if you get a chance watch and do what's taught in the dvd "the secret." If your dream is to be a dentist the info within this dvd will help you get it.
2007-11-10 16:56:04
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answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7
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I don't think your life is over if you don't get into dental school. I've had two friends, who both didn't get into dental school their first time around. One decided to go for a PhD (and is now loving it), and the second tried another time, and got into the school that he wanted to get in (otherwise, he may have had to settle for a school he didnt' like). Both had different results, but both are happy with how their first 'rejection' helped pave their paths for the future.
Dental schools have become very competitive lately; even the best and brightest are being rejected for various reasons. They want students nowadays who are 'well rounded'; this means not only grades (3.0 and above) and DAT scores (20 and above for california schools), but those who have done research, and perhaps even worked/shadowed in a dental office. This. of course, will vary from school to school; schools like harvard, ucla, ucsf will like those with research backgrounds; those like uop wil appreciate those who have had dental office experience.
The interview process is still in its early phases, so time is still on your side. If you get interviews, take them. While you're waiting, try to see if you can get some time in with shadowing a dentist, or starting some research - that wouldn't hurt.
I applied really really late, and i still got in. It can be a crap shoot sometimes with interviews, so call the schools to make sure they've even received your info from the DAT and stuff.
Best of luck!
2007-11-10 20:47:22
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answered by offline256 4
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Maybe your destiny is elsewhere?
Have you tried applying to EVERY dental school? Keep trying if it's your dream!
Start a fitness program to deal with the stress.
Here are some good ideas:
1. Do something that gets your heart rate up a bit like, walking, running, biking, and swimming.
2. Eat Whole, Organic foods like: Broccoli, Cabbage, Organic Brown Rice, Beans, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Apples, and other fruits and vegetables in their Natural State.
3. Avoid eating corn, white bread, white rice, candy, sodas, chips, and anything else that you already know you shouldn’t be eating.
4. Drink clean water as your beverage of choice. Avoid Fruit drinks and fruit juices (unless YOU juice them yourself)
5. Stop smoking, drinking beer & wine, and drinking coffee.
6. Get 8 hours of sleep each night.
7. Hang out with people who want to be healthy.
8. Avoid anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup.
Tone up the muscles:
1. Join a gym and get a trainer.
2. If you’re short on cash, start a light stretching & yoga regimen.
3. Do push-ups, and light dumbbell curls for the upper body.
4. As I said above, walk, run, swim, and or bike
5. Take an aerobics class, a yoga class, or some other fitness class.
6. Join the local YMCA..
7. Buy or borrow this book by Bill Pearl called GETTING STRONGER.
In the book, he describes everything you need for a great fitness plan.
Mental Health:
1. Get a friend to talk to each day about your feelings.
2. If you have some money or insurance, get a counselor to talk to.
3. Learn how to meditate.
4. Join a support group for the issue you’re dealing with.
5. Ask your Higher Self (or God) for guidance.
6. Start keeping a diary or journal about your feelings & thoughts.
7. Write a ‘gratitude’ list every night.
8. Do something that makes you happy each day like: listen to your favorite music, draw, paint, write, or anything creative.
9. Do something for someone else who needs help.
2007-11-10 16:42:51
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answered by Yam King 7 7
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