Robert Zhou

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@user-mk7df1xo8o 12 күн бұрын

Thank God you made it thus far!

@user-mk7df1xo8o 12 күн бұрын

Three years of your life got you to where you are.

@Anthonys-sg4gl Ай бұрын

I finally passed my DAT exam after all the stress.I thank God for the great opportunity and my tutor Thomas 🎊🎊🎉🎉 All my prayers to those struggling to pass through DAT cause it hasn't been easy.I hope y'all make it some day too Amen🙏

@DorothyDorothy-tf6qy Ай бұрын

I failed 3 times, i lost money to reviews that never helped but the major thing is that I've not lost hope

@BenitaBenita-ef6rh Ай бұрын

i'm sorry for your plight my friend but i was once in your shoes before i was recommended to Mr Thomas and thats how i passed DAT

@DorothyDorothy-tf6qy Ай бұрын

I had interest in working with him but I was discouraged by my friends out of ignorance 😔

@PaulPual-gu1pq Ай бұрын

I have a cousin who never studied much,we studied together but she gives most of her time to her phone than studies after writing the DAT test she passed and I failed😣, I asked her how she did it, just found out she got her help from Mr Thomas ..

@BenitaBenita-ef6rh Ай бұрын

Sometimes hard work doesn’t pay you have to back it up with smartness🤓, I think your cousin understood that perfectly

@GorgeousGorgeous-kr3wj Ай бұрын

@ValentineValentine-ng6fx Ай бұрын

I failed 3 times, i lost money to reviews that never helped but the major thing is that I've not lost hope

@SimoySimon Ай бұрын

i'm sorry for your plight my friend but i was once in your shoes before i was recommended to Mr Thomas and thats how i passed DAT

@ValentineValentine-ng6fx Ай бұрын

I had interest in working with him but I was discouraged by my friends out of ignorance 😔

@AngelaAngela-re8dc Ай бұрын

@SimoySimon Ай бұрын

Sometimes hard work doesn’t pay you have to back it up with smartness🤓, I think your cousin understood that perfectly

@user-mz3fc5wj7v 4 ай бұрын

Why did you need another postbac program even after taking uc berkeley extension courses?

@appealingalex3825 5 ай бұрын

Congrats! Perseverance is a great trait to have.

@Thoughtlesamaira 6 ай бұрын

Doc you are amazing 🤩you will be an amazing artist plus dentist

@nafas5674 7 ай бұрын

Does Biology is a good undergraduate for dental school?

@Des_Armoni 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Honbuns 9 ай бұрын

Hello! Im not sure if you will see this but what undergrad college did you have? Additionally do you have any tips or advice for high schoolers interested in dentistry?

@erikak8187 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been to Cornell. A couple generations

@mu7336 11 ай бұрын

Hi Robert! I'm a transfer student as well, I'll be starting at UCLA in the fall. When you said you prioritized your college experience more than your academics, are you referring to things like extracurriculars or parties/friends? I plan on being involved in a handful of extracurriculars like I was in CC but I'm sure things are a bit different at a 4 year uni. Also, I'm a rising junior, when do you recommend for me to take the DAT if I plan on applying to schools in June of 2024? I'm a first gen college student and first in my family to pursue anything in healthcare so it's a pretty daunting process.

@kowsarzannat3896 Жыл бұрын

R u Doing BDS ??

@nonellechin9412 Жыл бұрын

Wow ‼️ UOP is a great school 🤍

@andrew-isac Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert for sharing , it is inspiring i actually also had temple and upenn and pacific , i want to ask you a question , i checked the tuition it is about 100K MORE to go to pacific + interest, i m interested in pacific same as you did but do you think it is worth 100 K more in debt or more? I d like to know your opinion Just to mention i m an internationally trained dentist so both programs for me d be 2 years only in either school, so i wont benefit from the shorter program in my case , so do you think the extra tuition is a good idea in my case of o want pacific v Also another question Robert, since program of pacific is 3 year, is the 3rd year only rotations and clinic as i assume is the case in temple last year )& no academic and written exams , or due to 3 year program in pacific we take lectures and exam in final year ? Please advice Thank you very much robert

@hey-ef9is Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm thinking of applying to post bacc or dental schools. I ahve some questions after watching you videos: Is it possible to apply for dental schools and post bacc at the same time? I was wondering if I can apply to both type of programs to ultimately get into dental schools. Also, do you need to retake DAT when you finish post bacc program? Are there any programs that does not require dat scores when you're applying for dental schools after post bacc?

@alieabutt492 Жыл бұрын

Any Canadians in your program?

@golfertex Жыл бұрын

Like I say in my jeremiad, dental school didactic is easy, you just have to memorize the crap out of everything. Dental lab & clinical are very difficult, because grading is extremely subjective. Don’t shadow a dentist, she has already “made it.” Shadow a dental student.

@golfertex Жыл бұрын

Here is what happened to me. I wish I had been rejected, then I would not have wasted 7 years of my life. docs.google.com/file/d/1xtTabOJBFYvT1xgl6exeoQdfucTzzDB4/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword

@cynthiamartinez6583 Жыл бұрын

This is like saying high school rejected you

@myshellv5590 Жыл бұрын

Ahh your story made me tear up ! Thank you for sharing your story 🥺❤️ It helps people see that with resilience anything is possible!

@grantjohnson1908 Жыл бұрын

What should you do if your school has no committee letter?

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

Hey Grant! I would look on AADSAS to ensure you meet the requirements of each school- or the schools you wish to apply to. Usually they require at least 2 science professors, and a dentist that you have shadowed/worked with. You can opt out to submit individual letters even if your school offered a committee letter, however, I believe dental school prefer you to use a committee letter if your college offers it!

@cair4742 Жыл бұрын

I sent you a question on IG. Also, are you an out of state student?

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

Hey Cai! Thank you for sending me the question, I will respond shortly! I am not a out of state student. But regardless UOP is a private dental school.

@MonicaSmith678 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I saw you did a masters at Temple University to improve your application. Can you tell us which masters program you did at Temple? There are alot, and your story is inspiring .

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

I did a post- baccalaureate program, not a masters degree! This is a certicate program specifically aim towards dental students. I am glad you find it helpful :)

@andrewlybbert9527 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience! It contains many great lessons related to pursuing a worthwhile goal. I am a biology professor and always try to remind my students that there are MANY ways to achieve your professional goals, that things likely won’t go exactly how they have planned and that OK! There is learning and experience in the journey! Wishing you all the best with your career!

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! :)

@samittarsingh9397 Жыл бұрын

Congrats! I just want to ask that can you get accepted into this school if you only have associates degree but not bachelor's?

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

Most school will want a bachelors. UOP has a special accelerated track for its undergraduate students who can apply to this school without a bachelors. Unless you are in that accelerated program, it's safer to obtain a bachelors before applying to dental schools!

@KkVenus_ Жыл бұрын

Hey! I’m thinking about going to community then transferring to finish for my masters… do you think biology would be a good thing to go into after doing general science at bmcc ?

@KkVenus_ Жыл бұрын

also would you say being a pediatric dentist is worth it? I’m stuck between Pediatric doctor or dentist… I know it’s a lot of hard work but if it’s worth it I’ll really do my best

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

Hey Khadija, thanks for the comment. I am not sure how to transfer school for a master program, I only transferred for a bachelors degree. If you are applying to U.S schools any degree works as long as you fulfill the program prerequisite science and math classes, and do well in them! As for your other question- I think it really depends on what you like. Peds is a rewarding speciality but you would also need to perform well in dental school -as with any speciality really. I would shadow a couple of pediatric dentist to see if this is what you really want to do!

@TheDedloc Жыл бұрын

Im so screwed... I am never getting in.

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

If this is what you really want to do- you will find a way to make it happen :)

@david_kang3kang807 Жыл бұрын

university of Phoenix dental school?

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry!

@mblackops2 Жыл бұрын

Man, I thought this would encourage me but all it did was get me more nervous lol. I’m in the 4th week of my senior year, I took the DAT two days ago and I totally bombed it, I got a 17 AA and 16 PAT, I was going to apply this cycle but ended up not doing so cuz of the bad DAT lol. I’m gonna retake it in July 2023. You think I have a shot if I get at least a 20 on the DAT? I have a 3.7 GPA, 150 Shadowing and Volunteering hours. I really hope I can get I’m next cycle

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

I think it really depends! while the DAT is a factor many dental schools look, it's not the only factor. I would definitely consider retaking the DAT and aiming for a minimum of 20AA. Since there is an increase in DAT scores over the years, I would say 20AA is now the minimum to be competitive. Great job on your GPA though! that's not easily to achieve!

@nicholaschoi8096 Жыл бұрын

How much do dentists make? What’s the best career to become very rich?

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

This question depends on multiple factors like experience, location, and specialty. Generally speaking, new dentist can make around 125-150k. However, like I said before it varies! While this career is very fulfilling, you are are looking to build wealth, there are plenty of other options you can explore. Dentistry is takes at least 6-8 years of education after high school and the education journey is very costly.

@nicholaschoi8096 Жыл бұрын

@@robertzhouDDS Can you list some other options? Is finance better?

@cair4742 Жыл бұрын

Your paying like 40% of ur income to taxes and like another 40% to student debt for the next 20 years

@henylor2813 Жыл бұрын

wow this is eye opening thank you!

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :)

@excavers1610 2 жыл бұрын

Did you pay out of pocket for the post Bach?

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

Most students pay out of pocket or take out student loans for this program. Since its a graduate program, you would have take out federal grad loans!

@nairababakhanianstudent2704 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, we (my husband) is going through the same thing. For three years he has been trying to get into dental school but due to COVID he was unable to take any DAT tests, his appointment to take the test got canceled twice. When he finally took the DAT in October, it was his first try and received score of 19. sadly he did not get any acceptance letters to any schools. We are trying again this year, we are very scared for the same thing to happen again.... it feels discouraging and makes you stop and think if this is the right career but knowing him this is the only career he loves and is passionate about. we are not sure what to do if we don't get it but this video helps a lot. We are not sure what Committee letter you were speaking about, We have never heard of that. If you can clarify what that is we would be grateful. Again we are on the same path that you have been on, year after year getting rejected and its beginning to look like its faith. we refuse to give up but it is heart breaking to consider the same outcome. if there are any resources or websites you can share with us to help us know better about how the applications for dental schools work, what they are looking for or whatever we would appreciate it!!!

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

Hi Naira thank you for this thoughtful post! I happy to hear that your husband (and you) can relate to this video. The journey to dental school is not an easy thing, that's for sure. But if this is what he really wants I think, in time, it will happen! Sit down to understand what the areas of weakness are in his application and try to bolster them in the best way possible. Sometimes it is best to not apply cycle after cycle unless there are substantial improvements or changes from the previous cycle. A committee letter is a letter from the institution (usually the college or university) that the prospective applicant applies for and is used for the AADSAS application. This letter is different from LOR (letters of recommendations) because it is written in a more neutral tone and impartial. Not all colleges or undergrads offer this committee letter - therefore its not necessary to have this but is highly recommended to use it if your institution does offer it. If you have more questions, feel free to reach me personally and perhaps we can set up a time to discuss how to improve the application process for your spouse! Feel free to reach me via Instagram or email!

@bigtime911 2 жыл бұрын

If you were a dental assist a Hygentist does it help you get into dental school? Good video thanks

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

I think it definitely doesn't hurt to have another unique experience, like being a dental hygienist or even dental assist. However, it is not required to have these experiences unless some schools actually requires a certain amount of shadowing hours!

@novarattu6696 2 жыл бұрын

So I basically need a 3.8ish or better and a high DAT. I barley passed high school. I want nothing more than to go to dental school

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

It depends! I think if you have a 3.5 GPA in your undergrad then you are a strong applicant! 3.8 GPA will surely put you in a spot for more interviews! Having a lower GPA but also higher DAT can also be a great combo that may show dental school admissions that you are able to handle the curriculum

@vitorsilveirafigueiredo4306 2 жыл бұрын

Wow king congrats on not giving up

@robertzhouDDS Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment Vitor!

@joannanana7297 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I recently got accepted to UOP pre-dental advantage program! Do you know anyone from your class who is from that program? Can you talk about their experience of getting into uop dental and experience of that undergrad program? (Uop pre-dental advantage program gives their student guaranteed interview if they maintain certain level of gpa+minimum dat score)

@robertzhouDDS 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cho- we actually have a very substantial amount of UOP pre-dental advantage program students from all 3 different tracks (2+3, 3+3, and 3+4). I believe you have a very strong chance of gaining admission as long as you do meet those requirements for the program and continue to show interest in pursuing your DDS at Dugoni. I am not sure about their experiences during undergrad- but if you would like to be connected to someone from that program I can arrange those connections for you. Please just message me on instagram and we can go from there. Thanks for asking the question!

@samdarugari3792 2 жыл бұрын

hello. I have only just checked out UCLA dental school and they noted that they don't accept transfer students and yet hold pre-dental programs for international students.I'm just wondering and a little confused, are these programs like colleges with 100% admission ? Note: Sorry for raising these type of questions it's just that I've never lived in the US let alone get through a university

@robertzhouDDS 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam- I'm not sure what you mean by "they don't accept transfer students". I know UCLA's undergraduate schools will accept transfer students, UCLA and the UC system is fantastic in taking in transfer students from CC's or other colleges. For their dental school, I wouldn't be surprised. I'd say MOST dental schools don't accept transfer students- people don't usually transfer to another dental school after their second or first year. Even those few schools that do, it is under very unusual circumstances. Now if you are a transfer student from Community College (CC) to a 4-year university, most dental schools will accepts those "transfer students" as long you meet the schools prerequisites. I think Tufts and Boston university dental schools are more particular in accepting transfer students. Pre-dental programs - like summer enrichment programs, post-baccs..etc- almost never guarantee admissions. There are some pre-dental programs that places you in an accelerated track which greatly increases your chances into admission to that particular school if you meet certain requirements -like GPA and DAT scores. Other those programs, nothing is really 100% admissions. Hope this helps!

@samdarugari3792 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertzhouDDS Thanks for your thorough response Robert You clued me in on Premed programs when you mention post-baccalaureate since I thought as much. I know that UCLA takes Biology major transfer (prerequisite). But this is exactly what they say: '' The UCLA School of Dentistry does not accept transfer students. All applicants must be in possession of their dental degree when applying to the program. Students who have not completed their dental degree will need to apply to the 4-year D.D.S. program. " which doesn't make any sense, like why would anyone want to transfer to a UC when they hold a degree :)

@tipuk 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are too funny, love y’all ❤️

@emeksb4823 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you bro?

@emeksb4823 Жыл бұрын

Long time!

@choysum9030 2 жыл бұрын

That's one of those fancy boy schools.

@kvgolfa 2 жыл бұрын

I also did the 3/3/1 haha. Graduating from dental school next month!

@robertzhouDDS 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Best on your life as a DENTIST or specialist!

@parisvo3056 2 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend DAT bootcamp or Boosters? Which one is better?

@robertzhouDDS 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paris - I personally have not used DAT booster, it was a newer educational platform when I was studying for the exam. I do know that DAT bootcamp is pretty reliable and is like one of original digital test prep for the DAT. I would look into both and see which one offers materials that is suitable for your need. Everyone has different learning methods so what works for you may not work for me!

@molouslife536 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great job.

@robertzhouDDS 2 жыл бұрын

Many many thanks :)

@emeksb4823 2 жыл бұрын

Please what are the resources you used to prepare for the DAT?

@robertzhouDDS 2 жыл бұрын

I have mainly used DAT bootcamp and Kaplan, however, that being said I would check out other newer DAT study platforms like DAT booster as well. During the time when I took it, the test was undergoing on changes and the DAT bootcamp was a bit slower on updating the those changes to accurately reflect what is on the exam. I would consider finding a digital platform which you feel comfortable and would offer you the best study aids for you. Just keep in mind what worked for me may not work well for you!

@emeksb4823 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertzhouDDS thank you for your response man!

@jk3029 2 жыл бұрын

god I am so scared to apply to dental schools! I have no experience for shadowing/volunteering/internships/research nothing! idk where and how do I start! my anxiety doesn't let me do anything

@robertzhouDDS 2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry too hard about it! It is definitely a stressful time but I believe that there are multiple ways one can get into a dental school. Start with the foundations! Focus on your academics courses and doing well in school. From there, you might start to pick up a couple extracurricular activities and shadowing in your free time! If you have any more questions - feel free to personally reach out to me via social media!

@amymeg2951 2 жыл бұрын

Would you mind saying how much time you spent on the questionnaire? Did you reply to the email itself? When if yes? What strategy did you use to respond to the questionnaire?

@robertzhouDDS 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Amy! I'd say I spent quite some time working and drafting each response for the questionnaire. I would write a long paragraph and then narrow it down to two- three sentences since I recall there was a small word limit. I didn't want to take long to respond but also did not want to compromise the quality of the questionnaire. Overall, I believe I took 3 days to submit the response. I believe the school sends you a link to submit your responses, it was not through email. I remember drafting my responses through google docs and then uploading to the link they sent me. The strategy I used (depending on the question) was to reach out the dental students at UOP, read more into the school's mission and values, and design experiences that I feel best aligned with the school. One advice I would suggest is to not always try to fit into the schools values, rather see how your values aligns with the schools. This will make you stand out a bit more :)

@amymeg2951 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertzhouDDS great, thank you! I might get back to you with other questions in case I got lucky! If you don't mind of course.

@gabriellej2963 2 жыл бұрын

is calculus needed for dental schools most dental schools dont mention on their website they just say stats

@robertzhouDDS 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gabrielle! It depends on each school, but generally speaking, many schools do require some calculus. Either two-semester worth of calculus or often times I have seen one semester of calculus and either one semester of statistics or calculus II. Hope this answered your questions!

@ErikaCorrea 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! That’s so amazing! My really great friend Tiffany had a similar experience as you. She’s a D1 at UOP so you probably know her.

@robertzhouDDS 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I actually know tiffany! She is in my pod in sim lab haha

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