Wishing. Hoping. Praying.

Still waiting for that stamp of approval...
For that precious welcome notice...
To proceed...

Disappointed

No acceptances on December 3rd. I was too hopeful and thus equally disappointed in myself. I don't know what to say or exactly what to do. I have been thinking about it a lot this past week, but I don't want to spend the time writing about it when I should actually be DOING. So here I go...

One Month Away...

November 3rd marks one official month until December 3rd. Many hopeful applicants will get acceptance letters, denial letters, and wait-list letters. Time continues to pass, and many of us wonder if we secured ourselves a spot in a dental school, somewhere. It's a scary thought -- December 3rd will determine our path for the next four years or send us on a new path. Regardless, all of us will have to make tough decisions, whether it is deciding which school to go to or whether this is all worth another try...

Too many emotions, I'm not sure what to think of it. I'm glad it's getting closer, but scared at the same time...

December 3rd.

59 days. 

Just short of two months and many hopeful applicants will get acceptance letters, denial letters, and wait-list letters. Time continues to pass, and many of us wonder if we secured ourselves a spot in a dental school, somewhere. It's a scary thought -- December 3rd could either determine our path for the next four years or send us on a new path. Regardless, all of us will have to make tough decisions, whether it is deciding which school to go to or whether this is all worth another try...

University Y Interview Invite!

God answered my wish, and surprised me with a better answer than I had hoped for. I know I am not stellar and asked for just one more interview, I had a school in mind, but he proceeded to give me an opportunity at one of my top choices! God works wonders!

I was invited after Labor Day, but in the midst of all my craziness working at two dental offices, I forgot that I even had a blog to post on!

I have a feeling this interview will be a bit tougher, but hopefully I will be able to persevere and show the adcom that I am passionate about dentistry.

P.S. I visited the dentist today and no cavities.....Yay!

Interview at University X

So I had one interview and have fallen in love with University X. It's close enough to home yet, far enough to focus and experience school for the first time. The only problem is getting accepted. I can't tell if the interview went well or not, it's definitely hard to tell with these people who interview and select people for a living. Basically 100 days until December 1st!

At the same time, I also got a "no interview" e-mail from another school this week. Which, in turn, I am guessing means that I am rejected. This has me panicked. I am crossing my fingers and praying that I hear back from at least one more school. I know I'm being a bit greedy, but I don't know what else I'm going to do if I'm off for another year...

BEST WEEKEND EVER.

I spent the weekend at our state's Mission of Mercy. Let me tell you that it was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life. Not only did I get to complete my first ever road trip alone, but I met the best people, served my community, and experienced so many new things. Since I am still recovering from the weekend, I will bullet point my highlights:

• The D4 student who I met as we were both trying to find the concert that was free for all volunteers to attend. I am SO GRATEFUL to him for so many reasons. For being open and honest with his experiences, trying to introduce me to his classmates, professors, and anyone else he knew. I can't thank him enough for his efforts and his encouragements, which is why he comes first in this post. Thank you soon-to-be-Dr.G.S.!
• Drs. P.W. and P.S. for inviting me to dinner when I was basically went down to dinner with no one to eat with. For opening up to me and sharing their time with me. For opening their hearts to me and even saying hi whenever they say me throughout the second day of our activities.
• Thank you to the other D4 students, who I met through D4 G.S, for all being so kind and honest with their experiences. 
• To all the dentists that I worked with over the course of two days. Drs. S.H., R.P., and T.L. 

It was an EXCITING experience to be apart of. I was hesitant to go down by myself, but it ended up being one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. Even with all the obstacles I went through to get down there. I'm already excited for next year!