Everything is looked at at our institution. Sure DAT and GPA matter but every school looks at that. Overall, it's important to see your passion and dedication to the profession. Every application is thoroughly reviewed so there is no way to quantify how important those factors are. They're all very important. We have a class of 80 so we're pretty selective in the students that will comprise the incoming class.
In my opinion, I don't see anything wrong with this since you had nothing to do with it, although it is unique to see two people contribute to one letter when they both could have written one independently...
I can't chance you but check where your stats stand at Columbia. I cannot stress enough that the statistics that are shown on the website is just an AVERAGE. As you probably know, averages do not determine the cutoff, a score that does not exist at our institution. We look at applicants comprehensively and not just by numbers.
well, I don't see why not. I don't think they make a difference in the type of Hispanic...I really have no idea.
I think it could work. Sorry for misunderstanding you. Yea...that could definitely work
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I'm from the Pre-Dental Committee of ASDA at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and I'm here to answer any questions that you may have regarding the DAT, grades, application process, interviewing, etc. I understand that getting to dental school is a formidable stride so I'm here to lend you a hand. I can gear my perspectives specifically from the eyes of Columbia, or I can answer any general questions that you may have.
It would be great if you could post any questions, concerns, and/or comments here so I don't have to go rummaging through threads to see if I forgot to respond to someone. I will also act as floaters, answering any relevant questions from current threads to make your lives easier.
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yea man...it was actually a pretty tough decision. The numbers worked out ok. Together, we would have saved about 60,000 combined by heading to Texas. I probably would have chosen Texas, but Columbia has always been her dream school for medicine and her parents did own an apartment in the area that they were willing to give us for free...so we made the decision to head up north.
Thank you...I can't say that I'm not nervous, but good luck to you as well in Boston
In my opinion, I think they would because like other people have said, I don't think they distinguish you as a different kind of Hispanic. Although, I'm not too sure on how or who they consider to be URM.
Sep 5 is the first date of when interviews will be conducted, i presume.
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Well, the school isn't in Harlem. It's in Washington Heights--they're two different neighborhoods. I live three avenues away from the school and it's incredibly more affordable, comparatively speaking. It's really up to you.
From what I know, all the interviewees have had an amazing time being hosted by current CDM students. I'm not sure what information you're trying to obtain here. If you can clarify that, I can answer to the best of my ability.
