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 interview off by giving Dr. Kuhn the opportunity to introduce herself, and inform us on what she does both as an Endodontist and pre-dental advisor.

After that, we begin an amazing conversation centered around leadership and how you as a pre-dental student can use these insights to stand out on your dental school application.

During this discussion, Dr. Kuhn answers 5 key questions that will help you out tremendously in being more prepared as a candidate for dental school.

She answers why leadership is so important when considering a career in dentistry.

Furthermore, she provides so many wonderful examples on how to engage in leadership displaying activities.

For the members of our pre-dental community who might be a few years or so away from applying, she offers incredible advice on how these younger students can still exhibit leadership despite potential restrictions on the availability of roles in clubs, such as pre-dental societies.

Dr. Kuhn goes on to provide key insight which would be extremely hard to receive elsewhere in explaining the types of leadership that stands out most to admission committees.

We end our conversation on leadership when Dr. Kuhn answers the question about “how students can list their leadership activities without coming across as arrogant or boastful.”

To wrap up today’s interview, Dr. Kuhn enlightens us on some key principles that helped her not only gain admission into Harvard Dental- but also successfully make it all the way through her residency @ The Medical University of South Carolina. As former Miss Massachusetts and a fourth-runner up in the 2015 Miss America Pageant, Dr. Kuhn emphasizes the importance of standing out through experience.

Finally, Dr. Kuhn very willingly lists all the ways that you may contact her if you are interested in learning more about how she has been helping many students gain admission into dental school through the building up of compelling resumes.

EPISODE TIMELINE (KEY SEGMENTS)

7:40 – VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

11:10- INTRODUCTION OF DR. KUHN

14:44- IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP TO DENTAL SCHOOLS

18:26- LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNGER PRE-DENTS

23:33- WHY YOUNGER STUDENTS CAN STILL SHOW LEADERSHIP WITHOUT AN OFFICIAL TITLE

27:11- TYPES OF LEADERSHIP THAT STANDS OUT TO ADMISSION COMMITTEES

32:00- HOW TO LIST LEADERSHIP WITHOUT BRAGGING

36:30- ADVICE FROM DR. KUHN ON WHAT HELPED HER NAVIGATE INTO DENTAL SCHOOL AND THROUGH HER RESIDENCY

45:50- OUTSTANDING RESUME BUILDING SERVICES AND HOW TO REACH OUT TO DR. KUHN

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 demonstrate leadership as to enhance your personal resume.

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 that can help you get accepted into dental school, and I go over how to make the most out of your time with the admissions manager. I answer the second question of Q&A by giving my best insights on which I think is more important- GPA or DAT score?

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 into today’s theme by sharing a personal story about a time when I was tempted to give up on ever being accepted to dental school.

I share with all of you what kept me motivated to keep going and what I learned. Finally, I go over two very specific things you can do if you ever feel this temptation or discouragement to give up.

I believe these two things will help you tremendously in not only staying true to the course, but also in succeeding at life.

-EPISODE TIMELINE-

OVERVIEW- 00:00-00:51

WELCOME- 00:51-01:32

ROCKY QUOTE- 1:32-2:42

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT- 2:42-7:01

STORY TIME/OVERCOMING DISCOURAGEMENT- 7:01-16:39

WHAT HELPED ME KEEP GOING? – 16:39-20:26

6 LESSONS I LEARNED- 20:26-23:36

HOW TO TURN TEMPTATION TO QUIT INTO SUCCESS- 23:36-29:34

CLOSING STATEMENT- 29:34- 30:03

WRAP UP- 30:03- 30:32

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

ANCHOR SPONSOR

Things 6-10 I Wish I Knew- 13:33-23:00

Closing Remarks – 23:00-23:52

Wrap Up- 23:52-24:53

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 environment inside the military (what things are like). Finally, I go over what your job duties might look like as dentist in the military.

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 I’m also human, but also to set the stage for why I have a lot of hope despite these challenges. After that, I list reasons why I’m grateful to help keep things in perspective. Finally, I conclude today’s show by taking the glass half-full approach in emphasizing why I think we all have an incredible opportunity being given so much free time. This means instead of worrying about what will happen regarding dental school, we can use the advice of Winston Churchill by seeking out the opportunity.

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 with a quote by Demi Lovato on seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Next, I express my admiration for all of you who keep going and preparing during this pandemic. As we dive into the post-dental interview material, I first talk about thank you letters and emails. After that, I touch on the importance of keeping your options open when deciding which schools to commit to. Finally, the last part of our episode I talk about something you definitely won’t want to miss. I give away my biggest secret that helped me, a 3.2 GPA student, land a seat at my top dental school of choice- the school of my dreams and one that has been ranked top 25 in the world by DENTISTRY TODAY. I hope you enjoy. SO STAY TUNED!

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 room and mention other experiences you should expect throughout your day. Here is a list of the 9 takeaways I will be covering from five of my interview days! 1.Turn off your phone

2.Socialize

3.Be Genuine – The Complete Introvert and Extravert

4.Be prepared to sit still and be attentive for a very long time

5.Have questions prepared, but don’t overdo it

6.PowerPoints and Tour

7.Inside the Actual Interview Tips

8.Lunch time and etiquette

9.Closing Time- Don’t just dine and dash

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 interview day. This is part one of a three-episode series and on Thursday I will be going over the day of your dental school interview. I hope you enjoy. SO STAY TUNED!