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

Hey everyone, the video is here! I asked people on Instagram and Reddit, if you had the option, what questions would you ask directly to a Dean of Admissions of a dental school? Luckily for me, our very own GSDM Dean of Admissions, Dr. Robert Kasberg, agreed to answer some questions for all the dental school applicants and pre-dental students out there.

I sent Dr. Kasberg a list of questions in advance and asked him to filter out some, for any reason. If your question wasn’t asked, it may have been filtered out, I’m sorry! If you have additional questions, comment them under the video and I may be able to get a part 2 with Dr. Kasberg!

I know this video is long, but I didn’t want to cut out any information from Dr. Kasberg that someone may find relevant. Feel free to watch this video in 2x speed, but I’ve also included time stamps so you know when a specific question is answered

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0:00 - Video Introduction
3:03 - What are some of the most common mistakes applicants make?
7:32 - How can you make yourself stand out as a community college student?
9:43 - Does majoring in STEM give applicants an advantage over non-STEM majors?
12:26 - Besides a Master’s/Post-Baccalaureate, how can applicants strengthen their application during their gap year?
16:44 - Will applying while missing pre-requisites hinder my application?
18:55 - What is something that makes you look past a poor GPA or DAT?
22:03 - What makes a good personal statement?
23:31 - Does a student’s undergrad institution play a part in their acceptance?
25:16 - Does having a subsection under 18 on the DAT matter if your overall DAT score is good?
27:46 - Can a good DAT score outweigh a poor GPA?
29:07 - How does BU view students that have completed a master’s and performed far better than undergrad?
32:14 - How heavily does admissions weigh aspects like working part-time while in school?
34:36 - How much of a role do interviews play in the admissions process? How does one stand out in an interview?

Important to note: Every school is different. Every Dean of Admissions is slightly different, and some hold different ideals and values. Dr. Kasberg was not yet the Dean of Admissions at BU GSDM when I was admitted, so it is possible that the previous Dean of Admissions allowed my high DAT to overlook a GPA on the lower end of the range. All of this info just so you can keep in mind that nothing said is law.

If you're new to the channel, my name is Eli and I am a 3rd year dental student at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. I attended the University of Maryland, College Park for undergrad, and I did a post-bacc program at George Mason and Georgetown Universities, called G Squared.

On my channel I vlog my dental school journey as well as make videos for pre-dental students who want advice on getting into dental school. I didn't have the easiest journey to dental school, and a unique story, as I was interested in medical school for 2 years after graduating before switching to dental. Follow along my journey as a dental student and after I graduate, I want the channel to be a way for young Black men and women to see someone that looks like them working in the healthcare field. Also, share the channel with anyone you think may find it interesting! I appreciate all the support and really want to get my Youtube out there.

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