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Should I Send a Thank-You Note After My Dental School Interview? Nancy’s Advice for Standing Out in a Competitive Cycle If you’ve just wrapped up your dental school interview, you might be asking yourself:“Should I send a thank-you note, or does that seem desperate?” Let’s clear this up, sending a thank-you note after your interview isn’t desperate at all. In fact, it’s a thoughtful, professional gesture that shows you respect the committee’s time and appreciate the opportunity. Why send one? It’s a simple way to stand out in a crowded applicant pool. It lets you reinforce your interest in the...

Getting an invitation to a dental school interview is exciting but it can also feel intimidating. For many applicants this is the first time they’ll sit across from an admissions committee and explain why they’re ready for dental school. The good news? Interview questions aren’t meant to trip you up. They’re designed to see how you think, how you communicate, and whether you’d be a good fit for the profession and the school. Here are the 10 most common dental interview questions you’ll face and tips for answering them with confidence. 1. Tell me about yourself The trap: Reciting your...

Thinking about paying for Casper prep? You might want to read this first. The Casper test has become a buzzword across pre-dental forums, YouTube ads, and aggressive email campaigns. Companies are now offering Casper prep tools, courses, and full-priced packages that claim to boost your score. But here’s the truth most of them won’t tell you: Very few dental schools actually require Casper. What Is the Casper Test? Casper (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) is an online situational judgment test that assesses how applicants respond to ethical dilemmas and interpersonal challenges. It evaluates things like empathy, professionalism, and decision-making...

If you’ve been using DAT Bootcamp or DAT Booster to study, chances are you’ve heard the advice: “Bootcamp Bio is the best,” or “Booster gives you everything you need.” But what if that’s not the whole story? Lately, more and more students are coming forward after their exam to say they felt blindsided especially in Biology. Across Reddit, Discord, and student groups, we’re seeing the same theme: these platforms may not be preparing students for the full difficulty of the real DAT. 🚨 Real Student Reactions After the DAT A student who recently took the DAT in July 2025 posted...

📘 Top 10 Math Questions on the DAT — And How to Tackle Them If you’ve been putting off studying for the math section of the DAT — you’re not alone. Many students find Quantitative Reasoning (QR) to be one of the most intimidating sections of the exam, especially if they haven’t taken math recently or feel rushed for time. The good news? Most DAT QR questions fall into familiar categories. Once you know what to expect and practice efficiently, your confidence (and score) can skyrocket. Here are the top 10 math question types that appear again and again on...