Texas pre-dents, this is your inside line. Haylee—Fort Worth native, now a D1 at UT San Antonio—breaks down exactly what Texas dental schools look for and what D1 life really feels like. No fluff. Real talk from someone in the trenches.

You’ll learn:

Admissions clarity: the signals Texas schools care about and realistic shadowing hour expectations

D1 reality check: classes she’s taking, how hard they hit, and what a typical week looks like

Wins and gut-punches: early challenges, small triumphs, and how she’s adapting fast

Habits that keep you sharp: why waking up early is a competitive edge—and how to protect your mental health with guilt-free breaks

If you’re applying in Texas—or headed there—this episode compresses your learning curve. Listen, take notes, and steal the playbook.