ACCEPTED to Dental Hygiene School with FAILING grades (Inspirational Story) + YouTube INTRO

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    Acceptance Story - 2:35
    Hello to you all! My name is Neelege or “Nae” if that’s easier lol I am new to TH-cam and want to share pieces of my life with you all!
    I am a current dental hygiene student at the University of a Michigan School of Dentistry! I am posting this video to share my story of how I got accepted into dental hygiene school at the #1 Dental school in the world with failing grades.
    I am now a senior in the program, doing very well, preparing for board exams, weeks from graduation! :)
    The purpose of telling my story is to inspire and encourage those who are looking to enter a professional program but feel they are NOT a competitive applicant. My mission is to expose the reality of life as a student and push everyone to work hard regardless of what may be hindering their confidence and drive to succeed.
    Like, Comment & Subscribe to my Channel:
    Naturally Nae
    Follow my journey on Instagram: @toothbae_

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  • @dulcereyes295
    @dulcereyes295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Omg 😳 story of my life🥺 I’m a dental assistant and I thought I dental hygiene would be perfect for me but I got discouraged because it was so competitive ☹️ well I changed my major to education and now I’m going to back to retake all my science classes because it’s been more than five years 😩 I wasted my time and money but this time I’m gonna be positive 👌🥰

    • @steph7115
      @steph7115 ปีที่แล้ว

      How's it going

  • @fatimaayub3162
    @fatimaayub3162 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Girl you have inspired me!! Thank you so much :)
    I really needed that boost of confidence
    I work as a dental assistant and my long term goal is to become a hygienist, but I am not the best with standardized tests and it has created a lot of fear. I always think I can't pass those exams in order to get in. However, you have made me realize that failure leads to success and initially prepares you to strive hard.

  • @elafal3767
    @elafal3767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I felt my self in your story because it’s literally me right now

  • @brizaniiman
    @brizaniiman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for this beautiful testimony. This gives me faith to keep going and swinging until I hit something !

  • @mariavargas-ub5dq
    @mariavargas-ub5dq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Omg thank you so much for doing this video , I’m so discouraged right now. In the middle on this pandemic, taking online classes and taking care of my child it’s getting really hard for me, I even thought about dropping school, but your story helped me double think and stay on track.

    • @tesiemarie8942
      @tesiemarie8942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same girl. I’m literally crying right now. Ugh.

    • @slaymarie_rdh_ntraining
      @slaymarie_rdh_ntraining 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Saaaaaame life is just so much with school but don’t give up! You can do it

  • @sheenamcgee1242
    @sheenamcgee1242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    First and foremost, congratulations on your success as a Dental Hygienist at the University of Michigan! Providing this positive and inspirational video will assist people in dealing with their doubts and struggles. I was accepted to the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene program in May of 2020, and I can recall my acceptance phone call like yesterday! I was at work as well and I was crying tears of joy because I'd come a long way and also had doubts about being accepted.💙💛 Thank you for sharing your story with us; perhaps one day I will do the same!

  • @duhh345643
    @duhh345643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This was definitely inspirational! I haven’t had the best success with college classes so I took a break for dental assisting. I will be going back soon giving it my all to pursue dental hygiene! Looking forward to your videos to help with my journey!

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is so great to hear! You'll do great in dental hygiene school, Keep me updated! :)

  • @amie8179
    @amie8179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this 💜 Really needed the inspiration and motivation right now! 🙏

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amie No problem! 💕 I’m glad I could 😊

  • @anajacquelinef.5941
    @anajacquelinef.5941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your story, Congratulations. You give me hope!

  • @quynhnhule2334
    @quynhnhule2334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep making these dental hygiene videos! so helpful

  • @slaymarie_rdh_ntraining
    @slaymarie_rdh_ntraining 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is everything ! I’m going to start A&P 1 this coming fall and hopefully A&P 2 in the spring! Last two classes before I apply

  • @geniecooper5053
    @geniecooper5053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video!! Your journey is very relatable and inspiring. Last year I applied for my dental hygiene program and unfortunately did not get in so I had to retake A&P as well so lords willing I get accepted this year!! Good luck on your journey especially During this time. Rooting for you girly!! Looking forward to more blogs/content 🦷👑💙

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Genie J thank you so much 🥰 you WILL get in, sometimes it’s just a minor setback for a major comeback! You got this girl 💪🏽 glad I could inspire you to keep going 💕 keep me updated on your journey!

  • @nadiaharris9024
    @nadiaharris9024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ur story is literally me rn!!! I’m a nurse aide at a hospital and have taken classes towards nursing w some bad grades and changed to hygiene, so now I’m taking more prereqs and trying to get my gpa up. I’m so nervous about applying, but want it so bad!!!!!

  • @FitJess
    @FitJess 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Subscribed! I never thought about dental hygiene as a career. I thought about nursing and physical therapy, for this reason I got my B.S in Health at my college. However when I met a dental hygienist and became friends with her I began to research the field. I have one more prereq to take Micro! My other classes I have pretty good grades except I'm struggling in A&P 2 right now.. but I have hope! I look forward to your dental hygiene content!

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FitJess sorry I am still learning TH-cam and never seen this comment 😭 but thank you so much love for the support! 💕 I think you will like being a hygienist and I hope your journey to become one is great. & that’s good, keep your grades up. you’ll be fine. For A&P to, find memory techniques, that’s what works best for me. If you need any help I can try and help as best I can, just let me know! & keep me updated on your journey to rdh ☺️💚

  • @chelsiepederson426
    @chelsiepederson426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Such an inspiring video 🤍 I just applied for fall 2021, fingers crossed I get an acceptance letter 🦷🤞🏼

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg that’s so exciting! Good luck, you got this! Keep me updated about your process, I’d love to hear about it

    • @chelsiepederson426
      @chelsiepederson426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Toothbae I GOT IN! 🤍🙌🏻

    • @Melissa-ht2fp
      @Melissa-ht2fp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What grades does one have to have?

    • @esmetirado3248
      @esmetirado3248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Melissa-ht2fp all As.

    • @sylviatr1990
      @sylviatr1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations! Would love an update girl

  • @IaRDHZyanna
    @IaRDHZyanna 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much sis i really do appreciate this video i am currenlty taking my prerequitites for the dental hygiene program. this video helped me a lot

  • @user-vh3zx3lf5p
    @user-vh3zx3lf5p 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is actually really inspiring!
    My goal is to also go to U of M, Ann Arbor. I’m still doing my prerequisites at HFC and I met with an advisor to show me what courses I needed to take to be able to transfer. She said I’m shooting too high. It really discharged me, even though I’m a straight A student. Seeing this video now gave me a lot of inspiration.
    Thanks a bunch!

  • @lolhafsah3174
    @lolhafsah3174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    huge inspiration 💕

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much love! :)

  • @LovelyBrianna02
    @LovelyBrianna02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Congratulations, im finished up all my prerequisites this summer and fall the I apply in the fall & I was so nervous about getting in & getting all As & Bs in my requisites .

    • @dulcereyes295
      @dulcereyes295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you got in? I got all As and Bs but I heard they only accept all As students 😞

    • @steph7115
      @steph7115 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did y'all get in?

  • @iamkeria9027
    @iamkeria9027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thankyou for this video 💗

  • @renaissarenaissa9515
    @renaissarenaissa9515 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    truly inspirational. Thank you Neelege

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you love! :)

  • @noellesillart299
    @noellesillart299 ปีที่แล้ว

    All I have to say is thank you for the video !

  • @SiRobinson
    @SiRobinson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I applied in January and I’m hoping to find out if I got into the program in this upcoming week🤞🏾

    • @UnpredictableAri
      @UnpredictableAri 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How old are you if you don’t mind me asking

  • @hopewalton23
    @hopewalton23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is me. From being a patient care tech at a hospital and all. Very inspirational

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome! Same story lol

  • @nayiskey4780
    @nayiskey4780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re awesome thank you !!! #newsub ! 💕💕

  • @cairegrigsby7682
    @cairegrigsby7682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very inspirational

  • @sodam5770
    @sodam5770 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so inspiring because I'm also planning to transfer from Eastern to Umich, possibly for the same dentistry program. Could I know the prerequisites you took before transferring and other things you did to stand out on the application? Thank you so much!

  • @leslieaguirre9082
    @leslieaguirre9082 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is me currently , I have a low GPA and I am currently taking the prerequisites i need and still wont be enough to bring up my gpa so I am going to have to take more classe. I am so sad that I won’t make it on time for this years Dental Assisting program at my college. I am going have to wait for next falls 2023 program ughhhh ): your story however shows me that I’m not alone and that I am not the only one who’s going through this ): thank you

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well you have to give yourself credit for how far you have come to get where you are now. I ended up getting waitlisted my first application cycle and had to wait an entire year to apply again. But I used the year very wisely to do whatever I could to make my next application strong! So I recommended to do the same and 2023 will be here faster than you know it, especially if your staying busy! Hope this helps, :) Good luck!

  • @jaidah145
    @jaidah145 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so me!

  • @workinghardtomakemyfutureb7932
    @workinghardtomakemyfutureb7932 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the thing i am facing is like i took bio 241 and i got 2.2 right and it is like my second time taking it do you think i have to retake the class again. like this bio classes are draining me.

  • @allisona7076
    @allisona7076 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your story. Truly inspiring.

  • @Ljforever
    @Ljforever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m applying next year! I have one more prereq to take in the fall and I’m done! This is helpful for me because I worry so much! & I literally push myself to get the best grades I can get. Did they look at your experience at all?

    • @iamkeria9027
      @iamkeria9027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same girl i hope we both get in!!

    • @Ljforever
      @Ljforever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mikerial Pickett God willing, we will!! ❤️

    • @chanel4allofus697
      @chanel4allofus697 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ljforever hi did you get in?

    • @Ljforever
      @Ljforever ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chanel4allofus697 hi 👋🏼 I’m applying in January. I took a break once I got a C in one of my bio classes (because you need super perfect grades). I have two children & work full time so it’s hard doing school at the same time. So, wish me luck! 😅

    • @juliejaramillo2847
      @juliejaramillo2847 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ljforever did you get accepted ?

  • @maidelisr
    @maidelisr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Quick question . The deadline for the program application is in May 1st. But I am missing microbiology and I’m not going to be able to take it before the deadline . Do you guys think I still have a chance to be accepted into the program.? Thanks ❤️

    • @quannguyen89
      @quannguyen89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you can do 8 or 12 week class, then you should be fine

  • @sylviatr1990
    @sylviatr1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am a first-time college student at the age of 29 and currently taking prerequisites to enter a 2-year program for Dental Hygiene! You are motivation goals! Question, did you take Anatomy and Psychology 2? I think I may have to take microbiology as well... They say that it's not a must that I take it but also that I most likely won't get in without it. So should I just take A&P 2 and Micro before applying to be on the safe side? I am currently going to be taking A&P 1 in the fall.

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi love! Yes I took A&P 1+2 and microbiology at a community college before I applied the second time around. They really wanted to know that I can manage science courses! If your other classes are looking good grade wise, and they will require you to take these classes before entering then I go for it! I would talk to the admissions director to see what they think as well because they would know best!

    • @slaymarie_rdh_ntraining
      @slaymarie_rdh_ntraining 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m 29 taking my second to last pre req I’m taking anatomy and physiology 1 & 2 these next two semesters. You’re comment is so encouraging!!! Good luck love ♥️♥️♥️

    • @sylviatr1990
      @sylviatr1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@slaymarie_rdh_ntraining hi! Lol omg I’ll be taking A&p 1 in the fall and sociology then A&p 2 and chemistry in the spring. ! I wish we had support groups for women aspiring to be dental hygienist lol

    • @sylviatr1990
      @sylviatr1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Toothbae thanks so much for replying! So I talked to admissions and instead of applying in 2021 I’ll be applying late 2022 ! They insisted that I took A&p 1 and 2 along with microbiology and chemistry class ! You are absolutely right thank you!

    • @slaymarie_rdh_ntraining
      @slaymarie_rdh_ntraining 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sylviatr1990 same!!! I’m excited for us!!! Keep us updated!

  • @nikkinicole4990
    @nikkinicole4990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So this might be a stupid question so bare with me, I’m 16 and I feel like I really want to be a dental hygienist and I’m confused on how it all works, do you go to college and then get certified, do you become an assistant first and then become a hygienist, do you just get your associates degree and your good, is it just a certification? If anyone can answer the steps you take from high school I would really appreciate it ! Thanks in advance

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi love! This is not a stupid question, nor is any, so feel free to ask me anything!
      To become a dental hygienist, the process can be a little different depending on what program you apply too but for most programs, they require you to take certain pre-requisite course prior to applying to a DH school. Some school require you to take other Gen Ed courses too (English, Psychology, Math, etc.) Once those are completed then you can apply right to the program. No assisting school needed to apply to dental hygiene. There is no certificate for dental hygiene. It’s either an Associates or Bachelors, or Masters degree.
      Which state do you live in?

  • @aaliyahcedeno4657
    @aaliyahcedeno4657 ปีที่แล้ว

    the program I'm applying to
    has the minimum requirement gpa at 2.0 and the minimum grade for all prerequisites at a C
    They also have a point system where if your a resident you get an extra 10 points
    If you have an associate's you get an extra 15 points, not like and associate's for dental assisting just a basic associate's,
    Do you see alot of people that have previous dental assisting applying for dental hygiene?

  • @val9170
    @val9170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I dropped out of Human Anatomy. It was hard. I’m retaking it in the Fall. My gpa is 3.0 tho but I really need to pass with an A to get accepted in the program

    • @iamkeria9027
      @iamkeria9027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      me with chemistry girl

    • @val9170
      @val9170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@iamkeria9027 girl you can do it

    • @UnpredictableAri
      @UnpredictableAri 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Part 2 of a/p is EXTREMELY hard.. I didn’t get a A, got a B though in the lecture. Had to withdraw from the lab tho it was even harder then lecture

  • @Chrisy2427
    @Chrisy2427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi .. if you don’t mind me asking what was your gpa while applying?

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My overall GPA I believe was a 3.3, I did well in all my other courses so it balanced my GPA out and I also retook those classes

  • @heidygomez8134
    @heidygomez8134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi. I have a b in anatomy 1 and A in anatomy 2 and currently taking microbiology. Should I retake anatomy 1 again?

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hello love! & no I don’t think you should retake human anatomy. A “B” is not bad. Actually some schools average out grades if you take it twice, so even if you got an A the next time, it may not be worth an A still. I would stick with your B, that’s good and better than a C anyways

  • @ulquiorra3104
    @ulquiorra3104 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How? A D and F in science? There has to be more to this story. What was your gpa when you got accepted into the program?

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nope, no more to the story! I entered with a 3.4gpa I believe but that’s because I did well in all my other classes so it helped balance my GPA. Plus many pre-professional students fail science courses all the time and retake them, but it doesn’t always mean you won’t get accepted!

    • @TheMissAlira
      @TheMissAlira ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Toothbae God bless you

  • @emilym99
    @emilym99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    POST MORE

  • @KoRilla13
    @KoRilla13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait so you didn’t have to interview

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No I did not have to interview. I noticed that some schools require interviews as part of the admission process but U of M doesn’t

  • @VeronicaDiaz-iu1vs
    @VeronicaDiaz-iu1vs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're beautiful! you remind me of Denise Porter from white chicks

  • @UnpredictableAri
    @UnpredictableAri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    have you graduated already?

    • @Toothbae
      @Toothbae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi! Yes I have graduated, I am a licensed dental hygienist, practicing in a private dental office currently!

    • @yanellerr__
      @yanellerr__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Toothbae that’s great! how long were you in school before getting accepted into the program ?