Reed.Dentistry Predental Podcast

Just a message or hope and encouragement to those still waiting to get into dental school

In this episode, I give some advice as to what to expect if you have or haven't yet been accepted to dental school.

I talk a little about my first semester of dental school and how my faith in Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father helped me in the hard moments. I also offer words of encouragement to those still waiting to get into dental school.

In this episode, I talk about how if you want to get into dental school bad enough, you will find a way. I also talk a little about my experience starting dental school online as well as the importance of building community.

In this episode I give advice to pre-dental students who are disappointed about their DAT score.

In this episode, I share my personal experience as to why I think it's important to apply to dental school when you're ready to do so. Rushing through the process could waste more time in the long run!

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In this episode, I go over my top tip for dental school interviews! That tip is to BE SOCIAL!

In this episode, I answer the question of when you can start to expect hearing back on dental school invitations! I share when I received my first invite as well as when the other ones came!

In this episode I talk about the negative consequences I felt social media was having on my life. I talk about the role it has played in contributing to my anxiety and distracting from what I actually want to accomplish in life both professionally as a dentist and personally. I talk about how I believe refraining/cutting back from social media could improve your chances of getting into dental school.

Just wanted to thank all of you for everything and take the time to let you know I'm taking a little break to mentally recover!

This is part 2 of a 3-part series talking about the financial aspects associated with dental school. On Thursday I talked about the cost of tuition/living expenses while at dental school. Today, I will be going over financial awareness and preparedness as it pertains to dental school. I will do this by informing you of the expenses to expect while studying for the DAT and applying to dental school. I will then go into what you can do to prepare for these upcoming costs!  Part 3 (which I will release next week) will consist of a conversation about thinking beyond just the income you can make as a dentist, as well as becoming financially educated. NEWSLETTER https://mailchi.mp/1f710cae4cf2/reeddentistry-predental-weekly-newsletter INSTAGRAM http://Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share

The key to happiness in life is MONEY! Well that's not true, but at least I got your attention because while Money really isn't what's going to bring you happiness, I believe it's super important that we start becoming more educated on this topic as future dentists. And we should start that conversation today, so that's why in this episode I'm going to focus on what you need to know about the costs associated with dental school. This is part 1 of a 3-part series in which I will be going over the costs of attending dental school. I will release part two on Tuesday in which I will be talking about financial awareness and preparedness as it pertains to dental school. Finally, part 3 will consist of a conversation about thinking beyond just the income you can make as a dentist, as well as becoming financially educated. https://www.studentloanplanner.com/cost-estimates-of-dental-school/ INSTAGRAM Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share

I interviewed University of Louisville Dental Student, Chidi Okpala. Chidi is native to Nigeria, but has lived in the United States for 10 years. Although just entering his second year of dental school, he has already made such a positive contribution to dentistry. As a member of the black community, he also represents a small demographic of the entire dental student body. In this interview, I learned so many amazing things about Chidi. First, he is a strong member of the United States Military and is using that resource to help fund his dental school journey. Next, Chidi is a man devoted to service. When coming onto the podcast, he expressed his sincere interest to help all pre-dental students. He accomplished all of that and more during this episode. Finally, Chidi is extremely inspirational. He shared an empowering message that I believe will make an enormously positive impact moving forward. He expressed his feelings regarding the realities of racial injustice. Furthermore, he helped raise the bar higher in suggesting the necessary steps we can take as a dental community to provide equal opportunity for anyone who wants to pursue dentistry.

Have you ever wondered how to communicate with dental schools? If so, I'm sure you've asked yourself “what should I say? Is it possible to say something that is going to help you stand out among the thousands of applicants? Also, is it possible to say the wrong thing? This episode is all about giving you a list of things to say and “not to say” to dental schools. After this episode, I am determined that you will feel more confident in approaching the staff at these schools. INSTAGRAM Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share

Should your personal statement be personal? I believe so. In fact, I think the personal statement is THE MOST IMPORTANT aspect of your application. In today's episode, I am going to help you personalize your personal statement through answering three key questions. In no way does answering these three questions have to dramatically change what you've already written. In fact, I'm going to give you an example as to how you can keep what you already have while briefly providing these three answers. Doing so will be like adding a touch of seasoning to your favorite dinner plate. It won't require much, but it will bring out a ton of flavor. In other words, only a tiny bit of effort here will make an enormous difference! Here are the three questions, but make sure to listen to the podcast for much more detail! 1. Does your personal statement satisfy the elements of good story telling? 2. Does your Personal Statement answer the question “Why do you want to be a dentist?” 3. What would it mean for you and those around you if you became a dentist? INSTAGRAM Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share

INSTAGRAM http://Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share AVERAGE DAT/GPA BY DENTAL SCHOOL https://www.dat-prep.com/dat-scores-for-dental-schools.html Hey everybody! It's almost June 16th and that means in just five days you can start submitting your dental school applications. Here is my list of 10 things to consider before doing so! 1.Make sure you've sent your DAT Scores to ALL dental schools 2.Make sure you meet the prerequisites for the schools you're applying to 3.Is your PERSONAL statement PERSONAL? (Refer to episode 30) 4.Have you applied to enough schools or too many? 5.DON'T “forget about the price tag” 6.Have you listed all applicable life experiences? 7.Have you diversified the schools you're applying to based on chances of acceptances? 8.Have you diversified the schools you're applying to based on location? 9.Do you qualify as an in-state resident or does it even matter? 10.Take the time to ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR SUCCESS! You've made it this far. That alone is a MAJOR accomplishment that you should take pride in. I was happier the day I submitted my application than the day I actually got accepted (no lie).

CONTACT MADAI Instagram.com/madaidental EBOOK (Navigating the Gap Year) https://drive.google.com/file/d/101cKi2hDTUzU17t_qp71c829kUIkDFK2/view?usp=sharing INSTAGRAM Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://docs.google.com/document/d/1plHEfY0GOlL1rLRnR_qjTY3cdZR2sevvui4ept6FaS4/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share What does it mean to be a non-traditional dental school applicant? We are going to cover all of that and more in today's podcast where I interviewed incoming Midwestern University in Arizona Dental Student, Madai Perez. As a native Cuban, Madai moved to the United States at a young age. Her parents made many enormous sacrifices for her family that has allowed Madai to pursue her dreams of becoming a dentist. I'm so grateful for those sacrifices and for Madai's character as she has completely inspired me through both her kindness and resiliency. I know that she will do the same for you. So, if you're worried about not making it into dental school right away or as planned, fear not. Madai carries with her the perspective that getting accepted into dental school isn't a matter of IF, but when. The “when” might require pursuing an alternate route, but that's why she joined me today on the podcast. You will see that these alternate routes aren't only extremely doable, but they are also so valuable. The only thing required is that you don't give up.

Instagram Account Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share Have you ever found yourself questioning whether your GPA is good enough to get admitted into dental school? Has the high GPA's or DAT Scores of other dental students left you feeling like you'll “never be as good or as smart” as those people, and therefore you start to think you'll never get accepted into dental school, and even if by some miracle you did, it would never be to the dental school you want to go to? If you answered yes to any of these questions, know that you're definitely not alone, BUT in today's episode, I'm going to tell you why your GPA doesn't define you and WHY I believe it actually has very little, and perhaps nothing, to do with you getting into dental school. I'm here to tell you today that despite how low your GPA or DAT Scores might be, you're still in absolute control of your journey into dental school. Stay tuned for the whole episode because I believe what I'm going to talk about today will completely give you a new perspective which will help you tremendously in building your confidence to not only pursue your dreams, but to fulfill them.

In today's episode, I interview Incoming University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Student, Sahba Mozaffarian. She will share her journey from the perspective of coming all the way from Iran to the United States in her pursuit of dental school. Sahba will share with all of you how both international and native born students to the United States can enhance their resume in being accepted into dental school. Sahba Mozaffarian Instagram.com/lifeofsahba Reed.Dentistry Predental Podcast Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share

Are you concerned about how you are going to pay for dental school? You're not alone. Fortunately, in this episode I am going to be going over three of the most popular ways in which you can fund your education. I will list pros and cons of each method. Finally, I'll leave you with my final thoughts on this subject and remind you to believe in yourself. Don't let money distract you from the main objectives in life. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-coat-investor-podcast/id1197082547?i=1000380181504 https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Education%20and%20Careers/Files/dental-student-loan-repayment-resource.pdf https://www.instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber

Are you worried about being rejected to dental school, or are you reapplying? If so, this episode will be perfect for you! I interviewed @shaneesesmiles and she delivered such helpful content! Shaneese is a dental student at the University of Creighton, but had to reapply to dental school after being denied admission on the first go around. After the initial rejection, Shaneese was resilient and didn't give up on her dreams of becoming a dentist. Listen to this interview on the Reed.Dentistry Predental Podcast to see how Shaneese overcame such big hurdles to not only get accepted into Creighton, but to do so on scholarship! https://www.instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber

In today's episode, I explain how I've seen the hands of God direct my life and lead me to being accepted into the dental school of my dreams. If he helped me in my desire to become a dentist, he can certainly help you. This episode was heavily inspired by American Personality, Steve Harvey. Steve Harvey Video https://youtu.be/EzOdr3pZ83A Follow this Podcast on Instagram! Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast Where I learn more about God Churchofjesuschrist.org

In today's episode, Incoming Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Liz Eom, joins me to talk about the DAT, Dental School Interviews, and overcoming personal struggles in route to gaining admission into dental school. You won't want to miss this interview because Liz offers so much valuable insight towards all those striving to get accepted into dental school.

In today's episode, Dr. Devan Munk joins me in offering his best advice for students looking to gain admission into dental school. Dr. Munk is a University of Pittsburgh Dental School Alum. He just graduated and will be going to Cleveland for an internship before beginning his 4-year residency in Oral Surgery. As a former Pitt Dental Ambassador, Devan dedicated a lot of time towards helping pre-dental students with their journey into dental school. Among other dental admission topics, Dr. Munk shares insights as to what he believes dental schools are looking for in ideal candidates. Furthermore, Dr. Munk reveals what helped him to build a strong resume for admission into dental school, as well as shares some Do's and Do not's during interview day. He even offers encouragement towards students who aren't feeling as confident about being accepted this cycle. Please stay tuned for this whole interview, because Dr. Munk offers remarkable guidance on what it takes to be accepted into dental school. Here are some of the questions I had for Dr. Munk: 1.What are Dental Schools looking for within their candidates? 2. How many dental students do you know of that had to apply more than once to gain admission; what is your best advice for students who are worried about not getting in right away? 3. What are some things you did early on to help build your dental school resume? 4. How many schools should someone apply to; when can they expect to start hearing back for interviews? 5. What is interview day like? 6. What are some dos and do nots on interview day? 7. Could you please offer some encouragement to any students who are being negatively impacted by the events of the coronavirus? https://www.instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share https://www.adea.org/aadsas/ In today's episode, I share an LOR I received over a year ago from a dentist. I go into more detail about outlining the steps in which you and your dentist need to take in submitting the LOR. You can view this letter by clicking the first link above and requesting to join the Reed.Dentistry Future Dentists page on Facebook. There I have the letter posted. Also click on the second link to begin filling out your dental school application!

In today's episode, you will receive ten of the biggest tips I have when filling out your dental school application. At the end of today's podcast, you will feel better prepared for applying to dental school through the ADEA AADSAS Application. Costly mistakes on your dental school application could greatly reduce your chances of being accepted to dental school this cycle, so please listen to today's podcast! 1. Start Filling Out Application May 12th 2. Submit on June 2nd 3. Have LORs Ready to Go 4. Triple Check for Errors if Possible 5. Make Sure to Include All Applicable Achievements 6. Emphasize Leadership (Listen to Episode 31!) 7. Emphasize Community Service (Listen to episode 11) 8. Focus on Personal Statement (Listen to episode 30!) 9. Research Prerequisites 10. Be Prepared for the Cost

In today's episode, you will receive tips and advice on how contact your college professors while on lockdown. To begin the episode, you will receive the latest and up-to-date information from the ADEA concerning when and where to submit your application- as well as some costs and fees associated with the application. I will share how I stayed in touch with those who wrote my LOR by reading you a personal email I sent to one of my college professors. Furthermore, I will talk about how I informed them to write and submit a letter of recommendation. EPISODE TIMELINE 2:00 – Please Leave a Review of Apple Podcasts! 5:59- Updated Application Info from ADEA AADSAS 9:48- Email I Sent Requesting an LOR 12:00- How to Ask for an LOR 22:11- Additional Tips and Advice

In today's episode, I interview Incoming University of New England Dental Student, Macy Summer. Macy has been extremely dedicated towards helping her fellow classmates gain admission into dental school. Macy is more than qualified for this as she was the President of her Pre-Dental Society at William & Mary College. Furthermore, Macy has spent a lot of time studying and performing community service abroad, including in places like Guatemala. In this interview, Macy reveals her experiences during her pre-dental journey and provides guidance for how you can also be accepted into dental school. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ EPISODE TIMELINE (KEY POINTS) 1:57 - INTRODUCING MACY/ FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM @ PRISTINE.PEARLS 7:30 - ARTS AND DENTISTRY 9:43 - WHY MACY CHOSE NEW ENGLAND DENTAL 15:11- BENEFITS OF PRE-DENTAL SOCIETIES 18:04 - DAT ADVICE (PAT INCLUDED) 22:30 - TEST DAY TIP! 24:13 - #1 THING THAT HELPED MACY GAIN ADMISSION 24:50 - COMMUNITY SERVICE IN GUATEMALA 26:31 - VIDEO ON 5 TIPS FOR APPLYING TO DENTAL SCHOOL 29:24 – INTERVIEW DAY EXP. @ NEW ENGLAND 36:56 – MOTIVATIONAL ADVICE FROM MACY TO PRE-DENTAL STUDENTS

In today's episode, you will receive tips and advice on how to establish positive relationships with dentists and other healthcare professionals. First, I will touch on the importance of these relationships towards your chances of getting accepted into dental school. After that, I will dive into the issue of the intimidating first steps in approaching dentists. However, I will explain how through Networking you can overcome the anxiety of reaching out towards these professionals. Furthermore, you will learn in the episode how to better communicate with healthcare professionals. Finally, I will give you advice for job shadowing. ———————————————————————————————-EPISODE TIMELINE 1:30 – Kim Smith Quote on Meeting New People 2:30 – Announcements 8:56 – The Importance of Establishing These Relationships 14:32 – First Steps are Most Intimidating, But Just Ask! 17:32 – How to Network with Dentists and Other Professionals 26:08 – How to Communicate with Healthcare Professionals 28:18 – Job Shadowing Advice

In today's show, I start off with a quote by Sheri Dew. Following some very important announcements, I jump straight into the interview with Dr. Lauren Kuhn. Dr. Kuhn is an Endodontist in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Furthermore, she started advising pre-dental students in 2015 and she's here to talk to us today about “how you can show leadership and stand out while doing it.” Dr. Kuhn is also a contributing author in the book Your Essential Guide to Dental School Admissions. I start the interview off by giving Dr. Kuhn the opportunity to introduce herself, and inform us on what she does both as an Endodontist and pre-dental advisor. After that, we begin an amazing conversation centered around leadership and how you as a pre-dental student can use these insights to stand out on your dental school application. During this discussion, Dr. Kuhn answers 5 key questions that will help you out tremendously in being more prepared as a candidate for dental school. She answers why leadership is so important when considering a career in dentistry. Furthermore, she provides so many wonderful examples on how to engage in leadership displaying activities. For the members of our pre-dental community who might be a few years or so away from applying, she offers incredible advice on how these younger students can still exhibit leadership despite potential restrictions on the availability of roles in clubs, such as pre-dental societies. Dr. Kuhn goes on to provide key insight which would be extremely hard to receive elsewhere in explaining the types of leadership that stands out most to admission committees. We end our conversation on leadership when Dr. Kuhn answers the question about “how students can list their leadership activities without coming across as arrogant or boastful.” To wrap up today's interview, Dr. Kuhn enlightens us on some key principles that helped her not only gain admission into Harvard Dental- but also successfully make it all the way through her residency @ The Medical University of South Carolina. As former Miss Massachusetts and a fourth-runner up in the 2015 Miss America Pageant, Dr. Kuhn emphasizes the importance of standing out through experience. Finally, Dr. Kuhn very willingly lists all the ways that you may contact her if you are interested in learning more about how she has been helping many students gain admission into dental school through the building up of compelling resumes. EPISODE TIMELINE (KEY SEGMENTS) 7:40 – VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 11:10- INTRODUCTION OF DR. KUHN 14:44- IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP TO DENTAL SCHOOLS 18:26- LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNGER PRE-DENTS 23:33- WHY YOUNGER STUDENTS CAN STILL SHOW LEADERSHIP WITHOUT AN OFFICIAL TITLE 27:11- TYPES OF LEADERSHIP THAT STANDS OUT TO ADMISSION COMMITTEES 32:00- HOW TO LIST LEADERSHIP WITHOUT BRAGGING 36:30- ADVICE FROM DR. KUHN ON WHAT HELPED HER NAVIGATE INTO DENTAL SCHOOL AND THROUGH HER RESIDENCY 45:50- OUTSTANDING RESUME BUILDING SERVICES AND HOW TO REACH OUT TO DR. KUHN

In today's episode, I start off with an inspirational quote by Zig Ziglar. After today's announcements, I jump right into my list of 30 ways to improve your personal statement so that you will stand out! I end today's episode by reminding you once again to tune into Thursday's podcast for a special treat in which I will be interviewing Dr. Lauren Kuhn, a practicing Endodontist in Minnesota who has been advising pre-dental students since 2015. Dr. Kuhn will talk to us about how you can demonstrate leadership as to enhance your personal resume.

In today's episode, I start off with a quote by Marianne Williamson. After that, I dive into some important announcements concerning this podcast. I then begin going over the first Q&A question about contacting the Office of Admissions. I talk about why this is so important, how you can get into contact with the admissions manager, suggest advice on what to say, offer a huge secret concerning the importance of building a relationship with the admissions manager while explaining how I think that can help you get accepted into dental school, and I go over how to make the most out of your time with the admissions manager. I answer the second question of Q&A by giving my best insights on which I think is more important- GPA or DAT score?

Have you ever felt so discouraged that you felt like giving up and never even applying to dental school? I know there was a time in my life where I felt this way, but I'm so glad I was able to ignore those discouraging influences. In today's episode, I start off with an inspiration quote by Sylvester Stallone from the iconic movie, Rocky. Next, I have a special announcement about some exciting news regarding this podcast which includes an amazing opportunity for our pre-dental community. I move into today's theme by sharing a personal story about a time when I was tempted to give up on ever being accepted to dental school. I share with all of you what kept me motivated to keep going and what I learned. Finally, I go over two very specific things you can do if you ever feel this temptation or discouragement to give up. I believe these two things will help you tremendously in not only staying true to the course, but also in succeeding at life. -EPISODE TIMELINE- OVERVIEW- 00:00-00:51 WELCOME- 00:51-01:32 ROCKY QUOTE- 1:32-2:42 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT- 2:42-7:01 STORY TIME/OVERCOMING DISCOURAGEMENT- 7:01-16:39 WHAT HELPED ME KEEP GOING? – 16:39-20:26 6 LESSONS I LEARNED- 20:26-23:36 HOW TO TURN TEMPTATION TO QUIT INTO SUCCESS- 23:36-29:34 CLOSING STATEMENT- 29:34- 30:03 WRAP UP- 30:03- 30:32

In today's episode, I start off with a quote by Mary Ann Evans (better known by her pen name as George Elliot). After that, I start to reveal the 10 things I wish I knew before applying to dental school. It is my hope that these lessons will help give you a better understanding and clearer path into dental school! I hope you enjoy! EPISODE TIMELINE Overview- 00:00-00:22 Show Welcome- 00:22-00:59 George Elliot Quote- 00:59-01:46 Opening Remarks- 01:46- 2:21 Things 1-5 I Wish I Knew- 2:21- 13:33 ANCHOR SPONSOR Things 6-10 I Wish I Knew- 13:33-23:00 Closing Remarks – 23:00-23:52 Wrap Up- 23:52-24:53

In today's episode, I start off with a quote by H. Jackson Brown about the importance of preparation. Next, I introduce our topic by going over the plan for how I am going to approach today's episode and future episodes related to the military. I then talk about the money! This includes briefly going over dental school funding, salaries, bonuses, and cheap health insurance. Furthermore, I talk about the commitment/obligation behind using the military to fund dental school. Then, I talk about the environment inside the military (what things are like). Finally, I go over what your job duties might look like as dentist in the military.

EPISODE TIMELINE E25 Overview- 00:00-00:44 Show Welcome- 00:44-1:24 Winston Churchill Quote- 1:24-3:00 My Own Personal Challenges- 3:00-11:04 Reasons Why I am Grateful- 11:07-16:29 How to Make the Most from a Bad Situation- 16:29-22:13 Show Conclusion- 22:13-24:22 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• In today's episode, I start off with a quote by Winston Churchill that helps remind us to seek opportunity during times of trial. Next, I share my own personal struggles to show that I'm also human, but also to set the stage for why I have a lot of hope despite these challenges. After that, I list reasons why I'm grateful to help keep things in perspective. Finally, I conclude today's show by taking the glass half-full approach in emphasizing why I think we all have an incredible opportunity being given so much free time. This means instead of worrying about what will happen regarding dental school, we can use the advice of Winston Churchill by seeking out the opportunity.

EPISODE TIMELINE 1.E24 Overview (00:00-00:44) 2.Show Welcome (00:44-1:24) 3.Demi Lovato Quote (1:24-2:19) 4.Love for Listeners (2:19-3:40) 5.Thank You Letters and Emails (3:40-15:22) 6.Keeping Options Open (15:22-24:03) 7.Anchor Sponsor 8.HUGE SECRET that will help you get accepted into top dental school of your choice (24:08-36:44) 9.Prelude to Thursday's Show (36:44-37:55) 10.Episode Wrap Up (37:55-38:38) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• In today's episode, I begin the show with a quote by Demi Lovato on seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Next, I express my admiration for all of you who keep going and preparing during this pandemic. As we dive into the post-dental interview material, I first talk about thank you letters and emails. After that, I touch on the importance of keeping your options open when deciding which schools to commit to. Finally, the last part of our episode I talk about something you definitely won't want to miss. I give away my biggest secret that helped me, a 3.2 GPA student, land a seat at my top dental school of choice- the school of my dreams and one that has been ranked top 25 in the world by DENTISTRY TODAY. I hope you enjoy. SO STAY TUNED!

In today's episode, I begin the show with a quote by Jimmy Dean on responding to life's unpredictability. As we dive into the dental interview material, I start off with some last-minute preparations I believe should take place to help ease your nerves and set you up for success. Next, I talk about how early you should arrive to your interview. And finally, I end the show by talking about 9 key takeaways from the actual time spent at the interview. This is where I take you inside the interview room and mention other experiences you should expect throughout your day. Here is a list of the 9 takeaways I will be covering from five of my interview days! 1.Turn off your phone 2.Socialize 3.Be Genuine – The Complete Introvert and Extravert 4.Be prepared to sit still and be attentive for a very long time 5.Have questions prepared, but don't overdo it 6.PowerPoints and Tour 7.Inside the Actual Interview Tips 8.Lunch time and etiquette 9.Closing Time- Don't just dine and dash

In today's episode, I begin the show with a quote by Zig Ziglar on the process of achieving your goals. NEXT, I HAVE A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT THAT I'M VERY EXCITED TO SHARE WITH ALL OF YOU before I get into the dental interview material. I then go over a timeframe of when you should start receiving interview invitations. After that, I give my best advice about what you should do immediately upon receiving an invitation. Finally, I conclude the episode by going over how you should prepare for interview day. This is part one of a three-episode series and on Thursday I will be going over the day of your dental school interview. I hope you enjoy. SO STAY TUNED!

In today's episode, I walk you through everything you need to know after you have submitted your application. First, I start off our show with an inspirational quote by MLK to help us through these dark times. Next, I dive into the discussion of helping you decide which and how many schools you should apply to? After that, I discuss supplemental applications you will receive from the schools you choose to apply to. I emphasize the importance of continuing to be the person you were before submitting your application. I explain what the Waiting Game is before ending the show by encouraging you to remain PROACTIVE. I hope you enjoy today's episode. Stay tuned!

This a trimmed segment from episode 20's full length episode where I emphasize the importance of getting your application in as soon as possible by comparing it to fishing!

In today's episode, I walk you through the whole process of filling out your dental school application on the AADSAS ADEA APPLICATION. I open by expressing my appreciation for all of you and my concern for everyone now in wake of COVID-19. I then move right into what you need to know on the application by advising you to keep record of your DAT Score Print Out. Next, I go over when the application officially opens and when you can submit. I also talk about where to submit your application, including where your recommenders should submit their LORS. Furthermore, I go into detail about what the application looks like by sharing my personal application directly from the portal. Finally, I end our show today by talking about how to submit the application to your schools of interest. I hope you enjoy. STAY TUNED!

In today's episode, I talk about how I was a below average student who had to outwork everyone else to get into dental school. I share parts of my personal journey by telling my story in which I overcame the odds through pure hustle. I share three quotes from my favorite entrepreneur, Gary Vaynerchuk. I expound about each one of these quotes centered around pursuing your passion, being a hustler, telling your story, and never taking it easy if you want to be a winner. I talk about one of my role models, Mark Cuban, who reads self-development books for 3-4 hours a day to stay ahead of the curve. Finally, in wake of the Coronavirus, I offer 9 different suggestions as to how you can continue to hustle despite being confined to home. I believe we can use all of this time to build a country and a world that is better than ever before if we work hard and come together!

In this episode, I talk about the number one story in the world right now- the Coronavirus. I first begin the episode by talking about what unfolded in the NBA last night, including Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz testing positive for the virus and the decision by Adam Silver to suspend the regular season. I break this episode down into 4 sections. The first section goes over what I have learned about the virus. Next, I talk about the impact I have seen already taking place in the world. I then offer my opinion on how I think this is going to affect the predental and dental community in general. Finally, I offer suggestions as to what we can all do right now in time of uncertainty.

In this episode I give away my best advice for studying and taking the reading and math sections of the DAT.

In this episode I give my best advice to help students know what to expect and be prepared for the Organic Chemistry Section of the DAT.

In this episode I give away my best advice for how I prepared for the general chemistry section of the DAT as well as strategies for test day.

Today I give my best advice as to how I prepared for the Biology Section of the DAT! This is a huge section that covered so much material so it is my goal to help you narrow down your focus! I list the study resources I used including DAT Bootcamp Study Guide, Cracking the DAT book, Dr. Romano's Dynamite Bio Review and YouTube Videos. I also talk about practice quizzes and exams that are available like the 2007 DAT Exam for free. I explain the importance of learning why you did or didn't get an answer correct. Finally, I go over test day strategies like answering fast, using the marking and crossing off tools, and skimming over info the day before

Today I give away my best tips and strategies that helped me score high on the perceptual ability section of the DAT. I give advice that can be applied to all sections of perceptual ability followed by specific tips and strategy for the Keyhole, Top-Front-End, Angle Ranking, Hole Punching, Cube Counting, and Pattern Folding sections.

Today I give my best advice as to how to write an effective personal statement that will make what your essay stand out! I share my own personal statement as a reference, provide encouragement to be unique, talk about staying on topic towards your thesis, and go over the importance of proof reading and editing!