AMEN!!! I got into dental hygiene on my first try. Did well in classroom but struggled in clinic. I ended up failing the first semester of my second year. I went straight into dental assisting program, became president of my class, graduated, got a great job, reached out to my hygiene program and have now been readmitted!!! I start back in two weeks!! Never give up on your dreams!! ✨❤️

I applied 2 years in a row to, probably, 10 different DH schools until I got accepted. Never give up!!

I applied to dental hygiene school five years in a row and made the wait list once. I felt like I was never good enough although I had good grades (they low key wanted you to have a 4.0 or a masters degree apparently) and a packed resume with lots of dental experience and community service. It shattered my heart that I never got in. I gave up on that dream I had always had because I didn’t see them letting me in after the 6th, 7th, or 8th time either… I am now an ICU nurse. Too dumb to be a hygienist I guess but not too dumb to save your life 🤷🏻‍♀️

Girl I'm so happy I found this video. I was denied/ rejected in June and I honestly thought I would be over it by now. I get really sad every now and then and today was so horrible for me. I honestly felt so bad, I started to doubt myself and I even wanted to give up. I had to submerge myself in positivity and let go of those negative thoughts. I know God didn't bring me this far to fail. This video really gave me hope thank you sooo much for sharing your experience. ❤

Sis I needed this. I have to reapply. I hate that it’s only once a year, but delay does not mean denied 🙅🏽‍♀️

What a beautiful message. My application was just denied. I did feel heartbroken because I worked really hard and got straight A's and it wasn't enough, but there is always next year, or a lifetime to follow your dreams.

I just got the acceptance on Tuesday. I was not accepted for Sep 2020, but accepted for May 2021. Don't give up, I am taking this break to work hard and get more money into my savings for school

I applied for the dental hygiene program at my uni for the second time this year (i didn’t get in first try because of my GPA was too low) and I’ve been really anxious and doubtful about my chance of getting in because I didn’t get the grade I wanted in one class that would help me raise my GPA. I’ve also been scared of getting rejected for the second time and I’m scared i’ll never get in. This video and the message you gave inspired me soo much and made me remember that God has a plan for us all and to trust the process. Thank you for sharing your story 💖. I’m going to trust the process and keep trying to make my dreams come true!

You've inspired me beyond belief. I applied to the dental hygiene program last year and sadly didn't get accepted but then I found this video and pursued my dream so I found my weakness and I went up 4 points on my ACT and today I submitted my packet for Dental Hygiene Admissions of 2022! My fingers are crossed and many prayers would be appreciated, I believe it is my time. Couldn't have made this progress without you!

Thank you for being so real! I almost cried when you mentioned the “learned helplessness”. You give me so much confidence, thank you! From the bottom of my heart 🥺

Love this💜 didn't get accepted twice, did ortho assisting (something I've always wanted), started a business I'm so passionate about and got accepted and starting this summer. Life works in the way it needs to

This video really touched my heart! I’m so stressed, I am applying to the dental hygiene program in two days and I’m so worried that I won’t get in. But just like you said, God knows what He’s doing. It’s all in His timing and according to His plan, not mine

I’ve done with all my prerequisites, and now trying to apply to several schools. I’m so nervous and pray every single day. Thank you for your video because it is inspiring me a lot😊

I just got waitlisted at 3 schools and i honestly really needed this. Thank you so much

Thank you so much for this video! I just failed the test to enter dental school and I don't think I've ever felt this terrible in my entire life... thank you so much for reminding me that there's still hope😊

I got the same question from one of a DH directors: “do you wanna be a nurse instead”? Omg, I got rejected sooo many times....doesn’t matter if you took extra prerequisites or not...Just never give up!!! And yes, I called the front desk lady, too. I asked her several times about my application status, so she left a sticky notes on my profile!!! Things happen for a reason!!! 💗

THIS! Exactly what I needed to hear. I am waiting to hear back to see if I will start this fall and I have been praying and stressing over this every night. Everything is in God's timing not in our plans. Thank you for this message.

Thank you so much for this. I’m applying the first time to the dental hygiene program this month and I’m so nervous about being denied. I also have a timeline and I’ll be heartbroken if my timeline doesn’t work out! But this video helped me so much to stay optimistic and trust the process. Thank you❤️

Hi Karla, I just came across this video while searching up videos on dental hygiene. I really want to become a dental hygienist one day and your video gives me so much hope and encouragement. Thank you for the positivity - I'll definitely rewatch this video from time to time again in the future!

I'm dropping out of Business school and hopefully moving to Dental hygiene. Thank you so much for the positivity!

I'm so scared right now because my GPA is very low. I really want to become a dental hygienist and was planning to apply this fall, right now I'm just working on getting my GPA. while doing that, I also shadowing at a dental office and work as a dental receptionist. I hope that i can get a good recommendation letter from my dentist and will put that in the application for dental hygiene program. hopefully i will get accept it! HEARING YOU MESSAGE MAKES ME WANT TO TRY HARDER. THANK YOU!

Thank you for your message. I'm a singe mom, working as RDA and I've been in and out of school taking pre-reqs for Dental Hygiene. I really wanted to be a dental hygienist so bad but I'm struggling financially too. Hoping and praying to finish my classes next year and start applying for the program in community college. I've been looking around about experienced hygienist like how it is to be in the program. I think your message is very helpful. Listening to your experience has made me feel so much to be prepared in the future. I've seen a lot of videos here but your video really touched me. Thank you.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your energy. I am looking forward to becoming a dental hygienist and this really motivates me. I am so excited yet so terrified. I’ll be starting my senior year of high school this year and looking to apply 2023. Thank you 💕

I’m still taking my pre reqs and let me tell you this video was such an inspiration for me!! Thank you sooo much

I was just rejected from hygiene school. I was only selected as an alternate candidate. I cried so hard. Thank you for making this video. I’m inspired to keep going and applying ❤

Hey Karla, I just found your channel and I already love you! I just started dental hygiene school this past Monday and man it’s been challenging. I also got denied from the program my first year applying but no way that was stopping me. I’m so grateful that I got in this year. Nothing is stopping me now :)

Hello guys and Karla. I am a now dental hygiene school student and this is my first year in WA. Luckily I got accepted in first try even though my English is not that great cuz I am a immigrant. I just wanna say thank you because this video was super beautiful. Dental hygiene school program is so so hard so, I wanted to give up. But after watching your beautiful video, I realized it was so stupid idea and encouraged me hard. Please don't give up until you get accepted, and I really hope you get in next year!

I’m so happy I found your video! I got my rejection letter on Monday, and I’ve been super bummed all day yesterday. After watching your video, I called all of the Dental Hygiene Programs in the state of Az, and started my application process for them. I’m not giving up! thank you sooo much!

Understand that there’s millions of people out there. Everyone wants a piece of the pie. The way the system works is so that a few people succeed and the others fail. It’s just business. It has nothing to do with merit or hard work. Don’t listen to all that toxic positivity bs. Don’t be a slave to extreme goals. Set goals that are realistic. You can achieve them all the time. Too many shattered dreams, student debt, high expectations, lust for money/material possessions, too many stressful tests, too much money invested with no outcome. Lots of energy, little relaxation, too little laughter , a lot of reading and typing, too much worry for the future, less contentment in the present.It’s like trying to find Eldorado. Be happy with what u have. Live in the moment. Don’t confine into the social construct of “success”. What society deems “ successful”. You make your own definition of success.

I thought about considering this career, but the healthcare programs are very competitive, especially with the prerequisite you have to pass and never give up there is always hope 🙏🏾

I was in school for Dental Hygiene and did not like it. I think it was a sign that it was not for me and I just was being stubborn because I told everyone that's what I was going to do. I am happier now with my business degree.

I actually got teary eyed for you even though I’m not in your shoes but because I’m getting into DH I’m sorry girl 😢 this video was amazing thank you for sharing your story makes me feel a little bit not as sweaty & nervous anxious 😮‍💨 a lot of my friends have had backside to med school so they switched up to Rad technician, assistants & before I knew it they were professionals, I know it’s not easy but man… it is such a hustle 😮‍💨

Central American right here! I just found out I did not get into the program last night. I keep telling myself god has a plan for me and my daughter and my time will come. It is so discouraging, but like you said this is "my calling." I Will definitely keep trying. Thank you for posting this. It helps me feel like I am not a failure. My time will come :)

Periodddd I Love you so much you don't even know, and i don't know you omg i cried, im going through this you are GODS gift

Hey Karla, Your video was so inspirational and I felt the positivity out of the screen, seriously. I’m applying this year for fall 2021💙

Thank you so much for this video. I was just denied yesterday, I did everything I needed to do, just didn’t have enough experience. I’m going to pick myself up off the floor and gain more experience and try again later this year.

I woke up at 3 am today realizing that I won't be able to start Hygiene in the fall as I planned. Thanks for your words of encouragement when I felt like no one could feel the hurt and disappointment I feel right now. There is light at the end, I am not deterred. Like you said, its just not the time, YET.

You’re my favorite hygienist hands down 💝 i love your energy, your wise words, your intelligence 🌞 You’re very inspiring and i love it ❤️

Honeyyyyyy your so right your so positive....great light and energy Your very inspiring....Thank you

Iv been a dental assistant for 8 years and I decided to go back to dental school for hygiene and let me tell you im so scared even though iv been in the field, because everyone is telling me its so competitive. I really want to be a hygienist! And im glad i came across your video because it gave me a piece of mind of if I fail at something its OKAY! To try again!! ♥️ thank you girly! 🙏🏼

I started junior college to get all my pre-reqs. For the dental hyg. Program and stopped when it got to science because I got a job working for my Dentist as an assistant than moved up as registered dental assistant, have met and formed many relationships with Doctors and co-workers, and am now 4 years later finishing the last of my pre-reqs Chem, Physio, Anatomy, & Micro. To be able to apply to the program. While working part time in the field already at a comfortable pay and my current job/clinic is encouraging me and supporting my transition to part time to fulfill my dream, is a blessing in disguise. Sometimes things need to go left for them to go right again. ❤️❤️❤️ Loved this!

This was one of the best RDH videos I have watched! ❤ Loved the positive message!

I usually don’t subscribe to dental field youtubers but you made my mouth quiver from tryna hold tears back. I love your positivity! ♥️

Wow girl. Firstable, I am so proud of you and you just you make me feel so inspired and full of positivity. I’m 20 years old. I’m currently living in Texas and I’m also from Honduras and I’m pursuing the Dental Hygiene program. I’m planning to apply in January at my school and to see such as successful person like you make me feel that everything is possible with hard work. I’m your fan number 1 and I lookup to you girl and thank you for all your vids! Ly 💙

I love your attitude! I’m in the process and hoping I get accepted!

I just found your KZfaq channel and omg you’re making me feel so much better😭😭 I’m currently 21 years old about to turn 22 I have changed my major like 3 times 😭😭 I’m currently taking my prerequisites to become a pediatric dental hygienist but lately I have been feeling very overwhelmed and discouraged since the DH is very competitive. I’m now stuck between being a pediatric dental hygienist or a pediatric dental assistant 😭😭😭

Thank you for this video girl !! One door closes but God will open up a door that no man can shut !! 🙏🏽🖤

You are truly the best!! I just failed my NLN Pax test. And you have helped me so so much!! Love you girl ❤️

I have the interview tomorrow and was scared about what if they don't like me. This video just changed my way of thinking. I worked really hard to get where I'm today. If I don't get in, it wasn't meant to be and I will still continue with my life. Thank you for sharing this:)

First time coming across your channel, watching this video BUT looked at your most recent videos and seen YOU MADE IT 🎉. Loved seeing you accomplished your goal!!! True representation of not giving up and succeeding ❤

You are so great. Truly my inspiration. I aspire to be as humble and strong as you. I want nothing more than to get into dental hygiene program. I’m starting my prerequisites this summer. I’m going to work hard for high gpa. There are 4 dental hygiene schools in my state. I’m going to apply to every single one of them next year. I’ve never been so determined in my life to work hard. Wish me good luck!

Thank you so much karla. Really from the bottom of my heart. I am applying this year to attend dental hygiene school next year and I’m so nervous and doubting myself. I want this so bad and I was so scared of failure until I watched your video. You gave me hope and helped me to feel more calm and comfortable and to trust god and his timing. Thank you for this video this really gave me motivation and inspired me to keep going and keep working hard! Dios te bendiga mi amor! I wish you nothing but happiness and great things!

Thank you to motivate me and give me such a great energy. English is my second language and I’m scary of that but positive people in social media and everywhere around me give me such a wonderful energy and ideas that helps a lot.

I REALLY appreciate this video. Thank you so much. There needs to be more videos showing ourselves self compassion even in our failures ❤️

My story is a little different. My GPA is 3.7 and I had everything that I needed!!! They called me and I didn’t pick up and they told me unfortunately since I didn’t pick up the phone. My application is thrown away. (I was expecting a letter or email) Now I have to wait ANOTHER year It just sucks that a year is wasted over something so silly. Now I just have to sit and wait it out ):

Wow. I have a lot to say about this video. Firstly, this is by far the BEST KZfaq video I've ever seen! Your words are extremely encouraging and I can tell that you are super genuine (& gorgeous!) I've been taking prerequisites for the DH program at my school for the past year and I apply this Spring. I haven't really figured out why I want to be a hygienist (still unsure of what career I want to pursue) but hearing your reasons for applying for the program really spoke to me. Watching this video has encouraged me to work hard for the things I want. Definitely looking forward to more of your videos (new subscriber after watching this video) 💕

I'm still waiting to see if I'll be accepted. I'm so glad I found your video.

I found out I was placed on the alternate list. I really appreciate you creating this video. It has helped me in so many ways. If I am not able to start this Fall, I will definitely reapply next year.

You’re so inspiring! Thank you so much for this video and your words of encouragement. I feel like this process has been filled with so much self-doubt but hearing about others peoples journeys and how they have gone through similar obstacles makes me want to push myself even harder. This video really helped more than you know, I appreciate it and you so much thank you love💓💕🌟🌟

This was meant for me to watch I will watch this video when I feel like I can’t !! My story is not over ❤️

Hi your talking all facts, like i feel all what your talking about.i failed to get in dental hygiene program at my first try and i was so disappointed at myself. Now im going for my second try and it true i feel so helpless and i feel like i cant do it, but thanks for the motivation tho. Ill try my best to get in no matter how many times, wish me luck. Thanks for the positive vibes...

I applied 2 years in a row now and still haven't heard anything from school. even though i am working as dental assistant for 6 years and know most of procedures but still rejected 😔. I believe because of my Gpa. I only have 3.5. well still waiting with little hope

This video is so inspiring! Thank you so much, you are such a blessing! God richly bless you!❤

I'm so grateful for your video, right now!!! Thank you so much ❤️

I love this !!! I love this cheering!!

Thank you!! Needed to hear this God bless you❤

I really needed this, thank you girl!!!!

Love this, so wise

Thank you for sharing your experience, I don’t think I would have been brave to share my failures like you do but it’s such an inspiring video. I’m also looking into becoming a dental hygienist and feel a bit nervous 😬

Thank you so much for your advice, I needed that motivation

Thankyou for this message! So encouraging ! Xxx

Very motivational and encouraging thank you for this video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I really enjoyed your video! You really inspired me! I was thinking of doing my prerequisites but when I started them I was crying and losing hope because of how hard the classes were. I started to get scared by the science classes because I’m not that good in science. Dental hygiene was the only thing that caught my interest before I went to college. I’m still debating if I should pursue dental hygiene or go into business. I also received a two year scholarship for an associates degree and I want to use it for something that I want to do. But I feel lost right now

I just found your videos and I’m so glad! I’m planning on applying fall 2021 and I’m a nervous mess! Lol

I failed too, I just got the the result. It's heartbreaking. 😩

Jesus loves you! Just call upon His name and everything will be okay 🕊 If you want to receive the truth & willfully accept Jesus into your life, its this easy.. say this “Dear Lord Jesus, come into my heart. Forgive me of my sin. Wash me and cleanse me. Set me free. Jesus, thank you that You died for me. I believe that You are risen from the dead and that You’re coming back again for me. Fill me with the Holy Spirit. Give me a passion for the lost, a hunger for the things of God and a holy boldness to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. I’m saved; I’m born again, I’m forgiven and I’m on my way to Heaven because I have Jesus in my heart.”

Hey thank you so much I feel slightly better.

This video was very helpful. I’m struggling with pre reqs and it’s been a solid 3 years. It’s so frustrating because I’m struggling with this one math and the college won’t let me complete any biology or any sciences unless I pass that math. But I’ve passed my psychology. That’s a science right ? 🤷🏽‍♀️ Any Helpful tips with that ? I’m just lacking motivation. It’s so hard taking this math class online. I’m confused on what to actually do about this and I feel like I’m wasting my time really.

Thank you so much 😭 I’m applying for the dental hygiene program wish me luck.

This is me now I have A on my prerequisites specially my science and A&P I have been a dental assistant for twelve years and still didn’t get in

Awww! I love love love love you!!!!

Beautiful sayings!!!

So informative!!!

I’m having a hard time with pre reqs 🥴 I need to get pass this math class. & A&P 1&2

I am hoping to find out if I got in pretty soon! I’m so nervous🤞🏾😭

Hi! Question! I heard the clinical trials are brutal! How did you get your own patients for the exam?

omg I needed to see this video.

Love your videos chica!

Where can I ask you some questions? I’m trying to know certain exact steps to take and what to do need advice.

I mostly have c in all my request and now I don't even know if I can get in any school

I applied and got rejected because my science GPA is too low and even though I had a lot of background I still didn’t get accepted. So I gave up and now I’m taking health services administration and I hate it, but I’m not really sure what I can do about it because there’s only one school in my state that does dental hygiene and that’s the one I got rejected by. Do you have any advice because my counselor pretty much told me I really was not gonna get in.😓😭

Hi Karla ! I’m going to be applying to the program next month and I am so nervous because my gpa is not the greatest… after this fall semester is over in December, I’m hoping I can bring it up to a 3.05… do you think that I have any chance? I’m already in my third year of general studies and I feel like I’m so behind and that I’ve wasted so much time:(

Great motivational post!

thank you ❤

what school did you apply to ?

I hope you see this. How was mailing in your application? I heard it takes a while. I have to disclose some background information of a past mistake when I mail it in. Do they email or call you that you got the license or do you have to check the dentpin page?

Woww LOVED this video thank you for making it

Was this is high school or college that you failed your chemistry class

Am in my junior year of high school and I have a lot of questions, I want to become a dental hygienist but I don’t know how to start and I feel for much pressure

You are very awesome 😮