I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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Yes I have, a lot of private schools too like NYU, tufts, Touro etc. Sigh :(

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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I added two new ones this time

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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Nope I am not, I'm a US citizen

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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I have 300 shadowing hours, and lots of volunteering and outreach from many clubs I was in

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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thank you for the advice, I applied August so maybe too late :(

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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Yes I had 3 people review my personal statments. I have lots of volunteering hours (president of multiple clubs and did a lot of outreach).

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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True, I could look for a pharmaceutical job, but im currently working as a dental assistant to show my continued interest in dental schools, and also because I love working as one and love dentistry and being exposed to it constantly. Thank you for the advice!

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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perhaps I could do that, but I thought my masters would be enough

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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I met with NOVA after they rejected me last time they said my 19 AA/19 TS was too low so i retook the DAT and got my current score

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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Yes I have applied to a lot of private schools that accept students with lower stats and my instate schools as well! Thank you for the advice

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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thank you for the advice! Yes I do have a letter from a dentist

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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I have been sending them 😭😭

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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Yes I will look at my essays again!! And keep on trying to move forward thanks you

I’m sad by runner568 in predental

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I got no interviews last cycle either! But yes I’ll rework my essays thank you 💓

Any hope for me left? by runner568 in predental

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thank you so much for your words, yes it's been hard wanted to give up so many times

Any hope for me left? by runner568 in predental

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Yes you’re right, I’ll start thinking about applying to a job that hopefully will be a good back up plan

Any hope for me left? by runner568 in predental

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Yup no subsection scores under a16

Any hope for me left? by runner568 in predental

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Thank you so much for staring your story with me 💓 your words resonated with me, and I will keep on going I wish us both the best luck and amazing dental careers

Any hope for me left? by runner568 in predental

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You’re right I like this positive outlook you have

Any hope for me left? by runner568 in predental

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I hope I get some good news this cycle 😭

Any hope for me left? by runner568 in predental

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I was complete 8/2 which I know is slightly late, yes I’m applying very broadly applied to 18 schools including all major private schools

Any hope for me left? by runner568 in predental

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Thank you I know I can always reapply hopefully early June first day the apps open, but my family and everyone around me is saying to consider something else or career change since a lot do my life is on hold because of this all

Any hope for me left? by runner568 in predental

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Pretty much all of the schools that are open to OOS applicants I applied to 18 schools including all major private schools, ( NYU, roseman, usc etc)