Asking a Dental School Dean Of Admissions Questions From Pre-Dents!

[@Des_Armoni]

Whats so fire about this is you sitting next to Kasberg and he's talking about what makes a great student and what would make you stand out and you actually did all of those things! too cool. Proud man! He respects you. And so do we.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Appreciate that bro! 🙌🏾 Dope comment

[@sohyoungdennis8720]

This is one of the best videos on dental school admission process I've ever encountered! I truly appreciate your time and effort and the valuable information.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Wow thank you, I appreciate the comment!!

[@jennyih]

I talked with Dr. Kasberg about 3 weeks ago and he made me feel so much better. MY GPA is not the best right now and he was understanding but REALISTIC. I'm happy that I got the chance to talk to him.

[@jennyih]

​@@PURCHNIKI Hi! I did not contact him myself. I am in the pre-dental club at my university and they arranged for us the chance to speak with him 1 to 1. I believe his email should be in the website of the dental school he works at!

[@n.c.8582]

Just a few hours ago I was feeling incredibly discouraged about this process which I've been on for some time now. Navigating this journey as a non-traditional student who switched career to pursue dentistry can be very intimidating and confusing. Thank you so very much for taking the time to make this video, which I have to say came to me at the perfect time! Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

You are welcome! Wishing you the best

[@JoannBasilio]

This is GOLD, Eli. Thank you for putting your time and energy into sharing valuable information with all of us predents!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped and I appreciate you taking the time to watch 😊

[@SnoMotion-qk6mo]

Dr. Kasberg was excellent in this interview. I hope that he continues to educate us on your channel and share his knowledge.

[@Noahwalker-f3i]

This video truly impacted me, can’t thank you enough

[@madisonnicole4756]

Amazing video, So grateful that you took the time out to make this video. Dr.Kasberg is dropping gems!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Thank you for watching!!! I'm glad it helped, Dr. Kasberg was definitely dropping gems!

[@83HURSTROCKET]

This guy gets it! He said the DAT doesn’t mean jack! Someone could have gotten mommy and daddy money to pay a large amount for study material that gave them an advantage. He says the GPA is more valuable because it shows a record of your studies in longitudinal. Various exams, timelines, etc is way more valuable than ONE test. This is the reason why there are currently about 7 schools that doesn’t require the DAT and reason on why many more will follow

[@nataliefigueroa8893]

That’s amazing that you were able to interview the dean of admissions at your school! As a pre-dental student, it’s awesome to hear advice from someone on the inside. Thanks so much, and keep up the great work!!!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Of course! I appreciate the comment, thank you for watching

[@kelliciaaa]

Great content! Im applying to dental school in 2026.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Thank you! Good luck!!! Share with your pre-dental friends!

[@mallikarjunb6143]

One of the best Q&A session about Dental education in USA. Thank you very much.

[@bonkam61]

This video is really helpful for applicants who want to become a dentist.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

thanks!

[@jorymaloney4025]

I thank you for posting this interview, beneficial isn't the word! I'll take very seriously this information, I feel better prepared going forward for having tuned in. Thank you again!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching!!! I'm glad it helped 😊

[@Des_Armoni]

This is so fire bruh! Thanks a ton! U went above and beyond. Thanks fr

[@StudentDoctorEli]

I'm glad I could help!

[@xShields13]

Wow, thank you for this video. I wish I could have had this resource when I applied to school.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

🙌🏾

[@KJ-3110]

This was a great video. Thank you and Dr. Kasberg for the information and advice.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

[@Lil.aaron33]

Good video thank you! Ima definitely pickup my grades in bio and chemistry

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Good luck!!

[@luhan961]

Thank you for asking all of the questions! I applied after junior year and didn’t get it. The Dean’s answers made me look at my application objectively.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

You're welcome!

[@lifeofabreana5634]

Thank you!! I needed this video, I am currently a pre- dental student!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! I'm glad it helped

[@atran901]

Thank you Eli for this! I watched the entire video- I hope to apply here this cycle after I take my DAT this August :)

[@StudentDoctorEli]

All the best!

[@arianavera7571]

Very helpful. I am an international dentist, and there were many important tips. Thank you for sharing.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colbydion9542]

This was great and affirmed that I am on the right track!

[@KhadiBello]

You’re a blessing. Thank you Eli!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Aww thank you so much!

[@LazyLioness]

this video was AWE to the SOME. Thank you!!!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ellacristal9125]

This is the best video ever. So beyond nervous for whats to come in this cycle, but this video put so much of it to ease! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@ricardoalfaa6781]

Great video! Can you make one for the ones applying for residency programs please? Before the cycle opens on PASS on May 8th❤️

[@Noahwalker-f3i]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Of course!

[@prestonblumhagen8626]

Very informative interview this was great. I'm a sophomore in undergrad with a less impressive gpa and resume ready to turn things around to set myself up for dental or medical school admissions. Thank you for putting this video out.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

I'm glad it helped!

[@pauls2cents448]

Phenomenal video Eli, really grateful to have opportunity to learn from the Dean. Thank you again for this KZbin channel, helping all the pre dental students with all this information to get into our dream schools.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Thank you, I appreciate it! It is my pleasure, I'm glad it is reaching the people that need it. Wishing you the best!!

[@poojitayadavalli8223]

This is extremely helpful, can you do a similar one for advanced standing program applicants? I am an international dentist, a video like this would greatly help me learn and better my profile.

[@MAmmar-ec5me]

Thank you so much! Your efforts greatly impacted my process!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

You're very welcome!

[@lucasgarcia5043]

Thank you! I really needed this perspective and the honesty. All love 🫶🏽

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephen6127]

What an amazing interview. Thank you!

[@nancy7104]

Appreciate this so much, thank you both!

[@joeyjones-fp3si]

Much love brother I’m applying this cycle and take the DAT early May. I’ma overly ambitious dental assistant in the Navy, and I collect 3rds after we ext them in OS and soak them in NaClO. I set em up in stone and practice my different preps with amalgams and resin material. I’ve dropped into a few canals when I’m in Endo, but I’m on a Perio-Pros rotation. Would love to chat and get some pointers from you in the schools I’m applying to. Keep up the solid work, and I’ll see you again 💪🏾

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Hey Joey, what's up! Not a bad idea to collect teeth, most dental schools ask you to collect some for your endodontics pre-clinical courses anyway. I would collect more than 3rds if possible! The more extra teeth you have, the more your classmates will love you haha. If you're looking to chat, send an e-mail over to studentdreli @ gmail.com ! Thanks for the comment!

[@josephineamaechi6154]

Nobody is talking about how good looking he is😢 Loved the video❤

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Lol thank you!

[@brittanyroyes7091]

This is so helpful! Thank you

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cindyguerra3116]

Thank you for this! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@StudentDoctorEli]

You're welcome!

[@dollyd.m.d.5012]

Amazing video idea, this is going to help SOOOOO many people!!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Thank you!!

[@LifeofLT24]

Thank you so much for this Eli !

[@StudentDoctorEli]

No problem 😊

[@jameskabongo676]

As always very valuable content! Thank you Eli

[@StudentDoctorEli]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@ChrisMendes96]

this video was super helpful thank you !

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@83HURSTROCKET]

Love the content. This is GOLD

[@StudentDoctorEli]

thanks!

[@chiedozieobi7316]

Seeing the progression of your videos is tough! Just wish you were doing this for law students 😂

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Lol! Appreciate you my boy!

[@KarenFleming21]

Thank you! This was very helpful. I took a lot of notes! Planning to apply in 2026.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ikenwachukwu8378]

Amazing video must watch video if you are a predent

[@StudentDoctorEli]

🙏🏿 thank you

[@baifanzhou3516]

If we do extra volunteering after submitting the application, how can we let the schools know that we’re still doing community service? Thank you for this video!!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

E-mail, e-mail, e-mail! Especially if it is something significant

[@Azd57572]

So I studied my butt off for a good DAT score only for the anthropologist to say my daddy probably paid for a prep service that predicted all the questions that were going to be on my test…nice👍🏼

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Lol umm.. what😂

[@chrishines167]

2 Goats in 1 room 🔥🔥🔥🤝🏾

[@StudentDoctorEli]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sebastianmarmorato]

thank you!

[@endey1999]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@StudentDoctorEli]

You're welcome!

[@yvonenguyen5366]

Great job !!!

[@elisasaldivar8564]

Hi! Very informative. Dr. Kasberg mentioned to enroll in a “pre professional masters program” for those have weak GPA. Does he also recommend a masters in biology? I am about to start my second semester in masters degree in biology, but it’s not “pre professional”.

[@StudentDoctorEli]

I'd recommend e-mailing Dr. Kasberg this question

[@scarletsweets4115]

Currently a freshman in college and I’m majoring in marketing but I really want to go to dental school 😅

[@StudentDoctorEli]

it's possible!

[@alfabri8431]

I am 23 years old starting over as a first year at Arizona State University. I am hoping to get into Midwestern or ATSU so I can stay in Arizona. What tips do you have for someone in my position in hopefully securing admission to one of these schools? Thank you! :)

[@Lil.aaron33]

I’d say study bio and take science and chemistry slowly. I’m in same position and right now have c’s in both chem and biology because course is so fast paced.

[@alfabri8431]

@@Lil.aaron33 Are you also attending ASU? I'm doing it online and I agree that they feel very fast-paced considering each course is 7.5 weeks long.

[@imran2999]

Should I be worried if im a psychology major and i dont minor in biology? my university doesnt have an anatomy class that dental schools accept and im wondering if i can have just the pre requisite science classes done with a strong application (Besides not having done extra upper division biology classes)

[@imran2999]

Update: adding cell biology and physiology to get a minor in biology Gonna have a summer semester with orgo 2 and cell biology hopefully it goes well

[@martatonkin5675]

Very very helpful!!!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

thank you!!

[@divinetruths345]

This was huge doc eli. The stuff on these online forums are straight up toxic and not a reflection of reality. There’s some good info, but most of it is just doom and gloom. I honestly don’t know where I’ll be as a pre dent without you man, I appreciate you big time! I have a quick question doc, so right I’m shadowing dental offices around my area and sometimes it can be a little awkward shadowing, do you have any advice on that?

[@StudentDoctorEli]

I appreciate it for sure! Means a lot, truly. My advice for your shadowing situation is to ask questions. Get to know the docs better and gives you a chance to find something you can relate on. Also will help you learn, fill the awkward silence, etc. When I'm shadowing post-doc at school, some easy ways I like to break the ice is asking where the resident went to dental school, why they chose that specialty, or just general questions about whatever procedure I just watched. Hope this helps!

[@karaglenn7308]

The video is really a big help!! #Cheatcode lol

[@isaiah2957]

Great video

[@StudentDoctorEli]

thank you!

[@jvdshow]

Goated!!! What a flex

[@StudentDoctorEli]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@appetizerssushi7121]

🔥

[@ummmyea9054]

🐐🐐

[@StudentDoctorEli]

🙌🏾

[@luci682]

Hes absolutely tweaking, im going to cc and getting my BS in Dental hygiene, ive worked everywhere in dentistry, Lab tech, Ill be assisting soon, and Hygiene when i grad, im not wasting a shit ton of money to goto a University.

[@dancemt1573]

This is so big. Him being here speaks to how highly he thinks of you. I’m so proud and happy for you.😊

[@StudentDoctorEli]

Thank you!!

[@Noahwalker-f3i]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!

[@StudentDoctorEli]

I'm glad it helped