Ucla, Ucsf

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Hi everyone,
I heard from friends that UCLA and UCSF are sending rejection letters to some people just by viewing the application. This is not a rumor. These people have personally got the rejection letter. I am very much interested in UCSF and was looking forward to an interview, but the process of painful waiting starts. I am really shocked that applicants are getting rejection letter just like that in the early stages even before interviews. I am praying to be atleast called for an interview in UCSF.
buttersnow
 
hi! in ucsf they interview very limited candidates, i heard that they invite only 40 for interview & they give the addmission to 24 so ........ i am also very much intrested in UCSF. let's hope for the best.
 
Hi buttersnow,
From what I heard UCSF calls only potential students for the second round of the admission process ,so I guess they will reject some applicants and call only a few .there is a written test and dexterity test as well as the personal interview maybe thatz why they limit the number .
I am in the same boat as you ,I got a letter from them saying my application is complete long back.lets hope we will get a call since we didn't get a rejection till now...All the best...
 
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UCSF told me that last year they only interviewed 36 for a class of 24. Beign a UCSF a public school, and cheaper that the other school in its area (UOP), it's probably a first choice for many people, and not many accepted candidates will withdraw their applications.
 
UCSF's IDP is one of the most expensive programs. If you do the math ( include fee, intruments, stay, books misc )you'll realize that infact UOP is one of the least expensive program too.
 
Hi Henna,

Just a personal question ,can u let us know as to why u opted for UCSF, when u had been admitted in other schools as well.Is it related to the program,fees , or just personal preferance.I'm sorry if u have already talked abt this in some other thread , maybe u can redirect me in that case .thanks

Freaky Mantra
 
Good school, good reputation, good place, polite staff, ( and my husband can find a job here in cali in the future, hopefully ).
 
hi henna,
are u doing an IDP program in UCSF.if so can u please tell how the program is?and can u practice in any other state(other than cali)after completion of the program.i am planning to apply to the IDP program in chicago and i am very confused as to wether it is good or not. any help would be appreciated.
 
smitha30,
If I were you, I'd read atleast a few posts in this forum. It would help you and probably eliminate your confusion.
 
dear all

I just don't understand why UCSF, as a public school, has an extremely expensive IDP for international " DENTISTs"?

My speculations---
1. the program is extremely advanced and full of high tech stuff, nothing like their regular program ( because the tuition IS NOT!!!)

2. IDP students use golden dental chairs and titanium instruments

Anyone got a clue?
 
i am planning to apply to the IDP program in chicago and i am very confused as to wether it is good or not.
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as much as i know, doing the IDP from Univ of Illinois would allow you to practice only in the state of Illinois.
 
Hi Guys,

If you get your Call from UCSF/ UCLA or not, can we all post the summary here as follows:

CALLED/ NOT CALLED :
NBDE SCORES:
TOEFL SCORE:
ECE GPA:

That way we all can predict what the criteria has been.
Thanks
 
Hi

I heard that last year UCSF called 35 or so for 24 seats but all of them were'nt ultimately filled.If I remember correctly the present IDP class has 22.

So this year they are calling in 60 (first hand information) for the interview at a ratio of1:2.5 which seems pretty good compared to LomaLinda and USC.
 
i have my test and interview in UCLA.
TOEFL- 267
Part 1and2- 88,87
GPA- 3.71
The test is completely like CA bench test (part 3), including lab work and wax pattern. there is a written exam also..
 
hi,
even i ve an interview in ucla but am very new to this country and i dont know how to prepare for the practical exam any help from your side would be really appreciable.
thanks
sang
 
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hi! bpl
There must be some classes at duggan study institute in LA for such school exam, you can ask them, they might guide you. you can get info from this site.

www.duggandds.com🙂
 
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