinion...I honestly have no idea how they will actually respond----
 
praxis234 said:
What courses are they? Pre-reqs? Upper division science?

Yes, call them.

The concern is that the material you're covering in those classes will likely come up again in dental school, compounded by a heavy load of credits. By getting C's in those science courses you're basically telling them "I don't understand this material." I'm not saying you do or don't or simply haven't put the time in, it just looks like that. The committee will tilt their heads at it and want an explanation at the very least. The very worst--they rescind your acceptance. Who knows though, ask them! They said something about remediation in the acceptance letter as well.

In my experience Dr. Ancajas has been super nice and will probably understand as long as you put in your mightiest effort from here on out. She'll probably be like 'lovetheneighbourhood! What happened!'

I suggest you talk to them though. Tell them you slipped in the beginning of the quarter for whatever reason but you'll prove you still got it, then get A's on all the next tests/final. Don't throw in the towel!

"The past can't be changed, but the future is ours to shape if we make the effort." --14th Dalai Lama

Best of luck!

----All of this is just my opinion...I honestly have no idea how they will actually respond----
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I mean they are all plant classes...literally. So I doubt I will actually learn any of it in dental school. i just dont know how to go about the conversation haha
 
lovetheneighbourhood said:
I mean they are all plant classes...literally. So I doubt I will actually learn any of it in dental school. i just dont know how to go about the conversation haha
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I know how you feel, really trying hard to survive Physical chemistry II with the Lab, 100% sure it won't be in Dental school.

Along with a 5 credit human anatomy and two heavy reading classes.... You can do this brother!

At least that's what I keep telling myself.
 
hugomaaf said:
I know how you feel, really trying hard to survive Physical chemistry II with the Lab, 100% sure it won't be in Dental school.

Along with a 5 credit human anatomy and two heavy reading classes.... You can do this brother!

At least that's what I keep telling myself.
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Should I call Dr. Ancajas directly?
 
lovetheneighbourhood said:
I mean they are all plant classes...literally. So I doubt I will actually learn any of it in dental school. i just dont know how to go about the conversation haha
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Well there's your problem, taking plant classes haha jk. Yeah, not much in dental school is gonna require a thorough understanding of plants. At least I hope not!

It's not over yet right? Study study study, pull out a B/B-! That's probably what they'll tell you if you call them. Is a B even possible, or did you just utterly bomb your midterms?

hugomaaf is right "you can do this!!"

If you decide to call them, I'd just be honest...say you have some bad news and that you didn't do so hot on your midterms. Almost certainly they'll tell you to re-focus and do the best you can...or maybe you'll get lucky and they'll tell you not to worry about it. Who knows? I don't! I'm just givin' advice out my a** at this point. I do, however, wish you luck and hope to see ya in the fall haha!
 
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When I called, I was told that the meeting was supposed to be end of February but they ended up moving it to mid-March. So if I don't hear anything until the third week of March, I'll give them another call.
 
After mailing the check, how long did it take them to cash the check and update you?
 
carlos atrian said:
Haha it's ok. I didn't apply for it. I received a call yesterday from Dr. Ancajas saying that I was selected to receive a scholarship of $15,000 and it is renewable as long as you maintain a 3.4 or above. I'm instate. I wasn't expecting anything, it really surprised me.
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Thats awesome you were offered a scholarship! Do you mind if I ask your DAT scores and science GPA/overall GPA, and maybe some other factors that you felt might've weighed into it. I'm also instate and going to be applying for this upcoming cycle and was hoping for a scholarship myself.
 
dr thunder said:
Thats awesome you were offered a scholarship! Do you mind if I ask your DAT scores and science GPA/overall GPA, and maybe some other factors that you felt might've weighed into it. I'm also instate and going to be applying for this upcoming cycle and was hoping for a scholarship myself.
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Sure, my DAT scores are 20/19/21/21/22/21 PAT/QR/RC/BIO/Gen Chem/ Ochem

TS: 21
AA: 21

Science GPA: 3.45
Total GPA: 3.56

First generation student and being a minority could have weighed into the decision.
 
To those of you who got in and are in-state, can youguys share your DAT stats and GPAs? I'm going to apply this upcoming cycle and I'd like to get some ideas. Thanks!
 
sunram said:
To those of you who got in and are in-state, can youguys share your DAT stats and GPAs? I'm going to apply this upcoming cycle and I'd like to get some ideas. Thanks!
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From the info I gathered last year, in state stats are lower than OSS,

If I remember correctly (and feel free to correct me if someone else have a better numbers)

DAT: ~19.5
GPA: ~3.4 (same for overall and sci)

Hope this help.

I am in state and got in on Dec 1,~ 3.4 GPA and 21 DAT.
 
Just gave up my spot at UNLV. Best of luck to everyone waiting on admission!
 
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