third time applicant, depressed as hell

[predentmah]

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Hi everyone,
I'm a third time applicant.
I retook my dat last summer and went from 17 to 21. I thought with this improvement I will get to any school I want. So far this cycle, I had 2 interviews. One in Boston and one in temple. I just got wait listed in Boston and I'm still under review in temple. Words cant describe how sad and depressed I am right now. I have zero motivation to continue. As far as right now, is there any hope?
also, for fall semester I took 2 science and one math class and this winter semester, thinking that for sure I'll get accepted somewhere, I only took one science course and english course which i needed it to graduate.
What do I need to do right now? should i take more science classes this summer or just graduate?
I'm planning to apply for masters. I'm also trying to get involve in research this summer. Of course, I'm gonna be doing more shadowing hours. What else do you guys think I should do before the new cycle?
thanks alot in advance.
i don't know at this point of my life, I have never been this sad and I'm just ready to give up on everything.

 

[Bis-GMA111]

BU's waitlist moves a decent amount from what i've heard. i think you'll be o.k.

waitlist movement will start again very soon, so stay calm.

 

[KittySquared]

Keep your spirits up! I know it's hard, but try to stay positive. Looking into a masters is a good idea, and prepare to reapply early IF it comes down to it.

 

[Hawkteeth]

If you really want it you will get in. I applied 3 times without acceptance, took a year to earn a masters degree and reapplied for the 4th time. I was finally accepted! If I can do it you can too!

 

[chingaling]

-Looking into a masters is a good idea. Get all the info you need so you don't miss any deadlines. Make sure you have a spot in graduate school for fall 2013.

-BU waitlist does move, but I wouldn't suggest hoping to get off a waitlist since it puts you in a very bad state emotionally/mentally. Been there, done that, and it is so painful and frustrating.

-Don't despair. The fact that you got interviews means your application was impressive enough for adcoms to invite you to their school. I'm sorry you are going through this- I know exactly how you feel, b/c I was in a similar position. I was also in a masters program where people were in a similar position as you. This happens to a lot of people. If you want to be a dentist, and are willing to improve any possible weaknesses in your application- it will happen.

 

[iSorin]

4th time applicant here. trust me, I feel your pain. its depressing and sad, but if its 100% what you want to do and you've worked so hard already for it, how can you give up? stay in there and keep working and theres a good chance you will get in! i finally got accepted this year and all the hard work ive put in makes me appreciate it even more, and I'm sure you will feel the same when u finally get in. also keep in mind each year is different, you might get even more interviews next year and it says a lot to schools when you are a 4th time applicant because it shows commitment and resiliency. so keep your head up and stay positive!!!!!! unless you have an awesome backup plan, theres nothing holding you back from getting into dental school!

 

[Teeths]

This coming cycle will be my 3rd time applying.

Keep your chin up... I know the process can be so incredibly frustrating and mentally tiring at times but if this is what you want... prove it! I know I'm going to. 👍

Good luck

 

[emorypredent]

For the reapplicants, how many schools were you wait listed at in previous cycles? Do you think it's likely to not get in after being on 6 wait lists?

 

[Hawkteeth]

I had only 2 interviews and no waitlists in 3 cycles.

 

[Predent0228]

APPLY EARLY! its so important.

 

[chingaling]

For the reapplicants, how many schools were you wait listed at in previous cycles? Do you think it's likely to not get in after being on 6 wait lists?

if your app is improving each cycle, past experience shouldn't dictate future experience, as the cause of rejection may no longer be valid. also, it actually works in your favor to keep improving and reapplying, b/c then they see you are serious.

 

[emorypredent]

if your app is improving each cycle, past experience shouldn't dictate future experience, as the cause of rejection may no longer be valid. also, it actually works in your favor to keep improving and reapplying, b/c then they see you are serious.

I'm not a reapplicant. I was just trying to see if anyone who got like 6 interviews didn't make it in.

 

[Paperclipz]

Call the schools so that they see that you are interested in attending. I'm applying this cycle (2nd time) after being flat out rejected this previous one and I'm taking the DAT in a month. This whole process makes one feel incredibly discouraged but keep your chin up!

 

[dental711]

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[predentmah]

Thank you all so much, its amazing that there are many supportive and nice individuals in this forum. I appreciate all of your replies.

 

[summersimpson]

Please cheer up! This was my third time applying and I got in at the last minute. It isn't over yet. Hopefully the waitlist will work out. If not, then do what ppl suggest. They are good ideas. Apply early! Apply to more schools. Contact the schools and ask what you should change. I didn't even get my interview at my #1 school until January. I didn't get in until January 30th. It appears I was the last of the last. If I'd delayed anything by one more day it might not have worked out. Applying early is a really big deal. I didn't understand that fully until now. I didn't have any more money, after three attempts at the DAT, three kaplan classes, and three application cycles I was bone dry and in debt. This was literally my last shot at my dream. I still don't think I really did anything to make this my year. It was just chance. I just happened to be that much better than the other interviewers on that one day I interviewed. Maybe, one interviewer just happened to like me enough to remind the others they liked me too. I don't know what it was, but I know I didn't have much control over it in the end. You do the best you can but in the end it isn't your decision to make. You just have to decide if you can do it again. After learning that this last cycle, I would do it again. I would do it a fourth and a fifth time. My family may think I'm crazy, but it's worth it.
I wish you the best of luck. And congrats on finding so many nice ppl on SDN. You brought out the best in ppl. That's something special in its self 🙂

 

[tkorech]

I just got rejected yesterday from UIC, my #1 school, which means I'm about to start my third application cycle, and I've been very depressed ever since. This thread had a lot of good ideas and really cheered me up...thank you everyone!