Interviewing WesternU College of Dental Medicine Class of 2030 Interview/Acceptance Thread

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Link to interview prep: Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine Interview Feedback
----> Be sure to give feedback on your interview to help future applicants! 🙂

Link to school website: WesternU College of Dental Medicine: A Full-scope Dental Institution

Class of 2024 (ADEA Guide) General Stats: Overall GPA: 3.24 Science GPA: 3.09 DAT: 19.7AA, 19.5TS, 19.4PAT Applied: 2,855 OOS: 1,726 Applied, 118 Interviewed, 90 Accepted IS: 985 Applied, 147 Interviewed, 114 Accepted International: 144 Applied, 9 Interviewed, 6 Accepted # Enrolled: 70 OOS Students Enrolled: AK‑1, AZ‑2, FL‑1, GA‑1, MA‑1, MN‑3, MO‑1, MS‑2, NY‑2, OR‑2, TX‑7, UT‑2, WA‑2

Class of 2026 (ADEA Guide) General Stats: Overall GPA: 3.35 Science GPA: 3.26 DAT: 20.3AA, 19.8TS, 20.5PAT Applied: 2,561 OOS: 1,462 Applied, 62 Accepted IS: 965 Applied, 68 Accepted International: 134 Applied, 2 Accepted # Enrolled: 67 5th-95th Percentiles Science: 2.71-3.81 Overall: 2.85-3.82 OOS Students Enrolled: AZ-1, CT-1, GA-3, GU-2, HI-1, IL-1, MI-2, MN-1, MO-1, MT-1, NY-1, OH-1, OR-1, TX-3, VA-1, WA-2, WI-1, China-1, South Korea-1

Class of 2028 (ADEA Guide) General Stats: Overall GPA: 3.47 Science GPA: 3.38 DAT: 20.0AA, 19.8TS, 20.0PAT Applied: 2,544 OOS: 1,381 Applied, 48 Accepted IS: 1,047 Applied, 100 Accepted International: 116 Applied, 2 Accepted # Enrolled: 70 5th-95th Percentiles Science: 2.79-3.93 Overall: 2.88-3.91 17-23AA, 17-23PAT, 16-23TS OOS Students Enrolled: DC-1, FL-2, HI-1, IL-1, MA-1, NJ-2, NY-1, TX-1, UT-1, VA-1, WA-4

Good luck everyone!

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Virtual tour video

 

[MysticVyper]

Interview #1
Notification date: 08/18/2025
Method of notification: email
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 06/03/25
Application Complete Date: 06/09/25
GPA (science, overall): 3.82 sGPA, 3.87 cGPA
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 20/20/20/23/no
First Date available: 09/15/25
Method of interview: In Person

 

[ghblmshmincycle]

Interview #1
Notification date: 08/18/2025
Method of notification: email
Residency: CA
AADSAS mail-out date: 06/03/25
Application Complete Date: 06/09/25
GPA (science, overall): 3.82 sGPA, 3.87 cGPA
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 20/20/20/23/no
First Date available: 09/15/25
Method of interview: In Person

Could i ask what your casper results were and when did you take it?

 

[MysticVyper]

Could i ask what your casper results were and when did you take it?

3rd Quartile took it June 26

 

[bummed]

did anyone receive this today “This email is to let you know that your application is still with the College of Dental Medicine Admissions Committee.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is difficult to predict how long it may take for the Admissions Committee to consider and reach a decision on any given application. We will certainly notify you when there is any change in your application status. You can also monitor the status of your application at any time by logging into your Application Status Page.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have questions.

Thank you for your patience and interest in the College of Dental Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences.”

 

[yagami]

did anyone receive this today “This email is to let you know that your application is still with the College of Dental Medicine Admissions Committee.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is difficult to predict how long it may take for the Admissions Committee to consider and reach a decision on any given application. We will certainly notify you when there is any change in your application status. You can also monitor the status of your application at any time by logging into your Application Status Page.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have questions.

Thank you for your patience and interest in the College of Dental Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences.”

I didn’t

 

[bummed]

I didn’t

i don’t even know how to interpret this 🙁

 

[FyoJ]

did anyone receive this today “This email is to let you know that your application is still with the College of Dental Medicine Admissions Committee.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is difficult to predict how long it may take for the Admissions Committee to consider and reach a decision on any given application. We will certainly notify you when there is any change in your application status. You can also monitor the status of your application at any time by logging into your Application Status Page.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have questions.

Thank you for your patience and interest in the College of Dental Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences.”

I didn't receive one either. Did you email them recently to ask about your status? When did you submit and receive the verification that your application has been sent to admissions? Mine was "officially sent" 9/2/25 because they were waiting for my CASPER.

I feel like receiving the email is better than not, no? They're telling you that they're still reviewing and considering your app.

 

[bummed]

I didn't receive one either. Did you email them recently to ask about your status? When did you submit and receive the verification that your application has been sent to admissions? Mine was "officially sent" 9/2/25 because they were waiting for my CASPER.

I feel like receiving the email is better than not, no? They're telling you that they're still reviewing and considering your app.

I didn’t, however I did call to ask another question (not status related) and no once answered and I didn’t even leave a voicemail! I submitted on July 25th and the verification came on July 29th but got sent over to admissions 8/21.

 

[macsak]

I didn’t, however I did call to ask another question (not status related) and no once answered and I didn’t even leave a voicemail! I submitted on July 25th and the verification came on July 29th but got sent over to admissions 8/21. I am really not sure if this is strictly an update or a polite denial!

it's not a polite denial...

 

[macsak]

but no one else got it😭

ok
believe what you want...

 

[bummed]

update: I got invited for an interview

 

[madaaa87]

update: I got invited for an interview

Did you get a call or just an email? I also got the same email you did

 

[bummed]

Did you get a call or just an email? I also got the same email you did

email

 

[FyoJ]

Did you get a call or just an email? I also got the same email you did

when did your application get verified and sent for review? 😭 😭

 

[katie.-.le]

did anyone receive this today “This email is to let you know that your application is still with the College of Dental Medicine Admissions Committee.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is difficult to predict how long it may take for the Admissions Committee to consider and reach a decision on any given application. We will certainly notify you when there is any change in your application status. You can also monitor the status of your application at any time by logging into your Application Status Page.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have questions.

Thank you for your patience and interest in the College of Dental Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences.”

I received one too. On Sept 17th.

 

[YourNdent]

How heavily is CASPER weighted for WesternU? I just got my score back and I honestly thought I did so good but got 1st quartile 🙁

 

[davnouran]

Hi! Has anyone heard back from Western in the last few days? Do you know if they have finished sending out interviews?

 

[star_01]

How heavily is CASPER weighted for WesternU? I just got my score back and I honestly thought I did so good but got 1st quartile 🙁

the same thing happened to me:/

 

[blacktimber]

Has anyone who applied in August heard back for interview?

 

[davnouran]

Are they done sending out interviews?

 

[Neo__]

Has anyone received an interview invite in October?

 

[predent9589]

I attended Preview Day this past Saturday, and during Dr. Turchi’s presentation he mentioned that all pre-December interview invitations have already been sent out. It doesn’t sound like they will hold interviews in December, but after the holiday break the committee will review the number of deposits received and then determine the next round of interview invitations for January and onward. From what he shared, it seems likely that interviews will continue into March. Stats for the Class of 2028: approximately 2,800 to 3,000 applicants, around 320 interviews offered, and a final class size of about 70 students.

 

[Neo__]

I attended Preview Day this past Saturday, and during Dr. Turchi’s presentation he mentioned that all pre-December interview invitations have already been sent out. It doesn’t sound like they will hold interviews in December, but after the holiday break the committee will review the number of deposits received and then determine the next round of interview invitations for January and onward. From what he shared, it seems likely that interviews will continue into March. Stats for the Class of 2028: approximately 2,800 to 3,000 applicants, around 320 interviews offered, and a final class size of about 70 students.

I was there too. Does this mean interview invites will be emailed prior to March?

I'm thinking it's likely that around Jan2nd until the end of February we'll be receiving interview invites via email? And there'd be pretty much no hope for anyone who hasn't been interviewed past February

 

[Neo__]

Did anyone else receive an interview invite 30min ago?

 

[predentaltoothfairy]

hi! is there a groupme or fb group for accepted students? id love to get in touch!

 

[bummed]

hi! is there a groupme or fb group for accepted students? id love to get in touch!

same here 🙂