anyone here from PCC, WLAC, or Cerritos yet?

hello! If anyone has heard yet from PCC WLAC or cerritos accept/reject can u PLs PLs! PLs let me know? May is supposed to be the month. Good luck everyone waiting like me!;)

i'm waiting on all these schools plus southwestern, chabot, and riverside. i already got rejected from cypress. riverside said they will have letters out right before june. i hope the other schools get back sooner than that.

I'm sorry about cypress I hear that its hard to get in, I heard riverside. Likes people who took their pre reqs there and ya, the rest just keep us waiting. Maybe well b classmates or maybe not cuz I only have a 3.45 for pre req coarses and from reading this forum it seems low.

thanks for the comfort. cypress is too far to drive anyway. at least thats what i tell myself so i don't feel too bad. so SWC told you 2 years? someone else on this forum said they were quoted 5 years but they got in in 2. how long did it take you to hear back. i'm so over it. my classes will expire soon. i'm thinking of getting my bachelors in the mean time or going into nursing.

oh don't give up. Man u applied to alot of schools. U should get some credit for organizing that I applied to 5 and I remember how confusing all that was. U know cuz every schools app process n requirements are just a lil different.

Lisa in Walnut, California said: oh don't give up. Man u applied to alot of schools. U should get some credit for organizing that I applied to 5 and I remember how confusing all that was. U know cuz every schools app process n requirements are just a lil different.

ugh! why do they do that? i missed out on applying to so many schools this year because i didn't know i had to do all these random little things that only one school wanted. i wish it was standardized, but i guess it cuts down on competing applications all those people who actually get their application in correctly.

i forgot to add. i got rejected from cypress. again.

I just opened my PCC letter and got a alternate spot, it doesn't say what number I am just tht its effective june1 - aug 30. That makes for a crappy suspenseful summer.

At least you got something. Fingers crossed for you.

CoriD in San Diego, California said: i'm waiting on all these schools plus southwestern, chabot, and riverside. i already got rejected from cypress. riverside said they will have letters out right before june. i hope the other schools get back sooner than that.

Hey there. I read that you are waiting for Chabot. I received my letter 2 weeks ago. I'm an ALTERNATE... #19. I highly doubt I will get in but whateva!! Have you heard back yet???

I just applied to Chabot a couple weeks ago. They didn't have on their website a deadline to apply so I thought it might be open apps like SWC. How long ago did you guys apply?

I turned in my application in January. Did any of you apply to DVC in pleasant hill/ concord?

For all the aspirants who applied at PCC, I just talked to their health science program director and said that after determination of who qualifies, those included in that pool will be randomly selected to get into the program.

I really felt bad last friday because i got an "alternate" letter which was extremely disappointing. I was really expecting to get in, confident that the selection criteria is highly academic. I had an GPA of 4.0 on science prereqs and 3.8 on non-science, so i thought i was really set to get in. Little did I know that PCC is a lottery school.

Although I still feel bad I didn't get in, I feel better knowing that luck had something to do with it and not a failure on my part. So to those who didn't get accepted at PCC, don't feel bad as the results were not within our control.

PCC was really my preference as it would have been convenient, commute wise. It's just disappointing to learn that they're a lottery school and being selected into the program has little to do with academics.

Well, better luck next time and just have to wait for other schools...

I'm sorry you didn't get in, but with your grades I'm sure you will get in everywhere else you applied because for the most part CA schools are heavily GPA based.

I feel a little put off by your disdain for lottery schools. It seems like you feel that those of us who don't have top grades don't deserve a spot as much as those with amazing GPAs do. Just because we didn't get straight A's doesn't mean we're not working as hard to accomplish the same goals or that we don't have other skills or qualifications of the non-academic realm that will make us great hygienists one day. Sometimes those of us with lower GPAs need lottery schools in order to accomplish our dreams as well.

I don't mean to cause conflict, I just wanted to point out that you may be discouraging or hurting those who rely on lottery systems to give them an extra bit of help.

I really wish you the best of luck and keep us updated on what schools you get into.

Hi jennifer, my message was in no way intended to to discourage, hurt, belittle or undermine the efforts of our coaspirants. After reviewing my original post, I realized I may have lacked sensitivity on considering all perspectives. I admit, I was saturated with frustration at the time I posted my message.

I agree with you that getting high grades isn't a guarantee of excellence, not only in our career of choice but in general as well. Application of knowledge, constant development of skills and optimizing patient care is more important.

In reality though, acceptance in most schools are based on academic records. It's usually the obvious basis of competence and worthiness to belong. The same reason I put much effort in achieving an esthetically pleasing application form. From all these assumptions and expectations, failure to achieve the goal causes excruciating disappointment. An outcome I would have to say was brought upon by nobody else but myself.

Good luck to us all! Let us keep our focus and determination to be where we want to be. Please keep the channels open so we can help each other.

hey Mick and jennifer! Its great to read such good communication!

Got rejected from Cerritos today. :( Boo!

But...I got waitlisted at Chabot. Good luck to all of you. I hope you guys heard good news.

hi jennifer, i'm sorry to hear about cerritos. i'm still waiting from west la. i hope we both make it. good luck!

rnick,

It's cool. If I don't get into hygiene I'm going to grad school so the year doesn't get wasted. Everything will work out eventually :) Isn't it crazy that I can get into a graduate program, but can't seem to get into hygiene?

What schools did you apply to? Have you thought about going the BSDH route with your amazing grades?

hey jennifer im sorry to hear abt Cerritos. I still havent heard anything from them.

hi jennifer,

well, most of the time it's funny how things work. it seems like there is always a humorous irony in everything. well, i just deal with whatever is thrown my way.

right now, all my hopes are resting on WLAC. i got unfortunate with PCC. BSDH? nah... not only it would take longer, it costs much more too... let me know what happens and i'll srely update you with mine.

best of luck...

Hi there! I'm from Canada so I don't really know much about your school system or which college I should attend...could anyone give me advice? I really wasn't planning to move to Anaheim...but my family is moving there in the summer and I've decided to go with them. I've been accepted to Cerritos College(dental hygiene program), Fullerton College(Nutrition and Food Science), and Los Angeles City College (Biology-Transfer). I'd also like to know how the job prospects for dental hygiene are in the Orange County area. If anyone could help I'd appreciate it!

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Anyone from Howard University in Washington DC.I would love to hear from any graduate or student from Howard university in DC.How is the dental hygienist program?

hi! Genni from wlac called me and said that I have been accepted into their program which really surprised me because I had a not so good gpa but did extra things for pts. So to those of you who are worried about your grades just try. Its proof you can make it. Good luck!

HI LIndsey! Congratulations to you on getting into WLAC!! OMG U are soo lucky! It is my absoulute dream to go there but I am discouraged since my GPA is only like 3.3-3.4 and I have very minimal dental office experince! How did you go about getting "extra points" to help you get in? Did you have alot of DA experience that helped too? WOcongrats again and share you scoop with me so I can hopefully get in too! JK! LOL THANKS!!! Anna

sure what's ur email I'll give u all the details

Lindsey in Woodland Hills, California said: sure what's ur email I'll give u all the details

Sorry, its nothing personal but I don't give out my email on public boards. I was just hoping you could post some general info about WLAC. I thought WLAC sent letters of acceptence?

ok. I just wanted to help people out because I knw the breakdown and what to do and what they want very well. but I did not want to post up my scores. Ok bye!

no lindsy! Don't listen to that stxpid bitxxh!!!! She won't get in anyway!!! I would like to know. Stupxd anna can't u see she wants to help!! Ur dumb dude!

Ryan in Redondo Beach, California said: no lindsy! Don't listen to that stxpid bitxxh!!!! She won't get in anyway!!! I would like to know. Stupxd anna can't u see she wants to help!! Ur dumb dude!

Sorry, but I think you have issues.........

thnx Ryan! It was kind of unnecessary but thank u. Ya I got a congratulatory call from genni saying that I would be getting an acceptance letter soon. I don't know if they call everyone but she called me.

hi lindsey congrats! Do you know if any guys got in? And how many students they accepted? How was dh87? Did you get extra points for going to it?

Hi, Lindsey-I don'y know what that other girls problem was but I would really appreciate some inforamtion on West la admission/point stuff. please email me at leola1987@sbcglobal.net
Thanks!!!

Lindsey can you please email the info too? thanks astraya7@hotmail.com

wow, congratulations to you lindsey. i can say it's a job well done on your part. i've heard it's incredibly hard to get in to WLAC's DH program. do you have any tips for those of us hoping to get in?

hey Mick! Did u hear back from wlac alot of my friends that applied with me still havent heard back.

hey Mick! Did u hear back from wlac alot of my friends that applied with me still havent heard back.

hi marcy! well, don't lose hope... i think they just got behind a bit with the selection process... although i've heard they already released the rejection letters... if you haven't heard back from ginny yet, nor gotten a rejection letter, chances are you and your friends are being deliberated for consideration... good luck!

I just received a rejection from wlac. I have to wait another flippin year to get in to dh school. What else can I really do? I have a 3.75 gpa, 7 yrs dental exp, my assoc in science, did 4 out of the 4 extra classes. I don't get it!!!!

and I'm from that friggin school!!!!

Tina I am really sorry u didn't get in and that crazy cause your such a good applicant! Look at that GPA!
A couple of weeks back I spoke to Ginny and she said that the science course GPA is large part of the points-somewhere like 30%

Don't give up guys! Most people don't get in on the first try because there are so many people applying for such a small number of spots. I knew someone who gave up after 3 years even though she had straight A's and she wishes she has just kept on trying. You don't want to live your life with a such a big regret do you?

Why don't you work towards your Bachelors in the meantime. I did, and now it looks like I'm going to be working on my Masters too until I get in one day. Extra schooling is not in vain, when you finally do get in hygiene you will have so many more options with a higher degree should you ever get sick of clinical or get injured. Just a thought, but keep your chin up your time will come.

Hello,

If you guys were to pick between WLAC and Cypress, which one would you go to? They are both good schools but I was wondering if one has an advantage over the other.

Jennifer in Los Angeles, California said: Don't give up guys! Most people don't get in on the first try because there are so many people applying for such a small number of spots. I knew someone who gave up after 3 years even though she had straight A's and she wishes she has just kept on trying. You don't want to live your life with a such a big regret do you?

Why don't you work towards your Bachelors in the meantime. I did, and now it looks like I'm going to be working on my Masters too until I get in one day. Extra schooling is not in vain, when you finally do get in hygiene you will have so many more options with a higher degree should you ever get sick of clinical or get injured. Just a thought, but keep your chin up your time will come.

Wow was the school(s) she applied to lottery or point based? That is so sad that she gave up!! Tell her to try again! :-)

ya! I got straight A's in all the science classes . Thanx jennifer for being so positive . Getting my bs sounds good but due to lack of money I should probably keep working and not rack up more school bills or just apply to a private dh school and just pay more money. Thanx again for the advice. I guess they can't accept everybody due to the limited no. Of seats. So to everyone just starting ur pre reqs get straight aA's ur first time around and get expirience early

E in LA in Los Angeles, California said: Wow was the school(s) she applied to lottery or point based? That is so sad that she gave up!! Tell her to try again! :-)

She applied to both types of schools and never got in. She won't go back and try to do it because she is so discouraged and her science classes expired anyways. She's an RDA teacher now, so she is still somewhat in the field. In fact all of the RDA teachers I work with tried for hygiene and never got in. It's very discouraging especially when they tell me I will never get in either with my grades, but do I really want to give up my dream because they're bitter? Hell no.

rnick in sunland, California said: For all the aspirants who applied at PCC, I just talked to their health science program director and said that after determination of who qualifies, those included in that pool will be randomly selected to get into the program.

I really felt bad last friday because i got an "alternate" letter which was extremely disappointing. I was really expecting to get in, confident that the selection criteria is highly academic. I had an GPA of 4.0 on science prereqs and 3.8 on non-science, so i thought i was really set to get in. Little did I know that PCC is a lottery school.

Although I still feel bad I didn't get in, I feel better knowing that luck had something to do with it and not a failure on my part. So to those who didn't get accepted at PCC, don't feel bad as the results were not within our control.

PCC was really my preference as it would have been convenient, commute wise. It's just disappointing to learn that they're a lottery school and being selected into the program has little to do with academics.

Well, better luck next time and just have to wait for other schools...

Attn, RNick in Sunland
Any news yet? Where else have you considered? How old are you?

SE in Santa Ana, California said: Attn, RNick in Sunland
Any news yet? Where else have you considered? How old are you?

SE,

The other program I attempted to get into was WLAC. Fortunately, i got accepted.

rnick in los angeles, California said: SE,

The other program I attempted to get into was WLAC. Fortunately, i got accepted.

Wow! Congrats, from what I hear WLAC is very hard to get into! You must have super grades! WLAC is my school of choice- would like to get in next year. I am curious as to what it takes to get in though, did you have an RDA and lots of work experience, volunteer exp., etc or are really good grades(basically 3.9-4.0) enough to cut into WLAC?

E in LA in Los Angeles, California said: Wow! Congrats, from what I hear WLAC is very hard to get into! You must have super grades! WLAC is my school of choice- would like to get in next year. I am curious as to what it takes to get in though, did you have an RDA and lots of work experience, volunteer exp., etc or are really good grades(basically 3.9-4.0) enough to cut into WLAC?

well, there is really no clear cut magic formula. when you get to attend dh 87, they basically discuss the criteria and we, as applicants, can only try to cover as much base as possible. from what i've heard, it's highly competitive to get in and high grades alone, wouldn't earn an automatic spot. a grade of 3.9-4.0 would definitely increase your chances. not a lot of people are aware but i think future applicants such as yourself should put emphasis on essay writing. i think it makes a lot of difference. try to practice your writing skills, get very high grades and get dental experience so you can keep your hopes high. hope it helps...