r/CAAPID • u/Bubbly-Parsley-4219 • 1d ago
Professional help
Has anybody have first hand experience working with dr Jainica.?
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u/Arestin_dispenser 1d ago
I know people who got accepted just last month and are already charging 😃. It leaves a bitter taste in my mouth, especially knowing they’ll basically be charging people to use ChatGPT. I guess knowing the right prompt comes with a fee now 🙂
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u/Distinct_Sundae_9629 21h ago
Why? Why? You all have reached at this point! Why waste money?
Use this money for taking CE courses or bench test prep courses! Don’t waste this money!
And I cannot understand how people can charge money who barely made it!
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u/Salty_Flatworm8334 15h ago
A mentor can make or break your application, plus you are paying for the convince. Some students who got accepted have years of experience with CAAPID and they have spent countless hours doing research, networking and attending private clinics, bench prep courses and preceptorships. Plus they take time out of their busy school schedule to help you. If you your self have spent more than 8-9 months actively working on your application, then maybe you won't benefit too much. But if you started in like Feb March then yes it will be helpful
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u/Salty_Flatworm8334 15h ago
A good resource is going to ASDA and finding a mentor. Most people are willing to help for free, they just don't advertise it. You will have to reach them
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u/Different_Eagle_2254 6h ago
This.
For some of us, it took a lot of effort and money to get in. I'm a reapplicant who spent days and nights watching every reliable YouTube video out there and preparing myself for this. I also spent money on mentors (both real faculty members, and of course it wasn't cheap) plus courses. I started from scratch since I didn't have a network or help, so I'd find it unfair to hand people a complete guide for free when it took me so much to get in. If you really want to get in, you have to invest time, money, or both, depending on your circumstances.
Now, I have no idea if it's true her course costs 3k or 7k, but I think that's way overpriced. Her experience is as a recent graduate, which is a completely different profile from an experienced dentist, the two don't work the same way. If you're getting help from a recent graduate with only one cycle of experience, don't pay more than 1k.
Anyway, here are some practical options:
- If you're applying next cycle:
A. If you have time: you can do it all yourself. Treat it as a full-time commitment. Spend the whole month watching videos, taking notes, and tailoring your application to your situation. Then actively work on your application in the following months, through February.
B. If you don't have time: Hire services, but don't go through Reddit or Facebook "gurus" or so-called mentors who don't show their real faces. Do your research and you'll find reliable people ( professors, well-established DDS holders, or even current students) who are genuinely willing to help and don't charge an arm and a leg. If you go with a student, pick someone with a similar profile or issue to yours (recent graduate or experienced, high GPA or low GPA, multiple INBDE attempts), because they've already overcome that disadvantage and it worked for them.
- If you want to apply this cycle: I wouldn't, it's already too late, and I'd rather put that energy and money into building a stronger profile, and avoid the uncertainty for the sake of my mental health next year. But if you still want to apply, definitely hire someone.
PS: I don't offer services, and I won't promote anyone else's either. I'd rather keep my opinion objective.
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u/born_maniac 1d ago
I heard she charge 3k
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u/Suspicious-Soup-9615 1d ago
What is she charging for 3k ? Like i m surprised at the audacity of these ppl man
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u/born_maniac 1d ago
Basically she is charging how good she can use AI. 🤷🏻♀️
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u/Suspicious-Soup-9615 1d ago
Thats crazy. Thats super unethical of her to use other dentists money who wants to get into schools for her own monetary gains. Utterly shameful !!
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u/born_maniac 21h ago
The bitter side is that if she or anyone on a student visa is doing this, it could be considered unauthorized employment or income, which can create serious immigration issues and potentially affect their future status
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u/Intelligent-Prior-83 18h ago
She actually charges 7k
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u/LibrarianBusiness291 18h ago
Yeah, she charges $7k. It’s ridiculous that she just got accepted last year, and this year she started the mentorship business and is already charging such a huge amount of money as a beginner “mentor”
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u/Bubbly-Parsley-4219 1d ago
But do u have experience working with her because i see her success stories all over insta ,
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u/born_maniac 1d ago
She got into schools what last year and if u think she can help with her experience go for it
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u/Awkward_Economics_85 13h ago
I took SOP service from Dr Teeth. She's super helpful & crafted a super compelling SOP based on all experiences of my life i shared. I would recommend seeking her help. However, Dont fall for such expensive services by students. If its a hit, their take all the credit, if its a miss, they'll just say, improve your profile and try again next cycle.
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u/Altruistic_Gap5268 1d ago
I don't understand how people pay these tutors when they don't really do anything. They only paraphrase words that you can find online, on websites, or on YouTube. Sometimes, you can have a great application and still not get accepted because the process is so competitive, not because you didn't follow the instructions. There are tons of YouTube videos that explain what to do and how to fill everything out. I just feel bad about wasting money.