Just here to vent… We are now nearing the end of October and I have yet to hear anything back from my state schools(CA) and some other schools
I really feel like everything is luck :( Admissions ppl review sooo many apps a day and all it takes is a moment of not vibing with the the app and boom your app is sent to the trash pile
Is there any hope ?

Does anyone know if theres a discord anywhere for Canadian schools?

I applied to 16 schools this cycle (between mid June and mid July) and have yet to receive a single interview invitation.

My DAT is 500, GPA 3.61, I easily have 100+ hours of shadowing because I've been working as a dental assistant for over a year now. I think the most obvious weakness in my application may be my letters of recommendation; since I applied to dental schools 3 years after completing undergrad, I wasn't able to get a strong rec letter from an undergrad professor. But I do have one strong letter from a CC professor whose course I took very recently and a strong letter from a dental professional. Anywho.

I'm scared and sad and I want to be a dentist. Rip sadge, please commiserate?

Which dental schools still have pre-December interview slots available, and which ones have not yet filled their interview spots?

Verified: Mid-July
Overall GPA: 3.39
Science GPA: 3.17

DAT score:
2026 DAT: AA 450 | TS 460 | BIO 490 | GC 430 | OC 460 | PAT 400 | QR 420 | RC 450

State of Residence: North Carolina

Major: Biology
Applicant Type: 1st time applicant

Shadowing (108 hrs): General Dentistry (majority of the hours) and Pediatrics
**Volunteer Experience (200+ hrs): dental clinics for low-income population, 2 animal shelters, dental brigade, service club
Research: 600+ hours wet-lab experience in a dental research lab
Clinical / Employment Experience: 2 different full-time laboratory jobs and a part-time job in a restaurant

Letters of Recommendation:
General Dentist

2 Biology Professors

Prinicpal Investigator

Current School List:

UNC

VCU

MUSC

Temple

Tufts

Boston

Rutgers

Advice: I submitted my application somewhat late-early in the cycle, and was verified July 21st, but have not received any communication from any of the schools I applied to. Although I know it is still "early", I am preparing for the next application cycle. What can I do to make my application stronger/stand out more? Additionally, given my sGPA, is it better to do a masters or stick with DIY post-bacc?

How effective are letters of interest? lowk desperate since I haven’t heard back since June

I just did my interview and I’m curious about how much they weigh it in your application. Is this the final thing and we’re all on even playing field?

if i’ve interviewed at a school should i send them letters of intent or a letter of interest? how do i keep in touch after an interview? i don’t understand the difference or when to send them

so i was talking to the dentist i work for and she was telling me that dental schools care about an upward trend if your GPA is below average rather than someone who has been below average consistently over 4 years of undergrad, but i was wondering where is the line drawn. like if someone had all As their last 2 years but graduates with a cGPA of a 3.2 how is that seen? does individual coursework have more pull than the overall GPA? i know there may not be a lot of people who work/worked in admissions but doesnt hurt to see what people know lol

I had an interview experience where the interviewer basically read my app in front of me and said he had no questions for me what does that mean?

Hey everyone! I recently interviewed at one of my top-choice dental schools and am currently waiting for decision day. On my AADSAS application, I listed Organic Chemistry II as an in-progress course. I’ve already taken it previously and got a C so I was planning to retake it to improve my grade. However, it’s not a required prerequisite for this school.
I recently received a promotion at work, and my responsibilities have increased significantly. I’m also taking Anatomy & Physiology II and just completed A&P I with an A. The school requires prior approval for changes to planned coursework, so I emailed admissions requesting permission to drop Organic Chemistry II.
My concern is: Even if admissions approves the drop, could it still negatively affect my acceptance chances since I originally listed the course on my application?
Has anyone been in a similar situation after interviewing? I’d really appreciate your thoughts or experiences!

Hey everyone! Do dental schools value applicants having a minor, or does it not really make a difference in how competitive your application is?

If a minor is worth it, what would you recommend? Would psychology, sociology, art, criminology, or something else be good options? Would it be better to take a few classes in different subjects without committing to a minor?

Also, does choosing a minor related to dentistry look better, or could an unrelated minor help my application stand out just as much?

I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially from people who’ve already applied!

Anyone have MUSC interview tips or experience

Should i start studying for DAT if i haven’t heard back from any schools?

Hey guys- Michigan resident here. UDM is my dream school. I applied in late July. Is it worth it to send a letter of interest to UDM in hopes to receive an invitation to interview?

What are your thoughts? Thanks guys!

hi everyone

i have my interview day scheduled around a month from now in november and i'm a reapplicant.

last year, i messed up pretty badly in my interviews at other school because of sheer anxiety and panic so i rambled and had difficulty conveying what i wanted to say. i'm trying not to make the same mistake. i can't afford to do it again :( so any help is much appreciated!!

could anyone who has interviewed recently at nyu please educate me on how the day goes, what the questions are like and how do i prepare? thank you in advance, i really appreciate your help
🙏🙇‍♀️

What do you think you did / wrote that managed to get you the interview?

Do you guys have any advice for how to go about writing the ECs and essays? Does the actual topic / ec activity matter or is it more how to write about it?

I think I am in denial
I don’t wana accept it Bt the way things are going I need time and have to mentally get myself ready
It’s towards the end of October 3 months passed by
Still no words from any of the school
With GPA 3.67
2000+ hours working as RDH
Total of 220 hours of shadowing 3 different doctors
100+ hours of volunteering
1000+ hours working as RDA
410 AA DAT
4 letter of recommendation
Idk . Atleast send a email of rejection Bt pls don’t ghost

What’s the best way to answer the question what’s the last book you read? Or Tell me about the last book you read when you genuinely have not read a book in a while. I feel like being honest and saying you don’t really read could only hurt you

I don't know how true this is but I've seen this advice going around a lot recently but people are saying "Make sure to get a B- or higher in all of your prerequisite course work."

Is there some secret rule where you need a B- or higher in all of your prereqs? I know the requirement for all schools is a C or higher in prereqs, but I keep seeing people say to earn a B- or higher.

Do I now have to retake my gen chem 2 and stats class because I got C's in both of them? Or is this rule not true?

Hello everyone! I’m feeling a little lost right now and would really appreciate some advice on what direction to take.

I currently have a undergrad 3.2 cGPA and a 3.1 sGPA and I’m trying to decide whether pursuing a master’s program or doing a post-bacc would be the better option for me. I have six classes left this fall before I graduate, so I’m trying to plan my next steps.

My concern rn is the cost. Master’s programs are pretty expensive and I’m not sure how I would afford one. I currently attend a private university and I honestly would prefer not to pay their tuition rates for additional undergraduate classes so if I decide to pursue a postbacc, I would most likely transfer to a public university in my city to save money.

For those who have been in a similar situation, what would you recommend? Any advice would be great!

I just recieved an email from loma linda saying my application had a status update but when i logged in, it still says "under review." did this happen to anyone else?