WesternU College of Dental Medicine Class of 2028 Interview/Acceptance Thread

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Last year's thread: WesternU College of Dental Medicine Class of 2027 Interview/Acceptance Thread

Link to interview prep: Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine Interview Feedback
----> Be sure to give feedback on your interview to help future applicants!

Link to school website: WesternU College of Dental Medicine: A Full-scope Dental Institution

Class of 2024 (ADEA Guide) General Stats: Overall GPA: 3.24 Science GPA: 3.09 DAT: 19.7AA, 19.5TS, 19.4PAT Applied: 2,855 OOS: 1,726 Applied, 118 Interviewed, 90 Accepted IS: 985 Applied, 147 Interviewed, 114 Accepted International: 144 Applied, 9 Interviewed, 6 Accepted # Enrolled: 70

Class of 2026 (ADEA Guide) General Stats: Overall GPA: 3.35 Science GPA: 3.26 DAT: 20.3AA, 19.8TS, 20.5PAT Applied: 2,561 OOS: 1,462 Applied, 62 Accepted IS: 965 Applied, 68 Accepted International: 134 Applied, 2 Accepted # Enrolled: 67 5th-95th Percentiles Science: 2.71-3.81 Overall: 2.85-3.82

Good luck everyone!

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[Boronew]

If the status of my letter of recommendation says "waived", does this mean they still received the letters?
When filling out their supplemental application, I waived my right to access the letters of recommendation. I'm wondering if the status "waived" represents that?

 

[juicydent]

Did anyone else get the email this morning that they are still working on application decisions?

 

[dynamo72]

Did anyone else get the email this morning that they are still working on application decisions?

Yep, I did too.

 

[ghibli786]

Did anyone else get the email this morning that they are still working on application decisions?

I did not get this email, what did it say if you don't mind sharing?

 

[dynamo72]

I did not get this email, what did it say if you don't mind sharing?

“This email is to let you know that your application is still with the College of Dental Medicine Admissions Committee.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is difficult to predict how long it may take for the Admissions Committee to consider and reach a decision on any given application. We will certainly notify you when there is any change in your application status. You can also monitor the status of your application at any time by logging into your Application Status Page.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have questions. Thank you for your patience and interest in WesternU’s College of Dental Medicine!”

 

[christacoo]

Interview #3
Notification date: 08/18
Method of notification: Email
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 06/26
Application complete date: 07/03
GPA (science, overall): Science: 3.35, Overall: 3.52
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 21/19/20/30/No
Method of interview: In-person, 9/15

 

[dentalmicrobio]

Interview #2
Notification date: 8/18
Method of notification: Email
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 7/11
Application complete date: 7/28
GPA (science, overall): sGPA: 3.73; Overall: 3.8
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 25 AA, 24 TS, 23 PAT, 24 RC, No
Method of interview: In person

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Good luck

 

[0llnl]

Has anyone completed their interview already? How was it?

 

[teethteethmeep]

Has anyone received an interview invite after the initial interview posts?

 

[jangodebt]

Interview #2
Notification date: 9/29
Method of notification: Email
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 8/1
Application complete date: 8/8
GPA (science, overall): sGPA: 3.9 Overall: 3.94
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 23 AA, 20TS, 20PAT, 30 RC, No
Method of interview: In-person 10/13

 

[thenexttoothfairy]

Interview #4
Notification date: 10/2
Method of notification: Phone call
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/29
Application complete date: 7/13
GPA (science, overall): sGPA: 3.80; Overall: 3.82
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 23 AA/22 TS/24 PAT/22 RC/None under 17
Method of interview: In Person

 

[airin33]

When is your interview date?

 

[amu.98]

Interview #4
Notification date: 10/2
Method of notification: Phone call
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/29
Application complete date: 7/13
GPA (science, overall): sGPA: 3.80; Overall: 3.82
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 23 AA/22 TS/24 PAT/22 RC/None under 17
Method of interview: In Person

Damn do schools actually let you know by phone calls?

 

[amu.98]

Interview #7

Notification date: 09/29

Method of notification: Email

Residency: OOS

AADSAS mail-out date: 07/8

GPA (science, overall): ~3.47, 3.47

DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below 17): 21 AA, 20 TS, 19 PAT, 23 RC, no sections below 17

Interview date: 10/06

Method of interview: In person

 

[macsak]

Damn do schools actually let you know by phone calls?

only a few schools do...

 

[thenexttoothfairy]

only a few schools do...

Damn do schools actually let you know by phone calls?

Yeah I was shocked!
UoP did it by phone as well

 

[amu.98]

Interview #3
Notification date: 08/18
Method of notification: Email
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 06/26
Application complete date: 07/03
GPA (science, overall): Science: 3.35, Overall: 3.52
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 21/19/20/30/No
Method of interview: In-person, 9/15

How long did your interview go till?

 

[christacoo]

How long did your interview go till?

The day started at 7:30am and ended at 1:30pm. The interview portion was only 30 minutes.

 

[blcj777]

The day started at 7:30am and ended at 1:30pm. The interview portion was only 30 minutes.

Was there a written exam?

 

[dentdkrm76]

Interview #6
Notification date: 10/07
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/10/23
Application complete date: 6/29/23 (I was waiting on letters of rec, but I was verified 6/13)
GPA (science, overall): Science 3.71, Overall 3.70
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/any section below a 17): 22/23/19/none
Method of interview: In person

 

[macsak]

Interview #6
Notification date: 10/07
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/10/23
Application complete date: 6/29/23 (I was waiting on letters of rec, but I was verified 6/13)
GPA (science, overall): Science 3.71, Overall 3.70
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/any section below a 17): 22/23/19/none
Method of interview: In person

are you going to do the interview?

 

[amu.98]

Was there a written exam?

They updated the schedule

 

[futuredentist420]

Yeah I was shocked!
UoP did it by phone as well

What happens if you miss the phone call? Do they email?

 

[amu.98]

What happens if you miss the phone call? Do they email?

I only saw an email for my interview, but ya they told us at our interview day that even for acceptances - they call, but they will also still email.

 

[thenexttoothfairy]

What happens if you miss the phone call? Do they email?

I would assume they would send the email, I got an email after the call.

 

[toothdiariesofctn]

Anyone else still waiting for an interview for WesternU? I applied July 28th. Lower ish undergrad stats but completed a formal post bacc with an upward trend, currently in a master in medical sciences ... other areas of application pretty solid.

 

[airin33]

Anyone else still waiting for an interview for WesternU? I applied July 28th. Lower ish undergrad stats but completed a formal post bacc with an upward trend, currently in a master in medical sciences ... other areas of application pretty solid.

Same here, applied early June. Still waiting

 

[toothdiariesofctn]

Same here, applied early June. Still waiting

Hoping we hear some good news and get an interview invite soon !! Are you from CA?

 

[airin33]

Hoping we hear some good news and get an interview invite soon !! Are you from CA?

Fingers crossed...I went to their open house and most of the student panels got interviews in February... so im thinking it could be a marathon for us.. 😢
yea i live like 5 mins from Western

 

[toothdiariesofctn]

Fingers crossed...I went to their open house and most of the student panels got interviews in February... so im thinking it could be a marathon for us.. 😢
yea i live like 5 mins from Western

May I DM you?

 

[sluvdent99]

when i log in on my applicant portal through their website, i dont see any updates. Is there a certain tab im supposed to click?

 

[francisco_1997]

I received an email saying that my application was still with the admissions committee due to a high amount of applicant’s. Anyone else get the same email?

 

[thenexttoothfairy]

I received an email saying that my application was still with the admissions committee due to a high amount of applicant’s. Anyone else get the same email?

I got it like a week before my II

 

[DatDoc2]

Does anyone know what the chances of acceptances are after interview? I cant seem to find any information on this, is westernU a interview to accept type of school?

 

[Ryxndek]

Does anyone know what the chances of acceptances are after interview? I cant seem to find any information on this, is westernU a interview to accept type of school?

Last year's thread: WesternU College of Dental Medicine Class of 2027 Interview/Acceptance Thread

Link to interview prep: Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine Interview Feedback
----> Be sure to give feedback on your interview to help future applicants!

Link to school website: WesternU College of Dental Medicine: A Full-scope Dental Institution

Class of 2024 (ADEA Guide) General Stats: Overall GPA: 3.24 Science GPA: 3.09 DAT: 19.7AA, 19.5TS, 19.4PAT Applied: 2,855 OOS: 1,726 Applied, 118 Interviewed, 90 Accepted IS: 985 Applied, 147 Interviewed, 114 Accepted International: 144 Applied, 9 Interviewed, 6 Accepted # Enrolled: 70

Class of 2026 (ADEA Guide) General Stats: Overall GPA: 3.35 Science GPA: 3.26 DAT: 20.3AA, 19.8TS, 20.5PAT Applied: 2,561 OOS: 1,462 Applied, 62 Accepted IS: 965 Applied, 68 Accepted International: 134 Applied, 2 Accepted # Enrolled: 67

Good luck everyone!

All the info is right here for you. Should give you a general idea of how many they interview/accept!

And yes, schools interview to accept.

 

[macsak]

Does anyone know what the chances of acceptances are after interview? I cant seem to find any information on this, is westernU a interview to accept type of school?

there are very few interview to accept schools...

 

[FutureDentist1998]

there are very few interview to accept schools...

I believe Tufts interviews to accept!

 

[DocDocTooth]

there are very few interview to accept schools...

Maybe ucla too?

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[toothdiariesofctn]

Anyone else got an invite to interview yet? I'm losing hope!

 

[sluvdent99]

Anyone else got an invite to interview yet? I'm losing hope!

nope. i got an email yesterday my application is still being reviewed by the committee and that they have a high volume of applicants

 

[NerddNeckk]

Anyone get an invite recently who applied mid July? Got an email yesterday saying my app is still with the committee (3rd time lol).

 

[airin33]

Same here got my 5th one yesterday lol applied in June

 

[dentdkrm76]

Hi guys! I had my interview at Western today and I wanted to let you guys know that they told us that our group will be the last ones interviewed before decision day. Hopefully you guys who are still waiting for an invite will get one after December! Good luck!

 

[Jacobdentist]

any good news?

 

[Smileartist77]

Got the acceptance call at 10:24 AM EST!!!!

 

[Jacobdentist]

Got the acceptance call at 10:24 AM EST!!!!

Did your status change in AADSAS portal?

 

[DatDoc2]

Congrats =), what letter does your first name start with?

 

[Smileartist77]

Did your status change in AADSAS portal?

no, not yet!