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[DeltronZ]

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Hi future classmates:
I was wondering who has some info regarding acceptance rate/ quality of following schools:

1) arizona
2) texas schools (all of them)
3) UNC
4) UCLA
5) USC
6) BU
7) Colorado
8) creighton
9) ILL at chicago

I was just wondering so any info would be greatly appreciated,

(prediction: desidentist answers best)

 

[Zurich5]

Deltron,

Check out this link, it should be a descent start:
http://www.studentdoctor.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29323&highlight=school+stats

Good luck.

 

[DesiDentist]

Originally posted by DeltronZ
Hi future classmates:
I was wondering who has some info regarding acceptance rate/ quality of following schools:

1) arizona
No one can say what type of applicant AZ is looking for. The mention they want someone who is interested in working primarily with the Native American population. Since this year is the first for their "charter" class we won't know the quality/acceptance rate for this school until next year.

2) texas schools (all of them)
If you are a TX resident and have at least a 3.3 and a 18 you probably have interviews, acceptance is probable but most likely determined by the quality and quantity of applications.

3) UNC

Very competitive. If you have an interview, though you probably have a 25% shot at a seat.

4) UCLA

I'm not sure, but I know it is very competitive. It's DAT/GPA stats rival University of Washington and Harvard --> around 3.6/22/22

5) USC
If you get an interview I hear that you will most likely get accepted. This is from Ms. Bolivar and my dentist who graduated there.

6) BU
hahaha....everyone gets interviews and everyone gets accepted. I'm sorry, but if there is a school that just wants people to lose money on their deposit this is it...$3,000 dollar deposit, gimme a break.

7) Colorado

Not sure.

8) creighton

Acceptance is relatively high, i would say close to 50% . this is a very good school, in my opinion, however it doesn't get the credit it deserves.

9) ILL at chicago

No clue about this one. However, I think it only selects instate applicants, maybe 1 out of stater.

I was just wondering so any info would be greatly appreciated,

(prediction: desidentist answers best)

 

[ItsGavinC]

1) Arizona: First year school, so there aren't any concrete stats. They ARE looking to fill their class with good stats, however. Expect a 20 on the DAT across the board and a 3.4-3.6 overall GPA. They start inteviewing a week from today.

2) Texas schools (all of them): You just can't beat some of these schools for the price of tuition! San Antonio is an especially good school, with good facilities. Like I said, with a tuition of less than $7,000 a year, why you would go anywhere else if you get accepted is beyond me! These schools are really a gem for Texas residents!

3) UNC: Good research facilities, very competitive for acceptance, however. Solid reputation among other schools, super faculty.

4) UCLA: Competitive entrance stats, but the general consensus is that the curriculum doesn't live up to its reputation. Because it is a UC school, applicants must put up with the crap that UC schools can by law dish out. Aren't our law-makers wonderful?

5) USC: USC has an interesting PBL curriculum. Students are generally home from classes by 2pm each day, and quite frequently they find that they don't need to study much at all (1 hr/day) to do well in their classes.

6) BU: If you can't get in anywhere else, then this will have to do. Be sure you are committed before plunking down the deposit! As with all dental schools, you can receive a great education here.

7) Colorado: Great up-and-coming research school. They are getting more and more funding each year, but that doesn't mean that parallells can be drawn to the curriculum.

8) Creighton: Superb school, with a good patient base. Creighton offers no post-grad specialty degrees, so the dental students see ALL the patients who walk in the door (whereas the ortho cases at other schools go primarily to the ortho residents, etc.). Creighton offers the RDEP and IDEP programs for those who live in Utah and Idaho. In those programs, matriculants pay only $11,000 a year, and do their first year at a med. school in Utah or Idaho. These programs are coveted, but in general the education at Creighton is top notch.

9) Ill at chicago: Good school, but they DO only accept 1-2 out-of-state students, which eliminates you if you aren't a resident. If you are not a resident, then save your bucks before applying here.

 

[fourpointohoh]

"8) creighton

Acceptance is relatively high, i would say close to 50% . this is a very good school, in my opinion, however it doesn't get the credit it deserves."

Is that true? How do you know that? That's crazy!!! Are there any other schools like that? Maybe Marquette? And.... can someone also clear things up on this site for me: does Marquette interview or not? If so... how many do they interview, and do they interview everyone??? Also, I got a supplemental application from them... but I know not everyone does.... does that mean that I am "special"? hehe..... too many questions! SORRY!!!!!!!!!

Thanks,

4.oo


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[ItsGavinC]

Marquette interviews ALL in-state applicants, and about 25 out-of-state applicants. An interview is NOT required for matriculation.

 

[fourpointohoh]

thank you... now i understand!!!

what about the secondary... what's the difference between those that get one and those that don't?

 

[ItsGavinC]

Those who don't get a Marquette secondary are probably not considered for admissions. I believe that nearly everybody gets a secondary, however.

You can also fly out to Milwaukee and interview at the school, then take a tour. I did this option and am glad that I did!

 

[fourpointohoh]

Did you ask for an interview or did they call you for one?

 

[ItsGavinC]

I had a recruiting interview here in my area, and then I went out there at my own request.