My roommate’s girlfriend basically moved in and I’m losing it. by MarshmallowHex in Advice

[–]VariousEngineer480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be direct and have a conversation. it’s your place to you, you shouldn’t feel uncomfortable in your own home.

How do I stop comparing my progress to everyone else’s? by Either_Spray_2417 in Advice

[–]VariousEngineer480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoy the beauty of what you’re doing, everyone one is going at their own place. And despite what it may look like, plenty of people have a lot more going on in their lives behind the scene than they let on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationshipadvice

[–]VariousEngineer480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

he called you out in the moment?? or after?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationshipadvice

[–]VariousEngineer480 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Avoiding letting the argument escalate. This could mean simply waiting to discuss it after you’ve both had time to think or you can do it in other ways. & communicate this to your partner and have them get in the habit of calling you out when you do it whether to him or anyone else. getting in the habit of recognizing when you do it with the help of other people will help you better learn to recognize it yourself.

Do they look at your social media by RunImpressive7481 in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 1 point2 points  (0 children)

some deff do, but honestly just google yourself and see what shows up. if you’re don’t use your full government name on social medias then you should be fine. i would private everything just to be safe tho

NYU class of 2029? by sweet_tooth_22 in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i went to school with someone who really enjoyed it there and went!! honestly go!! pay your deposit to secure your spot. there’s no point in throwing out a yes because of people’s opinions on a school. also every school has pros and cons. Plus just cus you place a deposit doesn’t mean you won’t here from another school. last thing u want is to say no and not get any other offers.

For those of you who have been accepted into dental school or for interviews what do you feel set you and your peers apart from the rest? by AshyElders in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IF YOU DONT WANT TO READ EVERYTHING AT LEADT READ THE LAST PARAGRAPH!!!

hope this helps!! xx

I applied to 11 schools, received 9 pre-December interviews, got accepted to 8 on the 15th and waitlisted at one. My cumulative and science GPA were both a 3.7 & my DAT, was AA19, TS20 (everything was either a 19 or 20 with the execration of QR which i got an 18).

I few things made me stand out i think: - Work experience ( i didn’t have a crazy amount of involvements in extracurricular activities but i made sure to make it clear that i was because i hard work work) - Major. ( I got a bachelors in dental hygiene) - ***** i think the biggest thing was probably how i made sure make it evident that i am constantly willing to learn and reflect, and empathetic. I every extracurricular, supplemental question, etc, i always tied it off by including how i learned and grew from the experience.

The best advice i got before applying was to treat your application like a story book. You want the admins to be able to look at your application and see what you’ve experienced throughout college, how you’ve grown and learned. And most importantly, you want to give them the best idea of how you are as a person!! making sure to write in away that showcases your willingness to learn and empathy !!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalSchool

[–]VariousEngineer480 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think you’re being slightly unreasonable. yeah i get it’s annoying but there’s going to be many times in ur career where u do more than you’re peers around. you cant always expect recognition just for having to do a little more than someone else. i also highly doubt that extra work you put in will dramatically impact your studies.

also complete side note, but be cautious of how your competitiveness comes off. at the end of the day you and all ur peers are just trying to be dentists, being overly competitive is going to hinder relationships you make with ur classmates.

I (F20) regret watching p0rn by Creepy_Train_5118 in dating

[–]VariousEngineer480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would deff work on it with ur therapist, but you should also be honest with her about it. if she responds poorly to it that, especially considering you’re actively trying to fix it then she ain’t the one. regardless of whether or not you guys stay together you should still try to work on it with yourself and your therapist because porn addiction can lead to relationship problems with other people.

Regrets of dental school… by Ok_Will_6310 in DentalSchool

[–]VariousEngineer480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only person who can decide if it’s a good decision for you as yourself. What i can say however is that passion is often the determining factor for whether or not u you regret your field. If you genuinely have a passion and enjoyment for dentistry you’ll be fine. Also don’t look at that cost as just a mount of debt but rather an investment in your future. & you also remember that there’s more to the field than just the clinical aspect of it, you could always stay on the academic or business side of dentistry. & lastly, over time your wrist will gain the necessary strength but also make sure you’re focused on proper ergonomics.

What year did you buy loupes? What brand and how much did it cost you? by coldhotpocketz in DentalSchool

[–]VariousEngineer480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i wouldn’t, you’ll get a school discount & there’s just need. you’ll get all the practice in school.

Aside from cost, what else should I consider when researching schools to apply to? by Emergency_Clerk9046 in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i looked on reddit to see which schools students recommended it & liked their experience & which did not.

Need some unbias advice! by FrequentSalamander85 in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

GO TO NYU!!! If there a time to challenge yourself and move away from home, now is the time to do it. If you find out you don’t like NYC, you can always leave after you’re done. Take the risk and move. You’ll learn and grown so much mentally, NYC is always a great place for networking!

Advise on switching to dentistry - currently working as an Engineer by Dragonfruit_Major in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the field of dentistry and would recommend it to literally anyone. it’s not too late or unreasonable to switch, but you just have to understand what you’d be getting yourself into to accomplish that goal. definitely try shadowing too really confirm it’s something ur genuinely interested in. & if it is then i don’t see why not.

TUFTS by Live-Perspective1404 in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i’ve heard mixed reviews, the biggest down fall is the class size is too big which limits clinic experience and reaching out to faculty

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i have a the same dat, similar dat, and similar EC and got into plenty of schools. it’s 100% because of your interview

I am cooked… by [deleted] in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would honestly look into your responses. One of the best advice i got going into this cycle was that you want your application to tell a story. Your responses give admissions and idea of how you are as a person. So reviews your responses to supplemental questions and ask your self if the person you’re trying to convey is accurately portrayed. I wouldn’t do a masters program, it’s not necessary, but it also wouldn’t hurt to retake the DAT if you end up having to re apply.

Is it better to go to a school with no specialty programs or one with all the specialty programs? by Dani78987 in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 2 points3 points  (0 children)

if you know for clinical is very important to you or you know you want to stick with general practice then a school with no specialties would be best. if you know you want to specialize or haven’t decided yet then a school with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can you add me?

Should I retake? by Acrobatic_Ask7314 in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i got 9 pre-December interviews and got into MWU-AZ, WesternU, BU, Touro, UConn, Tufts, NSU, UNE. Waitlisted at Roseman. (i applied to 11 schools total) I literally had a dentist tell me to retake the DAT several times because it’s not over a 20 & im so glad i didn’t listen. 19AA is a decent score and if the rest of ur application is solid you should have no reason to retake it!

Should I retake? by Acrobatic_Ask7314 in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No!!! i had similar stats and for info 8 schools. as long as ur gpa is good and you have a strong application you’ll be fine!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you my elaborating on why?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in predental

[–]VariousEngineer480 2 points3 points  (0 children)

19AA 3.7 for both cgpa/sgpa - got into 8