In today’s show, I start off with a quote by Sheri Dew. Following some very important announcements, I jump straight into the interview with Dr. Lauren Kuhn. Dr. Kuhn is an Endodontist in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Furthermore, she started advising pre-dental students in 2015 and she’s here to talk to us today about “how you can show leadership and stand out while doing it.” Dr. Kuhn is also a contributing author in the book Your Essential Guide to Dental School Admissions. I start the interv...
Apr 23, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In today’s episode, I start off with an inspirational quote by Zig Ziglar. After today’s announcements, I jump right into my list of 30 ways to improve your personal statement so that you will stand out! I end today’s episode by reminding you once again to tune into Thursday’s podcast for a special treat in which I will be interviewing Dr. Lauren Kuhn, a practicing Endodontist in Minnesota who has been advising pre-dental students since 2015. Dr. Kuhn will talk to us about how you can demonstrat...
Apr 21, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In today’s episode, I start off with a quote by Marianne Williamson. After that, I dive into some important announcements concerning this podcast. I then begin going over the first Q&A question about contacting the Office of Admissions. I talk about why this is so important, how you can get into contact with the admissions manager, suggest advice on what to say, offer a huge secret concerning the importance of building a relationship with the admissions manager while explaining how I think t...
Apr 16, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Have you ever felt so discouraged that you felt like giving up and never even applying to dental school? I know there was a time in my life where I felt this way, but I’m so glad I was able to ignore those discouraging influences. In today’s episode, I start off with an inspiration quote by Sylvester Stallone from the iconic movie, Rocky. Next, I have a special announcement about some exciting news regarding this podcast which includes an amazing opportunity for our pre-dental community. I move ...
Apr 14, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In today’s episode, I start off with a quote by Mary Ann Evans (better known by her pen name as George Elliot). After that, I start to reveal the 10 things I wish I knew before applying to dental school. It is my hope that these lessons will help give you a better understanding and clearer path into dental school! I hope you enjoy! EPISODE TIMELINE Overview- 00:00-00:22 Show Welcome- 00:22-00:59 George Elliot Quote- 00:59-01:46 Opening Remarks- 01:46- 2:21 Things 1-5 I Wish I Knew- 2:21- 13:33 A...
Apr 09, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In today’s episode, I start off with a quote by H. Jackson Brown about the importance of preparation. Next, I introduce our topic by going over the plan for how I am going to approach today’s episode and future episodes related to the military. I then talk about the money! This includes briefly going over dental school funding, salaries, bonuses, and cheap health insurance. Furthermore, I talk about the commitment/obligation behind using the military to fund dental school. Then, I talk about the...
Apr 07, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 26
EPISODE TIMELINE E25 Overview- 00:00-00:44 Show Welcome- 00:44-1:24 Winston Churchill Quote- 1:24-3:00 My Own Personal Challenges- 3:00-11:04 Reasons Why I am Grateful- 11:07-16:29 How to Make the Most from a Bad Situation- 16:29-22:13 Show Conclusion- 22:13-24:22 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• In today’s episode, I start off with a quote by Winston Churchill that helps remind us to seek opportunity during times of trial. Next, I share my own personal struggles to show that...
Apr 02, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 25
EPISODE TIMELINE 1.E24 Overview (00:00-00:44) 2.Show Welcome (00:44-1:24) 3.Demi Lovato Quote (1:24-2:19) 4.Love for Listeners (2:19-3:40) 5.Thank You Letters and Emails (3:40-15:22) 6.Keeping Options Open (15:22-24:03) 7.Anchor Sponsor 8.HUGE SECRET that will help you get accepted into top dental school of your choice (24:08-36:44) 9.Prelude to Thursday’s Show (36:44-37:55) 10.Episode Wrap Up (37:55-38:38) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• In today’s episode, I begin the show...
Mar 31, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In today’s episode, I begin the show with a quote by Jimmy Dean on responding to life’s unpredictability. As we dive into the dental interview material, I start off with some last-minute preparations I believe should take place to help ease your nerves and set you up for success. Next, I talk about how early you should arrive to your interview. And finally, I end the show by talking about 9 key takeaways from the actual time spent at the interview. This is where I take you inside the interview r...
Mar 26, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In today’s episode, I begin the show with a quote by Zig Ziglar on the process of achieving your goals. NEXT, I HAVE A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT THAT I’M VERY EXCITED TO SHARE WITH ALL OF YOU before I get into the dental interview material. I then go over a timeframe of when you should start receiving interview invitations. After that, I give my best advice about what you should do immediately upon receiving an invitation. Finally, I conclude the episode by going over how you should prepare for inter...
Mar 24, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In today’s episode, I walk you through everything you need to know after you have submitted your application. First, I start off our show with an inspirational quote by MLK to help us through these dark times. Next, I dive into the discussion of helping you decide which and how many schools you should apply to? After that, I discuss supplemental applications you will receive from the schools you choose to apply to. I emphasize the importance of continuing to be the person you were before submitt...
Mar 19, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This a trimmed segment from episode 20’s full length episode where I emphasize the importance of getting your application in as soon as possible by comparing it to fishing!
Mar 17, 2020•9 min
In today’s episode, I walk you through the whole process of filling out your dental school application on the AADSAS ADEA APPLICATION. I open by expressing my appreciation for all of you and my concern for everyone now in wake of COVID-19. I then move right into what you need to know on the application by advising you to keep record of your DAT Score Print Out. Next, I go over when the application officially opens and when you can submit. I also talk about where to submit your application, inclu...
Mar 17, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In today’s episode, I talk about how I was a below average student who had to outwork everyone else to get into dental school. I share parts of my personal journey by telling my story in which I overcame the odds through pure hustle. I share three quotes from my favorite entrepreneur, Gary Vaynerchuk. I expound about each one of these quotes centered around pursuing your passion, being a hustler, telling your story, and never taking it easy if you want to be a winner. I talk about one of my role...
Mar 16, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, I talk about the number one story in the world right now- the Coronavirus. I first begin the episode by talking about what unfolded in the NBA last night, including Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz testing positive for the virus and the decision by Adam Silver to suspend the regular season. I break this episode down into 4 sections. The first section goes over what I have learned about the virus. Next, I talk about the impact I have seen already taking place in the world. I then off...
Mar 12, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode I give away my best advice for studying and taking the reading and math sections of the DAT.
Mar 10, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode I give my best advice to help students know what to expect and be prepared for the Organic Chemistry Section of the DAT.
Mar 09, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode I give away my best advice for how I prepared for the general chemistry section of the DAT as well as strategies for test day.
Mar 06, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Today I give my best advice as to how I prepared for the Biology Section of the DAT! This is a huge section that covered so much material so it is my goal to help you narrow down your focus! I list the study resources I used including DAT Bootcamp Study Guide, Cracking the DAT book, Dr. Romano’s Dynamite Bio Review and YouTube Videos. I also talk about practice quizzes and exams that are available like the 2007 DAT Exam for free. I explain the importance of learning why you did or didn’t get an ...
Mar 05, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Today I give away my best tips and strategies that helped me score high on the perceptual ability section of the DAT. I give advice that can be applied to all sections of perceptual ability followed by specific tips and strategy for the Keyhole, Top-Front-End, Angle Ranking, Hole Punching, Cube Counting, and Pattern Folding sections.
Mar 04, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Today I give my best advice as to how to write an effective personal statement that will make what your essay stand out! I share my own personal statement as a reference, provide encouragement to be unique, talk about staying on topic towards your thesis, and go over the importance of proof reading and editing!
Mar 03, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode I go over what community service is, why it is so important for getting accepted into dental school, and finally I list some ideas as to how you can get more involved in your communities!
Mar 02, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode I go over what a letter of recommendation is and answer why it is needed. I also give 11 of my best tips as to how to approach asking for one! I guarantee if you follow these tips you will have a positive experience when it comes to letters of rec!
Feb 28, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode I list my personal top 10 myths I’ve heard in regards to getting into dental school. I’m here to say some of these things I’ve heard are a lot negativity and just simply aren’t true! Among these top 10 myths are things like “YOU CAN’T GET A C!” or “APPLY TO AS MANY SCHOOLS AS POSSIBLE!” Stay tuned for my great reveal as to what I think is the biggest myth of them all! 1.You must do research to get into school 2.Can’t Get a C 3.Just nail the interview! 4.1st year dental students a...
Feb 27, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode I talk about why job shadowing is necessary, how many hours are recommend to get into dental school, and the challenges/benefits of the experience!
Feb 26, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this concluding episode of the DAT mini series, I emphasize the importance of being relaxed, getting sleep, eating a hearty meal, using the bathroom and other pre-test preparations! I also go into detail about how to mitigate your stress levels during the actual test, including leaving tips that will help you score higher on the DAT. I also give advice on how to respond to success or failure!
Feb 25, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode I continue talking about the DAT and how I approached the exam. I go over how much time I dedicated towards studying and list resources like DAT Bootcamp, Cracking The DAT, and YouTube videos!
Feb 24, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
I briefly touch on my experience with the DAT and emphasize the importance of this exam. This is such a loaded subject that I only wanted to post an intro to the subject for now in preparation for all of the upcoming podcast episodes I will be uploading this week in regards to the DAT.
Feb 23, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode I talk about a subject that makes a lot of us cringe. GPA!! I constantly worried my GPA was too low to be accepted into dental school. I’m here to say that worry was completely unnecessary. It’s not all about who has the highest GPA!
Feb 22, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode I discuss the ever so frustrating wait list! Everyone hates it so I’m here to talk about it and help provide insight on what it means for you being accepted into dental school.
Feb 21, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
