r/CAAPID

Has anybody have first hand experience working with dr Jainica.?

Got into an Advanced Standing program starting in January. No US cosigner, not much US credit history, on F-1/OPT. MPOWER isn't taking 2026 applications right now, so looking at Prodigy Finance, Stilt, Ascent, or whatever else worked for you.

Specifically:

1. Which lender did you use?
2. Did the lender require the school to certify the full program cost upfront, or could they fund the bootcamp/pre-D3 period before that certification happened?
3. How far in advance of your start date did you apply, and how long until funds were disbursed?
4. Did you get approved without a cosigner? If so, what helped?
5. Funds sent to you or straight to the school?
6. Anyone had a lender (I've specifically heard this about Prodigy) approve them but then not come through partway into the program? What happened and how did you handle it?
7. Any lenders that flat-out don't work for this kind of program?

Rough timelines are super helpful even if that's all you remember. Thanks!

If I had been involved in an incident of academic misconduct during my masters in US.. what are realistically the chances of me still getting into DDS? How bad is it??
Please let me know your thoughts. 🙏 I am so scared

Are there any groups for meharry interviews? And do they have a bench test this year? Nothing was mentioned in the email

I am sharing my experience with both of these schools so that my colleagues not to fall for the same mistake. I discovered recently if you don’t have ADAT you won’t get an interview even though that’s not what’s listed on their website. I fell for this 2 cycles for UPIT and UMICH this cycle. Thinking how much money this process drains of us. I could have applied to other 2 schools with a chance of an interview if these schools were transparent enough to mention on their program they ONLY consider ADAT takers.

Has Any one applied to Rutgers ? What all documents are required to be uploaded?

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to ask what my chances are this cycle.

I applied to around 10 schools by the end of July.

My profile:

- INBDE: Passed on second attempt

- TOEFL: 5.5/6

- MPH GPA: 3.9

- BDS (ECE) GPA: 3.8

- Dental assisting experience: Around 4 months

- Experience as a teaching assistant

- Some research experience, but no publications

- Some volunteer experience, but not many hours

- Supportive LORs from my dental school dean, a professor, and a U.S. dentist

- A decent SOP mainly focused on my personal journey and motivation for dentistry rather than highlighting myself as an exceptional candidate

This is my first cycle. Has anyone with a similar profile gotten into a program, especially after applying this late?

Hey fam, please let me know if anyone recently received Upitt invite in last few days. Talking about second cycle. I am trying to figure out if i should be hopeful or not.

Hi everyone! I wanted to write this post to support you all and hopefully give a little encouragement during this tough process.
First, I want to thank this group and the admins who put so much time and expertise into helping everyone here. You are amazing, and I’m grateful to be part of this community.
I recently got accepted into an Advanced Standing Program during my first application cycle. It was a long and stressful process.
My profile
GPA: 2.3
TOEFL: 104
INBDE: Passed on the first attempt
Research: None
Teaching: None
Some volunteering and CE courses
Overall, I would say my application was pretty standard.
What stressed me the most was seeing applicants with much higher stats, master’s degrees, research, and publications who still weren’t getting interviews or acceptances.
So here is what I want to tell you.
Be yourself and don’t compare too much
You can look at other people’s profiles for statistics, but don’t assume you need to follow the same path. If someone completed a master’s degree, that doesn’t automatically mean you need to spend years and a lot of money doing the same just to increase your chances.
Everyone’s story is different.
Don’t let one number determine your future
My GPA was 2.3, probably the biggest weakness in my application.
But there are schools that truly perform a holistic review and understand that GPA is only one part of your story.
Focus on what you can improve now: TOEFL, exams, volunteering, CE, your application, interview skills, and overall professional growth.
Keep improving little by little
This is a long game. You don’t need to do everything at once.
One CE course, one volunteer experience, a few hours of bench practice, a stronger personal statement — it all adds up.
Take your PS and LORs seriously
Your Personal Statement and Letters of Recommendation are important. They should tell a clear and believable story about who you are, your progress, and your connection with dentistry.
I would recommend getting professional help or at least having them professionally reviewed. In my opinion, it is worth the money.
Start bench preparation early
Don’t wait until you receive an invitation.
Even a few teeth per week over several months can make a huge difference. By the time you get your bench invitation, you should be refining your skills rather than starting from zero.
Also, try to mimic the real bench environment: use time limits, practice with your own loupes and equipment, and prepare for imperfect conditions.
I’ve seen people come to bench tests with very little preparation and then blame the teeth, typodont, or equipment. Of course, every bench is different, but preparation is largely your responsibility.
What I think helped me
I don’t think there was one magical thing that got me accepted.
I believe what helped was having a well-rounded, organized, realistic, and believable application that showed progress and a strong connection with dentistry.
So if your GPA isn’t perfect, you don’t have research, or you don’t have a master’s degree, don’t count yourself out.
Build the strongest application you can with what you have.
Be yourself. Keep improving. Prepare early. Stay consistent. And don’t let somebody else’s profile convince you that yours isn’t good enough.
Good luck to everyone going through this process. I truly hope this helps someone feel a little more confident about their journey.

People who are currently in the NYU Advanced Standing program, could you please tell me your experience?
Would you have chosen a different school if you had the option?
I am asking about patient interaction, quotas, exams, community outreach or whatever in the curriculum. I am not asking about living expenses.
Please and thank you so much.

Hi, I got my evaluation done in 2021 and i'm applying this cycle for the first time. I am unable to locate CAAPID or ADEA in the drop down menu when selecting an institution to send it to. Did anyone else face a similar issue? I have logged in from my CAAPID first to be directed to ECE but nothing has helped. If anyone has any insight into this, please help. Thank you

I applied to CAAPID with high hopes. Although I applied late (late April through May end), I thought I had a good chance in getting at least one interview. I applied to 12 different schools, unfortunately, I did not get any interviews. The only response I got was an “on hold” from Touro which was basically what everybody else received as well.

Considering the time of the year, it’s safe to say I probably won’t get in the cycle. So in preparation for the next cycle, I am hoping to figure out the weaknesses in my profile or rather how I can improve my profile.

profile
- 4.0 ECE ( graduated from Kerala, India
- about 300 hours of shadowing in US dental clinics (150 in a non profit dental clinic)
- 1 study and 2 reviews from my dental college in which I was the lead author
- volunteering experience in the US in food banks, church and sports organizations
- only about three months of actual experience right after I graduated
- I also have one year of junior dentist experience which I did simultaneously along my internship all of this was not mandatory
- no prectorships or any any other academic experience from US
- no dental assistant experience in US
- no green card or US citizenship, I am a Canadian citizen though
- I thought my LOR and SOP wear strong, but obviously I’m starting to doubt it
- TOEFL 110

Once again, I thought my profile was strong, but as I have no interviews in August, I need to adjust several things. Please give me constructive advice on how to improve my profile. I used to think that it was because of the lack of experience, but I have seen posts where people are saying that fresh graduates have gotten more than 5+ invites.

Could it be my be my statement of purpose that is causing me be the lack of invites
Please give me any advice regarding my situation

* on another note, I’ve gotten a lot of advice and help from this group, as I won’t be using this group much more I’ll probably get off Reddit, so I want to just wanted to say thank you for all the advice and help

Cheers and thanks

Hey everyone,

Hosting a small-group Zoom session today at 3:00 PM PST to discuss the University at Buffalo (UB) dental school interview and bench exam.

It’s an open discussion to go over interview structure, bench exam prep, and answer your questions (no pitch or coaching fees). 

Space is limited to keep it interactive. Comment below or send me a DM if you'd like to join and I’ll send you the Zoom link!

Hi..

I'm selling some dental bench test equipment (including instruments, loupes, lights, typodonts, teeth, electric motor, etc).

It will be a lot cheaper than you buy from others places and i just use it for 4 months (pretty new!)

I’d live to sell as a whole package.. since I know how hard and important it is when preparing for the bench.. Having all of this things will definitely cover everything you need!

I live in Grand rapids, Michigan. If anyone's interested, please let me know🤗

PS: I will also gives you my notes and tips to pass the bench test! 😊

Can anyone please provide some guidance about Upitt Interview and Bench test. Like how’s the overall experience, what can be expected in Bench and interview.
Thanks in advance!

Hi, is anyone here applying for a dental specialty residency in US/Canada? I’m an internationally trained orthodontist and would like to understand how realistic the chances are for a foreign-trained orthodontist to get into an accredited orthodontic residency program. I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through the process or is currently applying.