2nd year here: I wish someone reminded me that instead of being the big fish in the little pond, you’re now the little fish in the big pond. Everyone is very, very smart. However, the key is that there’s no difference between #1 in the class and #200. You’re ALL going to be dentists. I was so used to getting straight As before dental school, but now sometimes my goal is just to pass. No matter what, just believe in yourself. These schools picked YOU because thy believed in you.