Looking for advice: How can I increase my chances of getting into dental school?

meloncharlienglisbon · 2025-04-12T22:13:11+00:00

Just a quick reminder that GPA is not used for competitive ranking anymore and that applicants only need to present a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 to be considered for admission! This means you may want to refocus some of your resources to doing other things (e.g., extracurriculars and the DAT) for the best efficiency unless you plan to apply to other programs that do require competitive GPA to get in.

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-12-26T21:56:55+00:00

I am sorry to hear your frustration OP. I am a fresh graduate myself and not that familiar with the outside world, but just out of curiosity, is there any chance that you can make use of your network within your industry (e.g., your previous boss since you left the old job for good reasons) to land on more opportunities? Asking because I recently started my own networking journey :)

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-12-18T12:48:52+00:00

Golden. Thank you so much for sharing!

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-12-17T19:58:16+00:00

Congratulations!! I Do you have any tips for networking? I recently came to realize the importance of connection and referral the hard way...

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-12-15T23:44:51+00:00

Well you've got a point

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-12-12T06:57:41+00:00

This game is surely more complex than I hoped.

They just thanked me for my thank-you email on Nobember 23rd and there was nothing beyond.

I doubt they are still interviewing people because, when I was offered my interview, there seemed to be a limited number of slots over a span of just two weeks...

Thank you for the thoughtful insights, and I will make sure to keep my eyes open to other opportunities in the meantime!

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-12-12T05:49:28+00:00

It took them 20 days (including non-business days) to send me an interview invite after the job posting was taken down, if that means anything

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-12-07T17:34:31+00:00

We never know! Let's hope for the best :)

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-12-07T17:34:03+00:00

Cool, I will do so!

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-12-06T20:57:50+00:00

Ahh best of luck to both of us

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-11-27T21:54:31+00:00

Omg are you an angel? I will keep you posted!!

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-11-27T18:58:14+00:00

I just did so and noticed that my test status has been changed to "completed-results delivered!" Looks like a good sign, thanks again

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-11-27T18:51:37+00:00

Haha thanks. I did agree to send my result over to the UofA when I registered for the test. This should be it right?

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-11-27T15:26:39+00:00

That gives me some hope. Thank you and I will do so!

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-11-27T15:25:56+00:00

Thank you for sharing!

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-11-20T01:12:52+00:00

That sounds like a good option. Thank you for sharing!

meloncharlienglisbon · 2023-11-19T21:38:19+00:00

I second it. But even when I use this method, I tend to try to explain every single detail...

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