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Leeds Dentistry Applicants 2014

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Original post by amb1tion
Sorry to hear that, you only need one offer at the end of the day! :biggrin:
All the best with your other 3.
Leeds place ALOT of emphasis on the personal statement; from all the UK dental schools, they are probably the ones who take account of it most for selecting interviewees.
They look for:
- genuine reasons for wanting to study dentistry
- long term work experience in a variety of dental settings
- life outside of studying i.e. extra curricular activities
- participation in the community
- working in a caring environment

:colondollar: yeah now i can really see how weak my personal statement was!!! I guess applying for dentistry at the very last minute is not a great idea and was kinda hoping that my grades would be ok enough to at the very least get an interview! I'm probably going to get no offers so i'm just going to prepare for next year with any interviews being a bonus
Original post by juniorx
:colondollar: yeah now i can really see how weak my personal statement was!!! I guess applying for dentistry at the very last minute is not a great idea and was kinda hoping that my grades would be ok enough to at the very least get an interview! I'm probably going to get no offers so i'm just going to prepare for next year with any interviews being a bonus


Thats the thing I don't quite get, my grades are good, and my personal statement is good... Or that is what i have been told. Maybe it was my reference :/ who knows. Who knows what they actually want...
Reply 142
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Dent02
I dont have an interview but i don't have a rejection either. What does this mean?......
It means your track aint been updated. Interviews are all out. Inside information. Leeds only interview the 2 weeks just before Christmas and then thats it. Luck has a massive part in getting these interviews.
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It means your track aint been updated. Interviews are all out. Inside information. Leeds only interview the 2 weeks just before Christmas and then thats it. Luck has a massive part in getting these interviews.


Not necessarily, I rang up Leeds earlier today and they said they will be sending out interview invitations till Thursday and if we are unsuccessful track would update tonight. Everyone who was going to get rejected today already have done so, and for those who haven't heard back from them yet - we still have hope!


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Hey guys. Does anyone know what the difference between a normal BDS degree, and Leed's MChd/BChD degree?

Which is seen to be better?

thanks


The BDS is the Bachelor of Dental Surgery, while the MChD/BchD is an integration of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery as well as the Bachelor of Dental Health. (Or something very close to that.)
You work with the entire dental team and the course is completely unique and specialised. So, Leeds does have the best course, but the BDS is still just as rewarding and great a course.


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Thanks for that information! It helps put me at ease for a while longer :redface: The only thing we can do is wait till thursday and then see eh? Good luck :smile:


You too! This wait is killing me!


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Original post by toff33popcorn
I know! It's soo frustrating. It seems like rejections went out yesterday so that's all we have to go on to know that maybe there's still hope. Let me know how it goes for you! :smile:


Just got a rejection :frown:
Unlucky bud no words can describe your disappointment bud, but its still not over. For everyone whom hasn't received an interview will be rejected through ucas. Inside track told me this. Please dont shoot the messenger for passing on the message.
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brnnfrd
Does anyone know what the "Social Awareness" question is in reference to?

"You meet with an examiner to discuss a scenario relating to a patient's background and what issues they may face in accessing dental services and enjoying good oral health".


I'm stuck.
Can anyone tell me whats in that info package you got in the post? I havent gotten it yet because postage to Ireland is so slow...? :/ any help would be great appreciated!
Original post by amb1tion
Just go the day before and stay in a hotel. :smile:

Ive a Uni exam the day before :P I'll be staying over now but I just hope I make my flight on time! exam finishes at 4, 3 hours to dublin ( in no traffic) flight is at 8 :wink: Its gonna be close!
Reply 152
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RukayahR
I don't think I've ever wanted anything so badly in all my life.
What time is yours mines in the afternoon on the 17th :smile:

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What time is yours mines in the afternoon on the 17th :smile:

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mine is the morning session on the 17th!
Anyone else's interview on the 16th in the afternoon? Weirdly I'm excited for this interview now
Anyone else have an interview on the afternoon of Friday the 13th :/?! I'm excited for this interview as well as feeling anxious as I want it so so badly!


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Yes got to hold my hands up afternoon on the 16th.
Friday 13th interview ain't the one.. Horrible date!
No doubt the later the better as there are loads of people on these forums that won't be able to keep there mouth shut. I experienced that with Manchester interviews.

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