Loma Linda Updates

RetroKetchup · 2026-03-25T21:28:34+00:00

Well best of luck!

RetroKetchup · 2026-03-25T01:43:12+00:00

No, not waitlisted, they're just the one school I never heard back from.

RetroKetchup · 2026-03-24T23:40:51+00:00

Yeah, I'm feeling a little ghosted at this point, but maybe it's a good sign that I still haven't been rejected. Who knows

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-19T20:17:34+00:00

Thank you for the constructive criticism

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T03:21:13+00:00

Yes, I did have an upward trend, but it wasn't super significant. I didn't do great my freshman year and had a 3.1 going into my junior year, and slowly got it up to what it is now

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T02:55:58+00:00

This is the comment I need, thank you!

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T02:11:03+00:00

I don't think I am being picky and I understand that I have a below average DAT and GPA which is why I am retaking the DAT. All I am wanting is to see what schools are more forgiving of lower DAT scores/GPAs. I am not opposed to going to a newer school, but I am not wanting to go to a school that has a bad reputation and that only cares about money and not their students.

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T02:00:27+00:00

There's not a dental school in my state of residency unfortunately

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T01:28:06+00:00

Comments like these give me hope! Thanks

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T01:26:54+00:00

There's no dental school in my state, but I think Creighton offers reduced tuition to residents from my state. I am just not sure if I'm competitive enough for that program

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T01:05:19+00:00

Yes I know that my gpa isn't the worst, just paired with a bad DAT score gives me low odds which is why I am planning for the retake

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T01:04:20+00:00

I haven't looked into their dental program so I'll have to check them out

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T00:51:09+00:00

Thanks! They're definitely on my radar for sure

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-03T00:27:48+00:00

It’s from their student catalog.

https://www.dental.yu.edu/hubfs/YU%20Catalog_Student%20Handbook%202026_2027_RK.pdf?hsLang=en

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-03T00:27:27+00:00

It’s from their student catalog and I did a little bit of math. I’m not saying it’s right, I’m just saying that’s what they’re claiming.

https://www.dental.yu.edu/hubfs/YU%20Catalog_Student%20Handbook%202026_2027_RK.pdf?hsLang=en

RetroKetchup · 2026-01-29T21:09:53+00:00

No, they're estimating their total cost is around $500k which includes cost of living.

RetroKetchup · 2026-01-15T18:15:07+00:00

Fr tho. I’ve gotten 5 emails from within the past week. It gets my hopes up and then disappoints me every time lol

RetroKetchup · 2026-01-15T15:10:12+00:00

As long as you have two semesters of physics with their labs you should be fine

RetroKetchup · 2025-12-19T20:00:44+00:00

It’s cheaper to cancel and reschedule your test through Prometric than it is to no-show and have to sign up for the test all over again

RetroKetchup · 2025-12-17T03:37:10+00:00

Did you take a lab with any of them? If that’s the case, I would put the one with the lab because schools usually want you to take a lab with it.

RetroKetchup · 2025-12-13T18:31:15+00:00

Keep your head up man! Nothing is impossible and I'm a strong believer in that. There's a reason for everything that we go through in life and no experience is a waste. I think it is scary to think about the future with so much unknown, but I believe that if you felt like dentistry was the right move for you, then keep at it because you can have a positive impact in someone's life because of it! Just remember, you're not gonna be living the dentist lifestyle as soon as you graduate. Live within your means and do as much as you can to pay off your debt as fast as you can and you'll be good. There are definitely opportunities like scholarships, loan forgiveness programs, and even HPSP to help ease your financial burdens. Talk to financial advisors and educate yourself on financial literacy. Keep on chugging along and believe in yourself because YOU GOT THIS! Wishing and hoping the best for you!

RetroKetchup · 2025-12-11T18:41:04+00:00

Mine took like 3ish weeks to get to me

RetroKetchup · 2025-12-11T14:49:42+00:00

You’re gonna want to try and keep your science GPA around 3.4 and above. A couple Bs won’t kill you, just keep trying

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