TOP 7 TIPS TO GET INTO DENTAL SCHOOL
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- Dr. Wendy Zhu, DDS, MSc
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Hope you guys find this helpful! I know a lot of you are more interested in holistic dental advice or vegan recommendations, but some of you passerby's happen to be applicants for dental school and have a ton of questions about how to apply and get in. I was in the same situation when I was applying to dental school. Hopefully my insight is at least somewhat inspiring. Let me know if you have more questions, if I get enough feedback I might be able to construct a proper Q&A video about applying or surviving dental school!
Talk to you soon :) - Навчання та стиль
I’m a pre-dental student and I’ve been feeling so discouraged about my GPA because I felt like a 3.45 wasn’t high enough to be accepted, but hearing that your GPA was a 3.4 gives me hope!! 😊
Sorry I haven't gotten back to you guys!! I'm currently backpacking in South Africa ! I will be back next week :)
Dr. Wendy, I would say that this video was one of the more helpful videos that I have watched for dental-school applicants on UA-cam. I am so tired of hearing the same thing over and over again. I love your perspective especially as an international applicant! I would love to see a video talking more about your personal statement. Thank you for the great video!
Saya Da Playa thank you so much!!!!!
Loved this! I’ll be starting dental school in Texas in the fall!
Hey Dr. Wendy could you read out your personal statement and letter of recommendations . Thank You
Take the time to talk to your dentist or one you may know. They will give you valuable advice regarding admission but, more importantly, if you are accepted try to keep them as a mentor. Volunteer to assist them. You will learn so much more about real life dentistry than you ever will from the dental school staff. Have a thick skin and be prepared to be put down and made to feel useless. If you secure a job prior to graduation DO NOT tell anyone as many faculty demonstrators will be bitter and start to look for more reasons to mark you down. The best demonstrators are those private practitioners that demonstrate 1 day a week or so. Dental school sucked, full stop. So glad it is over ( 17 years ago )!
Dr. Wendy Zhu- That's really helpful. Thank you very much.
i’m a freshman in high school & i know that i for sure want to be a pediatric dentist. i’m already looking into majors & honors classes to help me become educated in biology, which is what i’m planning on majoring in at a university. i’m really scared of not being successful as a pd. & i’m nervous because of how expensive it can get. i’m gonna do my best to maintain my 4.0 all throughout high school & hopefully i fulfill my dreams one day!! 🙏🏼
Hi!! Reading your personal statement would definitely help! Not that I shall quote directly but I would be definetly inspired though. You are a great dentist.
thanks
I found this video very uplifting and gives me a smidgen of hope to apply to dental school. Thank you!
good luck!!!!
After 4 years of being dental students.. everything becomes boring.. no excitement anymore just want to finish my quota and get out of this school
Why is my heart beating so fast. I’ve got 3 semesters to go and had a rough last semester, but I’m already so nervous
Hey Dr. Wendy, Just wanna thank you for making these great videos. I was wondering if you could make a video regarding what you used to study for the DAT?
Vineshare ok :) I used Barron and Kaplan
Your video was so helpful for me! Thanks for making it :)
thanks for watching ^^
so excited to study dentistry
Soo helpful thanks dr Wendy
Can you make a video talking more about your letter of recommendations and your personal statement? :)
H S sure ;)
Could you please make a video on how to write a good personal statement please! Thank you. :D
I'm applying this upcoming cycle! Tips on personal statement please! :D
i'll try to read mine! :D
DETROIT MERCY YESSS!! GO TITANS!
I’m still I kid but I really want to be a dental so my question is what should I try to focus on in school
Hi Dr. Wendy, so I'm a sophomore in college and I want to become a dentist but I'm not good in math nor science. And I don't want to major in any of the main sciences such as physics and chemistry. I see myself working as a dentist but I'm lacking the confidence? HELP ME!
Hi I am currently 29 with a Bachelors in accounting. Is it too late to take the science pre reqs and get into dental school? I have no healthcare experience. All I can do at the moment is work as an orthodontist assistant with on the job training.
Hey I’m a sophomore high school student and I really want to become a dentist but I don’t know how much gpa do I have to get to get in dental school
Can you give me tips on how to come back from failing 70% of my classes my first year of undergrad? I took classes later and began to finally get almost straight A's (some B's +) but those F's still haunt me. Is there still a chance that I can get into dental school later down the line? Pls help!!
Many dental schools only consider your best 2 or 3 years!
Hi! From philippines and I will be graduation senior high soon!! Wish me luck and what are the basic tools or things that a student must have when taking dentistry?
What’s a base minimum GPA to get into dental school?
hey wendy, if i become a dental hygienist with an associate degree how much longer would it take me to become a dentist?
Is me attending community college going to effect my chances of joining dental school?
i don't want to be a dentist and in fact i have a massive phobia/fear of dentists but i still love your videos lol
well then thank you :P
Can I get into Dental school with 3.0 GPA (both cumulative and science)? my GPA is not as good right now, what can I do beside increasing my GPA? How else can I make m application look standing while applying?
Out of the schools that you interviewed at how many did you get accepted to?
hi i m keen on applying in canada i used to be math student at school my average is NOT so good then there is any chance for me??? with ielts 6.5??
DR.Wendy
i am having dought,
that if we will not get seet in neet then can we get the seet by other way
What is the process from high school to dentistry
How did you even get into dental school with a 3.4 and only a week of shadowing a dentist
you need to have an interview test for entering a university? I was granted free admission into my dental school, they selected it based from my high school performances... no test no nothing. But again different country, different system ofc. I wish all the best for those who are going to the dental school. Good luck.
sonia jayanthi What dental school do you go to?
Which school is this. I'm a high school student and I really need help
same and I live in Sweden.
I have a friend who plans on going into medical school. She recently had to drop pre-med due to a scheduling conflict at our school. She found this graduate school that is allowing her to go in as a graduate student and by just taking the GRE, but by her second year if she keeps a certain GPA they are going to transfer her to their medical school. I was wondering if there are any dental school like this?
I havent heard about this myself :/ I went to undergrad in Canada though, we don't have any pre-med or pre-dent programs so I'm not too familiar
Thank you so much for this video, it was reassuring for me as an international student. I was wondering if you could share how you went about creating your personal statement and including various undergrad experiences. I am also struggling to get letters of recommendation, any advice?
are you applying this cycle or next? Definitive start shadowing a dentist - they will be an important rec to have! if you are applying later then get to know some professors too, come into office hours, appear eager to learn and let them get to know you! I will try to find my personal statement to share
yes this cycle! its the second science recommendation that I am struggling with
Dental School's accept AS Degree or BS Degree in Dental Hygiene as the underdegree major?
can a person become a dentist and at the same time a doctor of another profession like brain?.
Why you don’t upload new one!
I really want to be a dentist but there are many things that is stopping me to be one like I'm not really smart and I'm afraid that my classmate are so smart so I'm afraid to be left behind, dentistry is so expensive and we don't have enough money and applying a scholarship will be hard for me because I'm not smart, and lastly, the dental equipments are expensive too! Dentistry means money : ((((
What major did you do? What do you recommend?
Currently attending school to become a dental assistant in tx graduation December 16,2017
I've been to more than one very poor dentists, are the standards low or can anyone be a dentist? I'd love to know this cause I am a bit disappointed. I liked your presentation. Thanks much.
Hi Dr. Wendy, I am a York U student and I've always wanted to go into dentistry. The only things is, I am not undergoing a Bsc, however I heard that depending on the school you do not necessarily have to have a Bsc degree just as long as you take the dental pre-reqs. Do you think it is still possible to get into dental school for my case?
I think it depends on the program and you will have to research. For the schools I applied to in USA, I do believe they required some sort of degree. But go ahead and check! If it's just prereqs then even better!
Similar to your story, I also discovered my interest in dentistry really late. Did you have any classmates that applied late into the cycle around August? Would you advise applying next cycle instead of applying late summer? Also, when you interviewed, did the interviewers question your experience in the dental field since you only had one week experience? Thank you so much!
For sure there are later applicants in the cycle, but depending on your statistics - if you are well rounded then there is less harm in applying later because schools will want to pick you up fast. I don't think interviewers are too interested in your dental knowledge, they just want to gauge you as a person xo
I am a Canadian as well! I'm currently at UofT and will be applying next year. Where did you go to school?
Jack Hadwin UDM!
Hi Dr Wendy so i'm 17 and starting a dental hygiene program in the fall, do you think doing dental hygiene as a pre dental major will help or hurt my chances to get into dental school?
I don't think it's necessary, pick any undergraduate program that will help you prepare!
I am going to be applying next cycle and I was wondering if you would please read my personal statement and give me feedback on it?
I'm currently doing a smdep program in Columbia unversity this summer it is a dental internship I'm going to see how it feels to be a dental student and I'm going to take classes. how long did you study for the dat
I spent a good solid 3 months of studying for the DAT. good luck! you will kill it :)
Yes please-read your personal statement to us!
there's a video out :)
Great video!🙌🏻
lol where did you find me
Dr. Wendy typed in “Dental School”
hahaha you would
Hey Dr Wendy, did you apply to Nova Scotia's Dalhousie Dentistry? Any thoughts on their dental program?
I did not apply to any schools in Canada unfortunately. I think Dalhousie is a great school if you wish to apply
I am still pursuing my undergrad, how ever I'm am having major anxiety on what I need to do to prepare for dental school. What would you suggest as far as joining clubs and outside internships, how can I increase my chances? I'm actually in Florida @Dr.Wendy
do as many things as you can!!
Do I need to have a bachelors to apply ? Or can i just apply after high school ??
can you make a video about income and student debt from dental school?
haha i'm so poor from student debt...........
i'm a junior in high school and i really want to become a dentist but it seems really expensive and difficult . to add on top, it seems really long .
its ok it may seem long but start early if you know it's what you want! good luck
Tatiana, If it’s what you want you should do it :) if you’re a junior in high school you’re probably 17 right? 18 when you graduate? If you stick with it and keep going you could be 24 by the time you graduate.. Maybe 26. THAT IS YOUNG! Lol You can do it.
As for the cost, sadly it is something you need to accept right now. Anything ever related to education is going to cost a pretty penny. Look into scholarships and work if you can. I know in MO dentists who work at a public health office can potentially get their student loans forgiven. Just look into your options and you’d be surprised by what you find.
It is difficult.. I’m not in dental school, but I have gone through an accredited dental assisting program and I am currently in my first year of dental hygiene. It’s not easy and I found myself doubting myself and wondering if I was smart enough. Turns out I am :D It’s going to be hard, especially dental school because you’re going to school to be a doctor. There’s lots to know, but it is not impossible just put your mind to it :)
P.S. loved the video!
Lacey Dickens you could try geting the military to pay for your dental school and then you serve as a dentist for a couple years to pay them back
GunBuzz TV I’m doing that! It’s called the HPSP!
Yes! That is another wonderful option.
What did you major in?
Hi
personal statement please!!
Can u get into dental school without doing leadership activities . Please reply cause I wanna be a dentist but I have anxiety . So I have a hard time doing something that requires to lead .
Michael Murdock omg same! I’m actually thinking of forcing myself to get into a program that pushes the students into various “leadership activities” (from what I understand). I’m thinking that if I can get in, the overwhelming fear of not wanting to disappoint anyone will get me going😬
Sameee😭😭😭
Suggestion from 2020, find some leadership opportunity that fits your style. There are lots of ways to go. I'm in the AGD and it's a great group and important work. But I'm a terrible speaker. Still working on that one.
I live in British columbia, canada I'm going into grade 12 and wanted to know if it matters what your grade 11 grades are(i got almost Cs and Bs because i had a really tough time) but i did good on the previous year having almost all A. I do plan on working harder than i ever will and am trying to compensate for the lack of motivation i did on my school work. I'm really scare dbecause i screwed up so bad but i do know I really want to study science and become a dentist
Catherine Laureles they don't care about your highschool scores .they mostly care about your college gpa.
Beauty!
Loved the video! Is there any way you could answer a question I have based on living expenses. I was just wondering how are you paying those expenses and while not being able to hold a job in Dental school?
all loanssssss
@@DrWendy thanks for the response. Is there anyway you can give me a range price for the amount of loans you used just for living expenses over those 4 years? I understand if it's a bit too personal, I'll appreciate it anyways!
@@armandonodal4897 no problem. I lived in a very cheap studio in Detroit so my living expenses were less than 1000 per month in school. 450 for rent, around 300 or so for food/socializing, then gas and gym memberships. I hardly bought clothes or knick knacks
@@DrWendy thanks so much for the insight
I am really confused on how a high schooler can apply for the seven years program. Do i apply after i get into the college or do i apply for the program when i apply for college? And do you have any recommendations for a high schooler?
Depends where you are located - in north America you will have to complete a 4 year college program
Hello Dr. Wendy,I'm interested in knowing if I should send in my application without my DAT scores? I'm planning on taking it sometime at the end of this month or in July.
You can send your application without your DAT scores. Once you take your DAT, it will take about 2 weeks for it to be processed and sent to the dental schools indicated in your AADSAS app
Belle Reyes yes you can get your app ready without DAT and letters but it might not be fully considered until complete
Ok so I have a problem and maybe you could help me. I'm 26 I am married with a 6 year old. Back when had our child I made the mistake of going to beauty school. I took me forever due to several surguries and it knocked me out of my grant. So now I'm in debt with school but I did finish I actually took the test 3 times and failed. Back in High school I wasn't considered an over achiever. In fact I'm not even sure of my gpa average I obviously managed to get my diploma but I didn't really push myself back then because I didn't know my options my parents are middle class workers and they do well for themselves but I would love to do better. I've been thinking about our future lately and I feel like being a dentist would actually be a really great income even though it takes 4-6 years. I figured we've struggled this long better four more years than for the rest of our lives. But due to having a family probably gonna have to definitely work as well I would like to know pretty much should I chance it? For me being a dentist would be perfect the money the hours the fact that I wouldn't be under anyone. But I'm unsure even if I did chance it what my chances would be to get in.
A. Chism don’t just do it for the money
Should I shadow a dentist even though I'm barely going to be a college freshman in the fall?
Caroline Gonzalez yes never too early :)
What classes do you need to take in order to get into dental school?
there are common prerequisites you'll need such as biology, chemistry, math, english, etc. Make sure you check out each school's requirements!
I am definitely interested in your personal essay. Please.
there is a video!
If you do not mind me asking how you when you graduated dental school?
wtf?
Great video! Can you please read your letter of recommendation! Thanks!
you mean my personal statement?
would there be any point to try and go back to school and be a dentist at 33 with no highschool
You will need to get your GED if you didn't finish high school. But if you are really motivated, I think you can do it. It will be a long journey (4 years college + 4 years dental school), but if it's what you really want then go for it!
Do you think it matters what college you went to? also, I've heard you have advantage if you are a minority, is it true?
Harry Tall the majority of people who get into Dental School are white you’re mostly competing against them
rather than doing alot of different things, wouldn't it be better to do a few things really well with alot of investment?
What is the shortest time it takes to become a dentist and can u just tell me the steps to take like what to study in college and stuff I really need help
In America and Canada, it will take a 4 year undergrad + 4 year DDS/DMD program. I would recommend a science based program in college such as Biology/Chemistry etc just so you know the basics of Anatomy!
Ben Regis typically 4 years for undergrad and 4 years for dental school, but there are a few 3 year dental schools like UOP
I'm thinking of being a dentist but i have a serious blood phobia. Do you think i can overcome it?
try shadowing a dentist or a periodontist/oral surgeon and see if you can become accustomed to the blood. I think I was squeamish at first but I'm not anymore
please,
I am trying to decide my career
and I love football and I adore the medical career
I had great markes this year and I can easily be accepted in a medical college and I am a good footballer
am 18
so can I study medicine while playing this sport ?!!
or how much free time I get daily in medical school and still get good marks?!!
plz reply
hahahahahah wtf is all i gotta say (in regards to the interview Q's) hahahhahahah
p.s. i liked this vid a lot
Wat is DAT???
I want to apply for dental school as well. I live in California. What would you recommend for me?
there's tons of dental schools in Cali, you've got a great chance :)
Hi can you make a video on how to approach the diversity question for secondaries? Thanks :)
Thimanthi Withana that's a tough one !! Read up about each of the schools!!
W
Hottest dentist ever.
I'm a grade-A weirdo so I think I'll be fine lolol
im 12 I want to be a dentist
Same
Please read out your persona statement anyways
Hello i am turing 31 next year(2018) . Had a bachelor in international . I am considering change career so i might to go to CC for prerequsite so i might apply around age of 32;33 do you think it is too old ?? I really want to know thank you
never too old :)
thank you very much.... i appreciate a lot !!!
Gosh u r so beautiful
I’d rather be weird then boring
Does the DAT have math?
Deion Ford yes, it's the quantitative analysis section on the DAT!
Deion Ford yes however I took the Canadian DAT which did not
Dr. Wendy You're so lucky!
hahaha it wasn't a fun exam either way!
Just don’t do it