Hello Grace! I felt the same way, but I trust it will be worth it in the end! I fund mine with a government student loan/grant, a private bank loan, and with the help of my parents, who I’m ever grateful for. Hope this helped!

@@danielmah6786 yes very helpful thanks

Gee, thanks! I'll take that as a compliment! Made my day.

Hi Jaeheon, so sorry for getting back to you so late! In my first year, I chose the one with the most meal plans/least flex dollars, but I ended up with extra at the end of the year. For my third year, I moved to the middle option for a bit more flex and the perfect number of meal plans. If you are living in the dorms, I think this is the one you should choose.

Hi Josh, I only just realized I hadn’t responded! With regards to extracurriculars, get involved in something that you’re passionate in, healthcare related. It doesn’t matter too much whether it’s related to dentistry. It’s more about reflecting on the experience; what did you learn from it and how did it impact your character? Shadowing is a given, and research is not required but it is appreciated. Regarding sciences, definitely self study. Find a framework to go off that is representative of what you will be learning (eg. textbook that sunbaes recommended), and when you’re studying it and don’t fully understand, refer to other resources like pubmed or sciencedirect. Studying in the summer is a good idea! If you have more specific questions, please ask me here or better, my instagram @darthmah!

@@danielmah6786 Thank you so much for the reply. I really appreciate it! I hope you are doing well.

I have another vid on that breaking down my dat and gpa. Quick recap: 22 dat 3.91 gpa. I appreciate you commenting!

I appreciate that Carla!!

To clarify the question a bit more, my understanding about the 7 year dental program is that if you keep up with the university's standards during 3 years of undergraduate, a seat of UDM dental school is guaranteed for you. Is this the same for international students as well?

@@JaeheonBang Hi Jaeheon, thank you for taking the time to comment! That’s correct: a spot is not guaranteed. Assuming you fulfill all the requirements, all you are guaranteed is an interview. Therefore, the only reason to go to UDM is for 3 year undergrad, a few dental courses which will prepare you for dental school, and how easy it is to get a scholarship.

Yooo ur so fast! It's not even finished processing in HD yet lmao! Thanks Philo! Hope all is well, and let's catch up soon!

Ahaha I'll take that as a compliment!

Is it the glasses? 🤣

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

Hey, I'm sorry I never did upload it. By the time I got around to it, there were already vids out there that I felt did a better job than I could've at explaining.

Hi Dave thanks for taking the time to comment on my video! I had a 3.91 GPA as of applying. Sorry I didn't see this earlier!

Thanks 😊

also did u complete any tests before applying? How long is the dds program? is it considered a bachelors degree?

Hi @Lala Lala, you would be in a different situation since you are applying from high school. You would have to apply to NYU's 7-year dent program (3 yrs undergrad + 4 yrs dental school). Since I applied straight from undergrad, I have 4 yrs of dent school, which ends with a DDS degree (doctor of dental surgery, not a bachelor's).

@@LalaLala-jw8gd To clarify, the DDS degree is a graduate level degree, unlike a bachelor's which is undergraduate typically. I had to take the Dental Admissions Test (dat) before applying. This is usually done in the summer after third year of undergrad, but since I only had a 3 yr undergrad I took it in the summer after my second yr. I'm not too knowledgeable about NYU's 7-yr program, but plz start your research from there. Hope this helps!

@@LalaLala-jw8gd Also, since you will be applying from high school, just make sure to have a good sat/act score, good gpa (AP courses help with this), and good (consistent) extracurriculars. Be able to explain everything in your application. I think most ppl in high school apply in the summer or fall of their senior year (it's been so long I can't recall exactly so don't quote me on it). Should be good to go otherwise!

Yep I'm Canadian!

@@danielmah6786 The odds were definitely not in your favor then. Getting in as an international student is much more of a challenge. You must be outstanding for getting into two schools! Congrats!

@@dr.apollo4226 I appreciate your kind words!

Aww thank you Bibi! U just made my day! And hopefully my tips help!