No call, but still hopeful...

For those of you who do not know, December 1st is the first day dental schools can tell candidates that they have been accepted in to their program. Although I am not sure of the exact numbers, probably 50% or more of the upcoming class are filled in the month of December.

There is a catch, however. Even if you interview months before December 1st, there is no guarantee that you will hear whether or not you have been accepted into a program. And so, you could realistically interview in September, even August, and not hear from a school until May. That is what makes this process so incredibly long and frustrating.

I interviewed at ASDOH and UIC in late October and early November, but did not hear anything from either school. That does not mean much other than I am still being considered. Although I would have preferred an acceptance call, this is the next best alternative.

Luckily, my fate is no longer only in the hands of these admission's committees. I received a letter inviting me for an interview at Boston University on Feb. 20th. I was ecstatic not only because I got the interview, but also because I now have a reason to spend a weekend in Boston. The only problem is that it may be the only place colder than Chicago in winter!

In the meantime, I am enjoying my new found freedom. I recently finished my biochemistry class and with the holidays coming up, I will have a few days off of work, including a trip to Arizona for New Year's. Maybe I can help myself by not thinking about dental school for these dental school for the next few weeks.