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rolltidepreopt said:
dang, do u mind quickly telling me what their stats are? if u know
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I interviewed on 1/22 and was accepted. DAT=23 AA, 23 TS. GPA=3.65. Having decent grades and a good DAT definitely helps, but there were people who interviewed and were accepted before me who had worse statistics and also turned their application in at the same time or after me. It was really frustrating for me sometimes, to be honest. But lots of people have mentioned that they really do look at the applicants as a whole. With that in mind, and given that GPA and DAT scores probably aren't going to change significantly between now and when the application cycle ends, it's a good idea to be working on the weak areas of your application and updating the school with what you're doing. I decided to go to dental school late in my college career and was lacking in service and clinical experience. So, I spent last semester shadowing at different dental offices for 2 hours twice a week and this semester I've been volunteering once a week for an afternoon at a volunteer clinic. I kept UTHSCSA updated with this. I really don't know if it made a difference, but Dr. Segura seemed appreciative of the updates (A&M was appreciative as well. Houston told me they wouldn't consider anything not on my application when I tried, but I might have been emailing the wrong person). It's not a guarantee, but I don't think it can hurt if you can identify the weaknesses of your application and inform the school of your improvements in those areas.
 
appreciate the long thoughtful post!
SpuranSpuran said:
I interviewed on 1/22 and was accepted. DAT=23 AA, 23 TS. GPA=3.65. Having decent grades and a good DAT definitely helps, but there were people who interviewed and were accepted before me who had worse statistics and also turned their application in at the same time or after me. It was really frustrating for me sometimes, to be honest. But lots of people have mentioned that they really do look at the applicants as a whole. With that in mind, and given that GPA and DAT scores probably aren't going to change significantly between now and when the application cycle ends, it's a good idea to be working on the weak areas of your application and updating the school with what you're doing. I decided to go to dental school late in my college career and was lacking in service and clinical experience. So, I spent last semester shadowing at different dental offices for 2 hours twice a week and this semester I've been volunteering once a week for an afternoon at a volunteer clinic. I kept UTHSCSA updated with this. I really don't know if it made a difference, but Dr. Segura seemed appreciative of the updates (A&M was appreciative as well. Houston told me they wouldn't consider anything not on my application when I tried, but I might have been emailing the wrong person). It's not a guarantee, but I don't think it can hurt if you can identify the weaknesses of your application and inform the school of your improvements in those areas.
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henicouture said:
i have a comparative anatomy test on Friday so I had to schedule for 3/22!!! I'm still not giving up on Houston, though. Its my dream school lol
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Same same, I’m still waiting on San Antonio and Houston. Though I’m pretty sure San Antonio has sent out all of their acceptance letters and all that’s left is alternates and rejections. But Houston I know has a couple spots left for acceptance letters! GOOD LUCK!!
 
posted this in the School specific forum, but any UTHSCSA students here who can comment on where students generally live/popular apartment complexes and such?
 
wizkidz said:
posted this in the School specific forum, but any UTHSCSA students here who can comment on where students generally live/popular apartment complexes and such?
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On the FB page, they have a word document full of apartments and listed pros/cons.
 
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For those of you waiting to hear back from San Antonio, just got a rejection email saying that they have completed their selection and have filled all their seats. I never interviewed, just go this email now.
 
DDS4lifeeee said:
For those of you waiting to hear back from San Antonio, just got a rejection email saying that they have completed their selection and have filled all their seats. I never interviewed, just go this email now.
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Thank you for the update. Did anyone get a rejection with an interview that wouldn’t mind saying?
 
DDS4lifeeee said:
For those of you waiting to hear back from San Antonio, just got a rejection email saying that they have completed their selection and have filled all their seats. I never interviewed, just go this email now.
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o my, so that thing about having 6 more rounds of acceptances isn't true?
 
even if all the seats have been filled, you still have a chance. People change their minds, don’t pass background checks and/or required classes. Theres still a little bit of hope. I think this is why acceptances go out in many “rounds”.
 
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MendiT13 said:
even if all the seats have been filled, you still have a chance. People change their minds, don’t pass background checks and/or required classes. Theres still a little bit of hope. I think this is why acceptances go out in many “rounds”.
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What if that was the last round already?
 
MendiT13 said:
even if all the seats have been filled, you still have a chance. People change their minds, don’t pass background checks and/or required classes. Theres still a little bit of hope. I think this is why acceptances go out in many “rounds”.
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Plus, I even know one person who is holding more than one spot (annoying I know lol) so I’m sure there’s the select few who have more than one spot at dental schools and who still need to withdraw from the ones they decide not to choose.
 
Just adding that I got a rejection email yesterday without an interview from San Antonio. I got accepted to both Houston and Dallas, but heard nothing from SA until now. Makes me wonder what the schools are looking at and what they are basing their decisions on :O
 
tmc2017 said:
Just adding that I got a rejection email yesterday without an interview from San Antonio. I got accepted to both Houston and Dallas, but heard nothing from SA until now. Makes me wonder what the schools are looking at and what they are basing their decisions on :O
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Which school did you choose?
 
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