When do US/CAN universities usually declare fate?

[Imi Goldberg]

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Hello,

I'm from Boston, MA. I've applied to a number of schools for postgrad masters study. I wonder when could I expect them to announce if I have been selected, or rejected? My GPA is 3.0, and I have sent three letters of recom from dept. heads for my selected study... I dont want to declare what it is, because I dont want extra papers sent. Last sent was Aug 28th.

What months to look at, as I'm currently in paranoia of everyday checking stats, and I want to calm myself down.

 

[Imi Goldberg]

Hello again, any live people on server?

 

[BlueToothHunter]

Hello,

I'm from Boston, MA. I've applied to a number of schools for postgrad masters study. I wonder when could I expect them to announce if I have been selected, or rejected? My GPA is 3.0, and I have sent three letters of recom from dept. heads for my selected study... I dont want to declare what it is, because I dont want extra papers sent. Last sent was Aug 28th.

What months to look at, as I'm currently in paranoia of everyday checking stats, and I want to calm myself down.

It would make more sense to actually contact all the schools that you've applied to and ask them when would they respond!

 

[Imi Goldberg]

It would make more sense to actually contact all the schools that you've applied to and ask them when would they respond!

No ****?? And write "Hey step on it!" on my forehead while I do so.

F5 Refresh. Time frame?????

 

[mike3kgt]

Hello,

I'm from Boston, MA. I've applied to a number of schools for postgrad masters study. I wonder when could I expect them to announce if I have been selected, or rejected? My GPA is 3.0, and I have sent three letters of recom from dept. heads for my selected study... I dont want to declare what it is, because I dont want extra papers sent. Last sent was Aug 28th.

What months to look at, as I'm currently in paranoia of everyday checking stats, and I want to calm myself down.

From Boston, MA? Seems a little lacking in information... Where are you originally from? FTD?

I assume you probably have something glaring standing out on your app, like a low TOEFL score, little professional experiences to justify your desire in your selected study, or generic letters.

You can see trends on applications and if you read enough letters of recommendation, you can tell when somebody really believes what they say or is just saying words to save face. You can also see who really knows how to communicate and wants to work hard in a graduate program by their applications. If you get invited to interview, you have what it takes to get accepted, if you don't get an interview, the program doesn't think you have enough to get in.

Now if its just for a true masters of science program not linked with a clinical education, you shouldn't have much of a problem. But if you are trying to seek a post-graduate education in USA as a FTD you need to have high scores as most in this country don't know the strengths of dental schools in other countries. You can compensate, however, with less than stellar GPA. Take the NBDE and do very well... I can assure you that will help to offset low GPA but it may not offset a low TOEFL.

Good luck...

 

[Imi Goldberg]

From Boston, MA? Seems a little lacking in information... Where are you originally from? FTD?

I assume you probably have something glaring standing out on your app, like a low TOEFL score, little professional experiences to justify your desire in your selected study, or generic letters.

You can see trends on applications and if you read enough letters of recommendation, you can tell when somebody really believes what they say or is just saying words to save face. You can also see who really knows how to communicate and wants to work hard in a graduate program by their applications. If you get invited to interview, you have what it takes to get accepted, if you don't get an interview, the program doesn't think you have enough to get in.

Now if its just for a true masters of science program not linked with a clinical education, you shouldn't have much of a problem. But if you are trying to seek a post-graduate education in USA as a FTD you need to have high scores as most in this country don't know the strengths of dental schools in other countries. You can compensate, however, with less than stellar GPA. Take the NBDE and do very well... I can assure you that will help to offset low GPA but it may not offset a low TOEFL.

Good luck...

Hey, I'm not playing this card game. I asked a specific question, again for the 3rd time:

WHEN DO YOU ESS AAYEEE /(SLASH) CAN(ADA) UNIVERSITIES USUALLY DECLARE INTENTION?

This so called secrecy I'm in doesn't necessarily mean I have bad scores. FYI I got 98 tOeFL. Is this low for some of the applied universities? Yeup!

Is it average? Yeup!

Am I being interrogated? Nop!

 

[mike3kgt]

Hey, I'm not playing this card game. I asked a specific question, again for the 3rd time:

WHEN DO YOU ESS AAYEEE /(SLASH) CAN(ADA) UNIVERSITIES USUALLY DECLARE INTENTION?

You are being anything but specific. When you ask a general question like this without knowing what type of program or specific names no-one can answer them. It's like asking "where can I get papers!?!?!?!"

Most "post grad masters programs" if not all of them that do not participate in match have different dates of final candidate selection (or as you call "intention"). Therefore it is impossible to properly answer your question without at least knowing what type of program you are applying to.

I know now that I have wasted precious 1's and 0's in typing two responses to your question. :troll:

 

[Imi Goldberg]

You are being anything but specific. When you ask a general question like this without knowing what type of program or specific names no-one can answer them. It's like asking "where can I get papers!?!?!?!"

Most "post grad masters programs" if not all of them that do not participate in match have different dates of final candidate selection (or as you call "intention"). Therefore it is impossible to properly answer your question without at least knowing what type of program you are applying to.

I know now that I have wasted precious 1's and 0's in typing two responses to your question. :troll:

That is what I like. Straight, balls deep answers. I'm applying to the following masters: OMFS, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics. Each one has different but they overlap at some point ya?

 

[flapaTron]

That is what I like. Straight, balls deep answers. I'm applying to the following masters: OMFS, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics. Each one has different but they overlap at some point ya?

overlap? only in the sense that you'll need a DDS/DMD to enroll....

 

[Charmm]

I'm not sure about the others, but the OMFS masters programs will send their respond in ...

 

[Imi Goldberg]

overlap? only in the sense that you'll need a DDS/DMD to enroll....

I am DDS goddammit!!! Stop the smoke screen **** immediately.

 

[flapaTron]

I am DDS goddammit!!! Stop the smoke screen **** immediately.

smoke screen?

you stated, "I'm applying to the following masters: OMFS, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics. Each one has different but they overlap at some point ya?"

I responded that each of those post-grad programs (or what you've been calling "masters") only overlap in the sense that you need a dds. But overlap in terms of training (which is what i'm inferring you mean)? no sir. Performing rotary endo on a molar is different than surgically extracting it....

i are dds too man. i can haz cheezburger.

 

[mike3kgt]

I am DDS goddammit!!! Stop the smoke screen **** immediately.

Are you sure it's not a BDS?

Technically in the US a DDS/DMD/BDS/LDS/BDent/Dr.Med.Dent./BDM/MDent/DD/CD or whatever doesn't count unless you graduated from an accredited ADA/CODA accredited university or equivalent and complete all required examinations. This will continue to be true even enrolled in your selected masters program until you qualify to take a regional board exam and obtain a state licensure. This is the way the USA works for dentistry.

Sure you can be called a "DDS" because you have completed a dental degree at your university but technically you are not a dentist in the USA. You will continue to have the ""s around your title until you complete the requirements.

i.e. Technically, I am not a dentist in New York because I don't have a state license there.

 

[Imi Goldberg]

Are you sure it's not a BDS?

Technically in the US a DDS/DMD/BDS/LDS/BDent/Dr.Med.Dent./BDM/MDent/DD/CD or whatever doesn't count unless you graduated from an accredited ADA/CODA accredited university or equivalent and complete all required examinations. This will continue to be true even enrolled in your selected masters program until you qualify to take a regional board exam and obtain a state licensure. This is the way the USA works for dentistry.

Sure you can be called a "DDS" because you have completed a dental degree at your university but technically you are not a dentist in the USA. You will continue to have the ""s around your title until you complete the requirements.

i.e. Technically, I am not a dentist in New York because I don't have a state license there.

Thank you for the reply. I have nothing to do with the state license, because I have my MA license. The only problem is finding when these schools give a reply. I'm sorry for my rough tone, but this is what I wanted from the start. I understand the licensure exam thing. I had to take pt.1 and 2.