60. My Classmate was Ready to Retake the DAT before Getting Accepted
Just a message or hope and encouragement to those still waiting to get into dental school
Mar 04, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Reed.Dentistry Predental Podcast
Jordan Lundquist
Welcome to the Reed.Dentistry Predental Podcast! I am your host, Jordan Lundquist. Here, I take you on my personal journey into the world of applying and being accepted into dental school. Join me for the ride as I offer my own personal insights that will help you become a dentist. So, if you’re interested in pursuing a career in dentistry or have already started the process of applying to school, you have come to the right place! Believe in yourself and believe in God. With those two things in mind, you can do anything!
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59. Accepted or Not (Yet) Accepted: What to Expect
In this episode, I give some advice as to what to expect if you have or haven’t yet been accepted to dental school.
Feb 05, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 59
58. First Semester of Dental School and Words of Encouragement to Pre-Dental Students
I talk a little about my first semester of dental school and how my faith in Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father helped me in the hard moments. I also offer words of encouragement to those still waiting to get into dental school.
Dec 12, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 58
57. Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way Into Dental School/ First Week at Pitt
In this episode, I talk about how if you want to get into dental school bad enough, you will find a way. I also talk a little about my experience starting dental school online as well as the importance of building community.
Aug 27, 2020•10 min•Season 57Ep. 2
56. Bad DAT Score? Don’t Give Up: Here are Some Things You Can Do
In this episode I give advice to pre-dental students who are disappointed about their DAT score.
Aug 18, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 56
55. Don’t Rush: Apply to Dental School When Ready
In this episode, I share my personal experience as to why I think it’s important to apply to dental school when you’re ready to do so. Rushing through the process could waste more time in the long run!
Aug 10, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 55
54. How to Contact Me With Your Questions
reed.dentistryprededentalpodcast@gmail.com
Jul 24, 2020•4 min•Season 2Ep. 54
53. My Most Important Tip for Dental School Interview Day
In this episode, I go over my top tip for dental school interviews! That tip is to BE SOCIAL!
Jul 22, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 53
52. Dental School Interview Invitations! When Should I Expect to Hear Back!
In this episode, I answer the question of when you can start to expect hearing back on dental school invitations! I share when I received my first invite as well as when the other ones came!
Jul 18, 2020•3 min•Season 2Ep. 52
51. Social Media, Mental Health, and Dental School (Republished)
In this episode I talk about the negative consequences I felt social media was having on my life. I talk about the role it has played in contributing to my anxiety and distracting from what I actually want to accomplish in life both professionally as a dentist and personally. I talk about how I believe refraining/cutting back from social media could improve your chances of getting into dental school.
Jul 14, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Important Message for Listeners and Colleagues
Just wanted to thank all of you for everything and take the time to let you know I’m taking a little break to mentally recover!
Jul 07, 2020•6 min
50. Talking Money: Awareness and Preparedness for Upcoming Costs (Part 2)
This is part 2 of a 3-part series talking about the financial aspects associated with dental school. On Thursday I talked about the cost of tuition/living expenses while at dental school. Today, I will be going over financial awareness and preparedness as it pertains to dental school. I will do this by informing you of the expenses to expect while studying for the DAT and applying to dental school. I will then go into what you can do to prepare for these upcoming costs! Part 3 (which I will rele...
Jun 30, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 50
49. Talking Money: How Expensive is Dental School? (Part 1)
The key to happiness in life is MONEY! Well that’s not true, but at least I got your attention because while Money really isn’t what’s going to bring you happiness, I believe it’s super important that we start becoming more educated on this topic as future dentists. And we should start that conversation today, so that’s why in this episode I’m going to focus on what you need to know about the costs associated with dental school. This is part 1 of a 3-part series in which I will be going over the...
Jun 25, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 49
48. Chidi Okpala Interview (Louisville Dental Student)
I interviewed University of Louisville Dental Student, Chidi Okpala. Chidi is native to Nigeria, but has lived in the United States for 10 years. Although just entering his second year of dental school, he has already made such a positive contribution to dentistry. As a member of the black community, he also represents a small demographic of the entire dental student body. In this interview, I learned so many amazing things about Chidi. First, he is a strong member of the United States Military ...
Jun 23, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 48
47. What to Say to Dental Schools: The Do’s and Do Not’s
Have you ever wondered how to communicate with dental schools? If so, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself “what should I say? Is it possible to say something that is going to help you stand out among the thousands of applicants? Also, is it possible to say the wrong thing? This episode is all about giving you a list of things to say and “not to say” to dental schools. After this episode, I am determined that you will feel more confident in approaching the staff at these schools. INSTAGRAM Instagram.c...
Jun 18, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 47
46. Personalize Your Personal Statement by Answering These 3 Questions!
Should your personal statement be personal? I believe so. In fact, I think the personal statement is THE MOST IMPORTANT aspect of your application. In today’s episode, I am going to help you personalize your personal statement through answering three key questions. In no way does answering these three questions have to dramatically change what you’ve already written. In fact, I’m going to give you an example as to how you can keep what you already have while briefly providing these three answers...
Jun 16, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 46
45. TEN THINGS to Consider Before Submitting Dental School Application
INSTAGRAM http://Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share AVERAGE DAT/GPA BY DENTAL SCHOOL https://www.dat-prep.com/dat-scores-for-dental-schools.html Hey everybody! It’s almost June 16th and that means in just five days you can start submitting your dental school applications. Here is my list of 10 things to consider before doing so! ...
Jun 11, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 45
44. Master’s Degree and Non-Traditional Routes into Dental School with Madai Perez
CONTACT MADAI Instagram.com/madaidental EBOOK (Navigating the Gap Year) https://drive.google.com/file/d/101cKi2hDTUzU17t_qp71c829kUIkDFK2/view?usp=sharing INSTAGRAM Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://docs.google.com/document/d/1plHEfY0GOlL1rLRnR_qjTY3cdZR2sevvui4ept6FaS4/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share What does it me...
Jun 09, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 44
43. GPA Doesn’t Define You!
Instagram Account Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd574LNunC3SnsZ3jTVnmZQ?view_as=subscriber Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share Have you ever found yourself questioning whether your GPA is good enough to get admitted into dental school? Has the high GPA’s or DAT Scores of other dental students left you feeling like you’ll “never be as good or as smart” as those people, and therefore you start to think y...
Jun 04, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 43
42. International Pursuit of Dentistry: Sahba’s Journey from Iran to Penn School of Dental Medicine
In today’s episode, I interview Incoming University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Student, Sahba Mozaffarian. She will share her journey from the perspective of coming all the way from Iran to the United States in her pursuit of dental school. Sahba will share with all of you how both international and native born students to the United States can enhance their resume in being accepted into dental school. Sahba Mozaffarian Instagram.com/lifeofsahba Reed.Dentistry Predental Podcast In...
Jun 02, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 42
41. Three Ways to Fund Dental School
Are you concerned about how you are going to pay for dental school? You’re not alone. Fortunately, in this episode I am going to be going over three of the most popular ways in which you can fund your education. I will list pros and cons of each method. Finally, I’ll leave you with my final thoughts on this subject and remind you to believe in yourself. Don’t let money distract you from the main objectives in life. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-coat-investor-podcast/id1197082547?i=...
May 28, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 41
40. Don’t Give Up on Dental School, REAPPLY! Interview with Shaneese Longboy
Are you worried about being rejected to dental school, or are you reapplying? If so, this episode will be perfect for you! I interviewed @shaneesesmiles and she delivered such helpful content! Shaneese is a dental student at the University of Creighton, but had to reapply to dental school after being denied admission on the first go around. After the initial rejection, Shaneese was resilient and didn’t give up on her dreams of becoming a dentist. Listen to this interview on the Reed.Dentistry Pr...
May 26, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 40
39. Recognizing God’s Hand in the Pre-Health Process
In today’s episode, I explain how I’ve seen the hands of God direct my life and lead me to being accepted into the dental school of my dreams. If he helped me in my desire to become a dentist, he can certainly help you. This episode was heavily inspired by American Personality, Steve Harvey. Steve Harvey Video https://youtu.be/EzOdr3pZ83A Follow this Podcast on Instagram! Instagram.com/reed.dentistry_podcast Where I learn more about God Churchofjesuschrist.org
May 21, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 39
38. DAT Talk, Dental School Interviews, and Overcoming Personal Struggles with Liz Eom
In today’s episode, Incoming Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Liz Eom, joins me to talk about the DAT, Dental School Interviews, and overcoming personal struggles in route to gaining admission into dental school. You won’t want to miss this interview because Liz offers so much valuable insight towards all those striving to get accepted into dental school.
May 19, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 38
37. The Journey into Dental School with Dr. Devan Munk
In today’s episode, Dr. Devan Munk joins me in offering his best advice for students looking to gain admission into dental school. Dr. Munk is a University of Pittsburgh Dental School Alum. He just graduated and will be going to Cleveland for an internship before beginning his 4-year residency in Oral Surgery. As a former Pitt Dental Ambassador, Devan dedicated a lot of time towards helping pre-dental students with their journey into dental school. Among other dental admission topics, Dr. Munk s...
May 14, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 37
36. A Guide to LORs from Dentists
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078244819241433/?ref=share https://www.adea.org/aadsas/ In today’s episode, I share an LOR I received over a year ago from a dentist. I go into more detail about outlining the steps in which you and your dentist need to take in submitting the LOR. You can view this letter by clicking the first link above and requesting to join the Reed.Dentistry Future Dentists page on Facebook. There I have the letter posted. Also click on the second link to begin filling out yo...
May 12, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 36
35. Ten Tips For Filling Out Dental School Application
In today’s episode, you will receive ten of the biggest tips I have when filling out your dental school application. At the end of today’s podcast, you will feel better prepared for applying to dental school through the ADEA AADSAS Application. Costly mistakes on your dental school application could greatly reduce your chances of being accepted to dental school this cycle, so please listen to today’s podcast! 1. Start Filling Out Application May 12th 2. Submit on June 2nd 3. Have LORs Ready to G...
May 07, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 35
34- On Lockdown: How to Approach College Professors About Letters of Recommendation and Staying Updated with ADEA Application
In today’s episode, you will receive tips and advice on how contact your college professors while on lockdown. To begin the episode, you will receive the latest and up-to-date information from the ADEA concerning when and where to submit your application- as well as some costs and fees associated with the application. I will share how I stayed in touch with those who wrote my LOR by reading you a personal email I sent to one of my college professors. Furthermore, I will talk about how I informed...
May 05, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 34
E33. Macy Summer: An Amazing Example of Gaining Admission into Dental School
In today’s episode, I interview Incoming University of New England Dental Student, Macy Summer. Macy has been extremely dedicated towards helping her fellow classmates gain admission into dental school. Macy is more than qualified for this as she was the President of her Pre-Dental Society at William & Mary College. Furthermore, Macy has spent a lot of time studying and performing community service abroad, including in places like Guatemala. In this interview, Macy reveals her experiences du...
Apr 30, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 33
E32. How to Establish Positive Relationships with Dentists and Other Healthcare Professionals
In today’s episode, you will receive tips and advice on how to establish positive relationships with dentists and other healthcare professionals. First, I will touch on the importance of these relationships towards your chances of getting accepted into dental school. After that, I will dive into the issue of the intimidating first steps in approaching dentists. However, I will explain how through Networking you can overcome the anxiety of reaching out towards these professionals. Furthermore, yo...
Apr 28, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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