The reason why I'm posting this 10 months later, it's because I was very disappointed with my scores. They weren't horrible but I didn't do as good as I was hoping to,and in a way, I felt my hopes of getting in to dental school this year had gone down the drain.
I couldn't take more time off from work, so I knew I couldn't retake my exam in time for this cycle. Feeling hopeless, I still went on and completed my application, which was sent out on July 13th. I thought I didn't really have a chance so I only applied to my dream school. Month after month I felt my dream was vanishing. I spent hours on Student Doctor Network, reading about all the people getting interviews from multiple schools. Even though, I was very happy for them, I couldn't help but feel depressed about my situation. December came around and I knew that was it. I had no chance or hope at all. Late December, I started working on my application for a committee letter from my pre-health advisor in order to get ready for the upcoming cycle.
As I was submitting my application I though to myself, "Is this really it? am I gonna just give up without trying everything in my power to make it work?". So that same day, (January 24th) I decided to write a letter of intent to my dream school. At the end of the letter, I thanked them for taking the time to read the email and hopefully have the opportunity to show them in person how much I loved the profession and how I would be a great fit for the school. I wasn't sure if writing that email was going to make a difference but I felt better knowing that at least a tried. The very next day (Friday) to my surprise, I received an email from the university asking me to fill out a supplementary application. I felt my world stopped for a minute. I couldn't believe I finally got the email I waited months for. I submitted my application Sunday night, and Monday morning received an invitation for an interview on February 5th. All I could think was, " Is this all happening because I decided not to give up? and try everything in my power to make my dream come true?." I'm not sure that was the reason why I got the interview, but it really did seem like it. I felt my interview went pretty well but I was definitely intimidated by the amount of people being interviewed. It was at least 25 of us and there were less than 30 spots left. Plus they interview every Tuesday and Wednesday. After a couple of torturous weeks, I finally heard back from the school ( Friday March 1st) asking me if I wanted to be part of their wait list I was very happy because I knew they were very selective with the people they put on the list but I was also stressed because from what I read in the forums only a couple of people from the wait list make it. I wrote them back saying that I definitely wanted to be placed on the wait list and once again expressed my desire to be part of their dental school and the reasons why I though I was a great fit for the university. I wrote them again a week ago to update them on some activities I had been a part of and to tell them about the kind of dentist I hope to become. The second deposit deadline is April 1st and I'm praying that I finally receive the acceptance email I have been dreaming of for the past 6 years.
I know this post was long, but I really wanted to share my story and hopefully inspire someone out there to fight for their dreams. Remember that success is never given, it's earned and it doesn't Come easy. Fight for what you believe in and you will eventually reach your goals.
Laura
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