UCLA School of Dentistry Class of 2026 Thread

[artist2022]

Last year's thread: UCLA School of Dentistry Class of 2025 Interview/Acceptance Thread

Hey guys! Definitely early for this but if you have any questions about applying to UCLA or about its program, post here!

General Stats:
Will update for 2025 when it's published!

Class of 2024 Overall GPA: 3.74 Science GPA: 3.68 DAT: 23AA, 23TS, 22PAT

Class of 2023 Overall GPA: 3.77 Science GPA: 3.73 DAT: 23AA, 23TS, 22PAT

Class of 2022 Overall GPA: 3.80 Science GPA: 3.77 DAT: 23AA, 23TS, 22PAT

Class of 2021 Overall GPA: 3.74 Science GPA: 3.70 DAT: 22AA, 22TS, 22PAT

General Info:
Prereqs: Info here. AP Credit accepted, but there are limitations on CC credit and no online classes are allowed (* exception due to COVID19 *). Not required at time of application, but must be complete by 6/30/2022-can't take any prereqs in the summer right before you start.
DAT: Must be taken before 12/31/2021, and if already taken, must be within a 3-year period (after 1/1/2019).
Class size: 88 seats
Grading system: P/F/H
Quarter System! Academic year is 3 10-week quarters plus 1 9-week summer (15 total sessions)
----> Here's our academic calendar in case you're wondering how a quarter system looks.
Research Intensive, about 70% of students specialize
Clinic starts Summer of D2 (new! They made it earlier for 2022 and beyond)
Graduate Housing available!
Can establish residency after 1 year (instate tuition)
Regarding the curriculum: Anyone curious about the curriculum here at UCLA can browse this schedule below for each of the 4 years. There is typically a final for each class that is scheduled. UCLA Dentistry Curriculum

Q&A that might be helpful, about 1st year mostly: artist2022 Q&A

UCLA ASDA: Find us on instagram @uclaasda & @ucla_asda_predental to see what dental school is like + get access to workshops!

Good luck everyone!! 🙂

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[2ndtimeapplicant]

I’ve heard UCLA started sending interview invites last week. Can anyone confirm?

 

[Reapplicant3]

I’ve heard UCLA started sending interview invites last week. Can anyone confirm?

someone on the Facebook group @dentalschooladmissionsbootcamp said that they received an interview and they applied in June.

 

[UNLV_sdm_co2026]

I’ve heard UCLA started sending interview invites last week. Can anyone confirm?

Yes, it looks like they started 8/5

 

[predent_24]

any updates?

 

[UNLV_sdm_co2026]

any updates?

They started sending out invited 8/5

 

[FutureDDS2000]

Interview #2
School: UCLA School of Dentistry
Notification date: 8/17
Method of notification: Email
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/1
Application complete date: 6/7
GPA (science, overall): 3.60; 3.70
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 21/21/23/17/No
Dates available: 8/24
Method of interview: Virtual

 

[2ndtimeapplicant]

Did any OOS students receive an invite today?

 

[future_dds_]

Did any OOS students receive an invite today?

no :/

 

[TheWatchingOne]

Did any OOS students receive an invite today?

Sorry for my late response, but I received my interview invite via email the night of the 17th and I am Out of state!

 

[Reapplicant3]

It looks like they are doing biweekly interview invitations? 8/5, 8/17, so next one might be next week. just guessing

 

[GoDental111]

Did any of your status change to under review? Mine still says Application complete.

 

[melad916afg]

Interview #3
School: UCLA School of Dentistry
Notification date: 08/30
Method of notification: Phone
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 06/25
Application complete date: 06/30
GPA (science, overall): 4.00, 4.00
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 24/27/21/20/No
Dates available: 09/10
Method of interview: Virtual

 

[donkatsu]

Did any of your status change to under review? Mine still says Application complete.

Mine also says Application Complete.

 

[GoDental111]

Thanks!

 

[Katleen]

has anyone applied mid July and heard back?

 

[deleted994703]

has anyone applied mid July and heard back?

applied mid july haven’t heard back

 

[celestialing]

applied mid july haven’t heard back

same here (again lol)

 

[Katleen]

I think on the bootcamp facebook group told she got an invite and she applied aug. does anyone know if they go by date submitted or anything ?

 

[deleted994703]

I think on the bootcamp facebook group told she got an invite and she applied aug. does anyone know if they go by date submitted or anything ?

i thought they did 🙁

 

[Reapplicant3]

Hey guys! check your voicemails and aadsas. I applied mid July and they told me they are sending voicemails only this year so keep an eye on your phone because I got mine yesterday but I literally just saw it today. Good luck to everyone!

 

[Reapplicant3]

Hey guys! check your voicemails and aadsas. I applied mid July and they told me they are sending voicemails only this year so keep an eye on your phone because I got mine yesterday but I literally just saw it today. Good luck to everyone!

Actually I just saw that some people get their notification by email as well.... so check everything!

 

[justadentalstudent]

Interview #5
School:UCLA
Notification date: 9/27
Method of notification: called me to schedule
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/29
Application complete date: 7/1
GPA (science, overall): 3.40, 3.40
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 21/22/22/19/ no
Dates available OR your interview date: my date 10/8 earliest 10/1
Method of interview: virtual

edit: virtual

 

[UNLV_sdm_co2026]

Interview #5
School:UCLA
Notification date: 9/27
Method of notification: called me to schedule
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/29
Application complete date: 7/1
GPA (science, overall): 3.40, 3.40
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 21/22/22/19/ no
Dates available OR your interview date: my date 10/8 earliest 10/1
Method of interview: virtual

edit: virtual

What number did they call you from?

 

[justadentalstudent]

What number did they call you from?

310 area code.

 

[medigurl234]

Can anyone that has already interviewed explain how it was like this year and the type of questions they had?

 

[carsandmedicine]

They called me a couple of days ago and I was about to hang up because I thought it was a scam. Glad I didn't ahhha. They don't give you much time, I got 5 days in advance. I am excited !

 

[carsandmedicine]

What was the interview format for the Zoom interview? Group or individual?

 

[Katleen]

They called me a couple of days ago and I was about to hang up because I thought it was a scam. Glad I didn't ahhha. They don't give you much time, I got 5 days in advance. I am excited !

Congrats! Did your aadsas portal status change?

 

[jo0le3]

What was the interview format for the Zoom interview? Group or individual?

Individual, 2 individual interviews with different faculty. There are some opportunities to talk to the other applicants during breaks or at the start. There were probably around 10-12 of us in total for my day.

 

[jo0le3]

Can anyone that has already interviewed explain how it was like this year and the type of questions they had?

First thing they’ll do is give you a prompt to write an essay on. It was asking what you’d do in a situation. It’s not related to dental so you don’t have to worry about having any previous knowledge to help you respond to the prompt. I don’t think I’m allowed to say what they specifically asked. I think it was about a 20 minute time limit.

You’ll have a Q&A with the associate Dean of student services. Make sure to prepare questions!! And have extra in case someone else asks your question before you do.

I think you’ll either start with interviews or a virtual school tour depending on what group they split you up in. There will be two back to back individual interviews with different faculty. The first one was super chill and conversational. The second one was less conversational, they asked situational questions and or questions similar to “describe a difficult situation and how you handled it”.

 

[carsandmedicine]

Congrats! Did your aadsas portal status change?

I believe it just says application complete

 

[carsandmedicine]

Also, for anyone wondering... you get two 35 minute individual interviews that are closed book (they have not seen your app). There is also an essay question.

 

[snake_fire]

Interview #3
School:UCLA
Notification date: 10/7
Method of notification: Phone call
Residency: In state (CA)
AADSAS mail-out date: mid-August
Application complete date: mid-August
GPA (science, overall): 3.65, 3.75
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 22/24/19/20/No
Dates available OR your interview date: 10/12
Method of interview: Virtual (zoom)

 

[doseeeeeeeee]

Interview #3
School:UCLA
Notification date: 10/7
Method of notification: Phone call
Residency: In state (CA)
AADSAS mail-out date: mid-August
Application complete date: mid-August
GPA (science, overall): 3.65, 3.75
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 22/24/19/20/No
Dates available OR your interview date: 10/12
Method of interview: Virtual (zoom)

did they email u too??

 

[snake_fire]

did they email u too??

Nope, they just called me and left me a voicemail since I thought it was a spam call lol. Once I called back to confirm my interview date, they informed me that they would just send me a zoom link to my email the day before the interview.

 

[poohthedough]

Interview #6
School: UCLA
Notification date: 10/07
Method of notification: Left me with a voicemail
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/01
Application complete date: 07/07
GPA (science, overall): 3.85/3.82
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 25/24/25/23/No
Dates available: 10/08 tomorrow lollll (dont know what to prep for)
Method of Interview: Virtual

 

[justadentalstudent]

Interview tomorrow, has anyone received their zoom link yet?

 

[poohthedough]

Interview tomorrow, has anyone received their zoom link yet?

I just got it from Noemi

 

[poohthedough]

Nope, they just called me and left me a voicemail since I thought it was a spam call lol. Once I called back to confirm my interview date, they informed me that they would just send me a zoom link to my email the day before the interview.

same bro same lolll i literally dont know what to prep for...Everything happens too quickly

 

[2ndtimeapplicant]

Do they typically send more OOS interviews later?

 

[snake_fire]

same bro same lolll i literally dont know what to prep for...Everything happens too quickly

How did your interview go?! I had to schedule mine for tomorrow.

 

[poohthedough]

It was alright. I got interviewed by 2 professors and it was all close file 1on1. If u'r rlly stressing, I recommend checking out the sdn interview feedback page for all the past ucla questions that people have received. But rlly no need to worry. Just relax and dont say anything inappropriate you're good.

 

[als33]

I just got it from Noemi

About what time did you receive your email? I have mine tomorrow but I dont know when to expect an email

 

[poohthedough]

About what time did you receive your email? I have mine tomorrow but I dont know when to expect an email

Sry just saw ur question here. I got it from Noemi in the afternoon. I hope you already got it tho. Good luck on ur interview!!

 

[2ndtimeapplicant]

Anyone know if there are more interviews to be sent this cycle?

 

[artist2022]

Anyone know if there are more interviews to be sent this cycle?

So far, we have dates until the end of November. Not sure if invites for those dates have gone out yet

 

[deleted994703]

So far, we have dates until the end of November. Not sure if invites for those dates have gone out yet

does ucla send any post december invites?

 

[2ndtimeapplicant]

So far, we have dates until the end of November. Not sure if invites for those dates have gone out yet

Thanks for the info. From what I see, people haven’t posted about november interviews yet so that’s encouraging.

 

[als33]

Sry just saw ur question here. I got it from Noemi in the afternoon. I hope you already got it tho. Good luck on ur interview!!

Thank you for the reply! I got my email around 1 pm too! Also for the further information session, I was wondering if it is required to dress formally. Thank you 🙂