Not quite sure where you heard that from. I know for a fact that Penn certainly does expect applicants to have enough shadowing to know what they are getting into. It may not be 200 hours, but 20 won't cut it.
Just wanted to jump in b/c I see your a UPenn student!
GPA: 3.79;
sGPA: 3.81
Credits: Biochemistry at two 4 year universities (University of Toledo and West Virginia University)
DAT: 21AA, 21TS, 29 OC, 19 GC, 20 Bio, 19 RC, 17 QR, 21PAT,
Shadowing: 320 hrs (general dentist/orthodontist)
Volunteering: 650 hrs (Elderly care, University volunteer at basketball and football games (face painting and farm guide) Biochem student ambassador (spoke with prospective students and families about WVU), Volunteer Ortho assisting at a practice outside Pittsburgh), Operation Christmas child and several others.
Research: No research currently, but will be working in a lab this fall
Work: 1.5 years with Kaplan, waitressing, Bio supplemental instruction leader, chem tutor, Biochem TA
Leadership: Worked with Provost and President at WVU to initiate the building of a new tutoring center on campus
Residency: OH
Letter of recommendation: Orthodontist I shadowed and worked for, 3 science professors, teacher from HS that I lived with (character letter), and Committee letter from WVU.
I am applying to OSU, WVU, and that's it so far. I was wondering if I would have a shot at UPenn? Any other schools you would recommend?
Thank you!
