UoP School of Dentistry Class of 2028* Interview/Acceptance Thread

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powerplay1938 said:
Are you speaking to me? I submitted continue interest and did not receive any contact yet regarding an interview and I am really disappointed thus far. DAT 24, 3.87 sci:gpa ,dental assistant experience, lab manager and researcher for multiple years, extensive leadership and community service
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same my brother is in same position. there's still time.
 
I don’t know if this is a coincidence or not but I filled out the continued interest optional questionnaire around 2am EST and got notified around noon with an interview invite!

Interview #6
Notification date: 1/13
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS
AADSAS mail-out date: 9/6
Application complete date: 9/9
GPA (science, overall): sGPA: 3.93 Overall: 3.8
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 26/26/20/27/no
Interview Date: openings left 1/27-3/20
Method of interview: In-person (although I want virtual 😅 not sure if I can ask)
 
beerhip said:
Congrats to the both of you! Ditto on the 1/27 opening but I assume it might be because someone cancelled their interview due to having another spot elsewhere with decision day deposit deadline movement happening.

FYI for future pre-dents who might be looking at this thread in a year or few from now OR people who might be holding out for an interview... there's currently thirteen slots left spread over four interview dates from 3/06 to 3/20. It seems that we're more or less around the final corner (re. "larger" waves of invites) barring slots opening up / admissions somehow deciding to extend interview season into April after winter quarter break.
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True I noticed that as well, but I have read time and time again that schools make offers to students late between March and May so I don’t know that the date necessarily precludes anybody from an offer. If they’re continuing to interview I assume there are still openings! I have a classmate who was offered Columbia late last year!
 
powerplay1938 said:
I did not see openings 1/27 first available was March. That’s odd I received it Sunday.
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did you receive a virtual sign up or in person? they sent me a sign up for in person even though i’m on the east coast :’) there’s only 2 more spots for jan but from what i just checked pretty much all of feb is still open!! I wonder if you can similarly ask to go to the in person session for a sooner date
 
huh that rly is so weird…(excuse weird formatting i took the pic zooming out on my phone)
beerhip said:
I am very puzzled because this is what I see from the interview portal that they use. (That being said, I am not concerned about my interview date since it is in early February.) All interviews for UOP are in-person IIRC so that's definitely odd. They also emailed me again confirming my selected date (+ asked to fill out a short survey with demographic information + application "highlights") as well.

Edit: I am in-state though so perhaps it is possible that the OOS portal differs? Normally I'd be inclined to think that is a logistical nightmare but the interview groups for UOP are really quite small (e.g. my interview at WesternU was something like 30+ people) so I guess it could be that.
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Also I didn’t realize all the interviews were in-person mb!! Thanks for letting me know 😅
 
why are you all posting these things online? why don't you just let the process be. ya'll causing confusion. you know all schools read these posts about their respective schools. if you got an interview - be glad! there are thousands who don't and are still waiting for an interview. if you don't want to attend a school then give the spot up for someone who really wants it or needs it. stop your complaining.

and they are all in person. groups of 10 or less. that's pretty remarkable bec my school did a damn herd interview. i asked and i was told. you're all smart people, you think asking for virtual interview when their interviews are in-person show interest?
 
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For students that got an interview or already interviewed at UOP, how did you guys prepare for that interview ??
 
Is it time to give up? 🥹 does anyone know the chances of getting an interview at this point?
 
For people who interviewed post December, have you heard anything about decesion ? was it rejection, acceptance or waitlist ?
 
any movement? interviewed end of january wondering if anyone heard back yet.
 
My gf moved to bay area so I really want to get an offer from them. Is a letter of interest a good choice or I just wait for now?
 
For post December interviewees how early before your interview date did you receive your invite? I’m trying to see if there’s still a chance that I receive a March interview
 
drtoothfairy123 said:
If we haven't even gotten an interview, is there still hope?
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Contrary to what has been reported, there are still slots open. They expanded interviews to the first two Thursdays in April recently and there are twelve slots total. Those are the only dates with availability as everything else has been booked for a while now.

I would not give up hope. I know an alumni who was accepted a few weeks before matriculation after an April interview and a few others who were a shoe’in to next years class as well. It is more likely you’ll be waitlisted with a later interview (i.e. admissions being more selective as the class fills) but a WL at Dugoni is not necessarily a bad thing.
 
A lot of Californians hype UOP without questioning its issues because they "save a year" with their 3 year program and quite honestly it's the school that Californians go to nowadays to stay close to home when they don't get into UCLA, UCSF, or USC. It sounds rude but it's the brutal truth. UOP dental isn't even cheaper despite being a 3 year program. I would recommend Roseman over UOP since they're both 3 years but you save around $100,000 in tuition with Roseman. In terms of ranking and prestige, look at US News Rankings. UOP ranking as a whole is below almost any school in Cali you can think of. Their undergraduate program has its whole different set of issues that have also been negatively impacting the dental school for multiple years now. The UOP Dental Dean actually resigned in the beginning of January due to friction with the overall university admins. As a Cali kid myself, my choice came down to UOP and this private dental school in the east coast. I ultimately decided to go with the other school because I truly did not feel UOP was worth staying close to home for. Also, I really fell in love with the other school with how students are treated there. No dental school is perfect but I am very confident that my dental school is better to be a student at than UOP. Based on what I have seen and heard with my school and UOP, I would make the same choice again.
 
selflesswhistleblower said:
A lot of Californians hype UOP without questioning its issues because they "save a year" with their 3 year program and quite honestly it's the school that Californians go to nowadays to stay close to home when they don't get into UCLA, UCSF, or USC. It sounds rude but it's the brutal truth. UOP dental isn't even cheaper despite being a 3 year program. I would recommend Roseman over UOP since they're both 3 years but you save around $100,000 in tuition with Roseman. In terms of ranking and prestige, look at US News Rankings. UOP ranking as a whole is below almost any school in Cali you can think of. Their undergraduate program has its whole different set of issues that have also been negatively impacting the dental school for multiple years now. The UOP Dental Dean actually resigned in the beginning of January due to friction with the overall university admins. As a Cali kid myself, my choice came down to UOP and this private dental school in the east coast. I ultimately decided to go with the other school because I truly did not feel UOP was worth staying close to home for. Also, I really fell in love with the other school with how students are treated there. No dental school is perfect but I am very confident that my dental school is better to be a student at than UOP. Based on what I have seen and heard with my school and UOP, I would make the same choice again.
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I really am failing to see the point of this post. There is no such thing as dental school rankings so that whole point is completely irrelevant. And yes, a lot of people would rather go to UCSF or UCLA for the cost different but those are the two hardest schools to get into. It’s honestly kinda crazy that you’re speaking about UOP as if you are a student there. There are great things about UOP and some not so great things like the cost, but some people like UOP because the alumni have been consistently getting positive feedback and the graduates say they are competent upon graduation. You also have done this same exact thing on the UOP 24 and 25 forums so please get a life you absolute loser.
 
BigMaun said:
I really am failing to see the point of this post. There is no such thing as dental school rankings so that whole point is completely irrelevant. And yes, a lot of people would rather go to UCSF or UCLA for the cost different but those are the two hardest schools to get into. It’s honestly kinda crazy that you’re speaking about UOP as if you are a student there. There are great things about UOP and some not so great things like the cost, but some people like UOP because the alumni have been consistently getting positive feedback and the graduates say they are competent upon graduation. You also have done this same exact thing on the UOP 24 and 25 forums so please get a life you absolute loser.
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TRUTH. GET HIM/HER/THEM ... BUSTED!

I have fam at UOP. not a perfect place (my school is worse), but he loves the people and the alumni. good luck to you, but you go where it makes sense for you.
 
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selflesswhistleblower said:
A lot of Californians hype UOP without questioning its issues because they "save a year" with their 3 year program and quite honestly it's the school that Californians go to nowadays to stay close to home when they don't get into UCLA, UCSF, or USC. It sounds rude but it's the brutal truth. UOP dental isn't even cheaper despite being a 3 year program. I would recommend Roseman over UOP since they're both 3 years but you save around $100,000 in tuition with Roseman. In terms of ranking and prestige, look at US News Rankings. UOP ranking as a whole is below almost any school in Cali you can think of. Their undergraduate program has its whole different set of issues that have also been negatively impacting the dental school for multiple years now. The UOP Dental Dean actually resigned in the beginning of January due to friction with the overall university admins. As a Cali kid myself, my choice came down to UOP and this private dental school in the east coast. I ultimately decided to go with the other school because I truly did not feel UOP was worth staying close to home for. Also, I really fell in love with the other school with how students are treated there. No dental school is perfect but I am very confident that my dental school is better to be a student at than UOP. Based on what I have seen and heard with my school and UOP, I would make the same choice again.
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SMH. you a damn fool and this is a burner account. your posts for years YEARS trying to discredit UOP is kinda sad. you are some bitter and unhappy person who probably got rejected and can't let go. well ... LET IT GO and get a life. I go to another dental school. my brother goes to UOP.

where do I even begin with your inaccuracies? Let’s break this down, shall we?

let’s talk about "saving a year." UOP’s three-year dental program isn’t about cutting corners or rushing through education; it’s about offering a highly focused, intensive experience. It's a streamlined program that equips students with the same level of competence and clinical experience, so let’s just put the “saving time means less quality” myth to rest right here.

As for the claim that UOP is only "where Californians go when they don't get into UCLA, UCSF, or USC"—that’s just a classic case of envy, isn't it? UOP attracts students who value quality education, diverse clinical experiences, and a reputation that stands strong in the field. It's not some "second choice" option, it’s a smart choice for many who are serious about dental education and want to stay local—why is that such a problem for you?

Now, this “cheaper tuition” argument with Roseman? Let’s talk facts, punk. UOP's tuition is competitive, and when you consider the state-of-the-art facilities, high pass rates on boards, good people behind the school, and unparalleled clinical exposure, that extra investment is worth every penny. Roseman may be cheaper on paper, but let’s not pretend that cost is the only metric by which a dental program should be evaluated. When you're a dentist, you want top-tier training, not just a bargain.

As for rankings—this feels like a broken record. Rankings are NOT recognized by the American Dental Education Association, but the real proof is in the success of the graduates. UOP alumni are highly regarded across the country and even internationally, so while you’re trying to hang your hat on some outdated blog website rankings, the world of dental practice knows exactly what UOP graduates are capable of. So keep that blog ranking in your back pocket, but just remember that real-world results speak volumes more.

And finally, let's address that little tidbit about the dean resigning. First of all, what does this even have to do with the quality of the dental program? You don’t make decisions about your future based on administrative drama, honey. As for the East Coast school you “fell in love with”—well, I’m happy for you. But let’s be real: It’s your choice, and UOP wasn’t the right fit for you thank god. That doesn’t mean it isn’t an excellent program. It just means that you found something that worked better for you, and that’s fine.

At the end of the day, your experience with your chosen dental school is your own, but don't try to make UOP out to be something it’s not based on your personal bias. Because, sweetheart, the truth is that UOP is an exceptional dental school, and its students and graduates are proof of that. You do you, but don’t drag others down for making a choice that works for them.

Bye felicia.
 
@deedeeEsD2 I'm not sure why you direct so much hate towards me now and why you hated me so much back then. Getting accepted to any dental school is challenging. Some people only get accepted to UOP and that's totally fine. I'm friends with plenty of people who graduated from UOP and only have respect for them. For dental school, I actually did get accepted by UOP but did not get accepted to UCLA or UCSF. There's a reason I am only posting about UOP. It's because I know a lot about their program in particular. All I'm trying to do is warn people about UOP in case they have a better option either in California or elsewhere. To anyone who has a choice to make, feel free to reference my previous posts about the school because I have been silenced in the past by some admins not allowing me to repost. Freedom of speech is a big deal for good reason.
 
BigMaun said:
I really am failing to see the point of this post. There is no such thing as dental school rankings so that whole point is completely irrelevant. And yes, a lot of people would rather go to UCSF or UCLA for the cost different but those are the two hardest schools to get into. It’s honestly kinda crazy that you’re speaking about UOP as if you are a student there. There are great things about UOP and some not so great things like the cost, but some people like UOP because the alumni have been consistently getting positive feedback and the graduates say they are competent upon graduation. You also have done this same exact thing on the UOP 24 and 25 forums so please get a life you absolute loser.
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@BigMaun I haven't been called a loser in quite a while lol. Nowadays people tend to call me doctor. It actually only takes 5-10 mins per post. I try to enjoy the beautiful California weather when I can. I also haven't posted or logged in since 2022 because admins kept deleting my posts for some reason. Not sure if they're affiliated with UOP. You may have only gotten UOP so far but regardless I hope you end up at the dental school you actually want to attend. There are no "official" dental school rankings. The US News rankings was in reference to the undergrad. UOP undergrad these past couple years accepts over 90% of applicants and currently ranks below all the UCs and some CSUs as well. I bring that up to dissuade high school students from considering going to their undergrad from their terrible "advantage" program. I know multiple people who chose to attend their undergrad "advantage" program but ended up never attending any dental school. I think both their undergrad and dental school are notably toxic and have serious problems that are purposely downplayed and silenced. I know countless people who attended both.
 
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selflesswhistleblower said:
@BigMaun I haven't been called a loser in quite a while lol. Nowadays people tend to call me doctor. It actually only takes 5-10 mins per post. I try to enjoy the beautiful California weather when I can. I also haven't posted or logged in since 2022 because admins kept deleting my posts for some reason. Not sure if they're affiliated with UOP. You may have only gotten UOP so far but regardless I hope you end up at the dental school you actually want to attend. There are no "official" dental school rankings. The US News rankings was in reference to the undergrad. UOP undergrad these past couple years accepts over 90% of applicants and currently ranks below all the UCs and some CSUs as well. I bring that up to dissuade high school students from considering going to their undergrad from their terrible "advantage" program. I know multiple people who chose to attend their undergrad "advantage" program but ended up never attending any dental school. I think both their undergrad and dental school are notably toxic and have serious problems that are purposely downplayed and silenced. I know countless people who attended both.
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I don't understand what their undergrad has to do with their dental school... It's not like they're just letting anyone into their dental school even if their undergrad has a high acceptance rate; they have an average DAT score of 22.5-23 which is among the highest in the country. The one thing I can agree with you on is the cost of attendance, yes it is high and far from ideal, but that is the reality of most dental schools in the country now and I don't have the stats to get into a low cost school OOS or UCSF/UCLA.
 
BigMaun said:
I don't understand what their undergrad has to do with their dental school... It's not like they're just letting anyone into their dental school even if their undergrad has a high acceptance rate; they have an average DAT score of 22.5-23 which is among the highest in the country. The one thing I can agree with you on is the cost of attendance, yes it is high and far from ideal, but that is the reality of most dental schools in the country now and I don't have the stats to get into a low cost school OOS or UCSF/UCLA.
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why are we even entertaining this tool. it's just jealous of you!
 
selflesswhistleblower said:
@deedeeEsD2 I'm not sure why you direct so much hate towards me now and why you hated me so much back then. Getting accepted to any dental school is challenging. Some people only get accepted to UOP and that's totally fine. I'm friends with plenty of people who graduated from UOP and only have respect for them. For dental school, I actually did get accepted by UOP but did not get accepted to UCLA or UCSF. There's a reason I am only posting about UOP. It's because I know a lot about their program in particular. All I'm trying to do is warn people about UOP in case they have a better option either in California or elsewhere. To anyone who has a choice to make, feel free to reference my previous posts about the school because I have been silenced in the past by some admins not allowing me to repost. Freedom of speech is a big deal for good reason.
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It must be exhausting trying to keep up with all your lies. Maybe you should focus on your own life instead of making up stories. so your dream dental school isn't keeping you busy? or is it because you don't have any friends because you are a hot mess.

It’s disappointing to see you someone allegedly studying to be doctor acting a bitter fool. The profession is supposed to be about caring for others, not tearing them down. But hey, maybe spreading negativity is good practice for the patient care part -- is that what you're learning at your dream school? now, go scratch and leave.
 
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