dental admissions

I recently withdrew from a DO med school mainly due to academic performance. I have taken some time and realized that I still want to have a career in healthcare, and that dentistry aligns more with my personality and goals (hands on learning, establishing relationships with patients, able to...

Hello everybody, unfortunately microbiology with the professors at my college are infamous for being gpa destroyers. I am not a terrible student by any means (3.7 gpa) but also not the greatest with hard classes like this. For certain dental schools microbiology is required, but I have the...

Welcome to the DAT & OAT FAQ and Student Score Hub by DAT Destroyer This thread is a free resource created to help pre-dental and pre-optometry students succeed. Whether you have questions about the DAT, the OAT, or just want to connect with others on the same journey, you’re in the right...

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Here’s a high-yield DAT biology question for anyone prepping this cycle: The bacteria involved in the production of dental caries is…? A. Streptococcus mutans B. Enterococcus C. Yersinia pestis D. Streptococcus pyogenes E. Bordetella pertussis Answer: A is correct! Explanation: The...

TL;DR: Is taking Orgo over the summer realistic and looked upon well by admissions? Does starting in the spring at a community college put me behind? Could I take the DAT in the summer of Junior year (Junior year not being complete) and still be competitive, or does my spring start already make...

Hang in there! The only thing tougher than waiting for a dental school interview is… well, actually, nope — that’s pretty much as tough as it gets. 😅 But seriously, you’re right on schedule. Most schools don’t send all their invites at once, and it’s totally normal not to hear anything in...

Hi everyone! I recently got my DAT score back, and I got a 450 AA and a 400 PAT score. Is this good enough for dental school?? From the ADEA conversion chart pdf, I believe my AA score is a 22 and my PAT score is a 19 on the old scale. I am entering my third year of undergrad but, right now, I...

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Date of submission: June 4 (planning) Overall GPA: 3.82 (3.4/3.5 with retook class) Science GPA: 3.41 (with retake) Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.3 (with retake) DAT score (include AA and all sections): first attempt: 16, second attempt: 380(19) , third attempt: taking june 17 State of...

Hey all, I'm looking for some feedback on my list of schools I'll be applying to and some feedback about if DAT retake is necessary. I'm looking for schools with good specialization rates and preferably a medical school based curriculum. Date of submission: N/A. Will submit ASAP. Overall...

Hi! I recently decided to commit to the pre-dental route, as I have been undecided between pre-med, pre-pharm, and pre-dent all of undergrad. I am currently a junior and am wanting to apply this cycle, and will most likely take the DAT in April. I am scared that this quick turnaround might hurt...

does anyone advise taking any free courses for dental school

Hi there, I recently retook the DAT and am worried about my QR score. Will this hurt my application? Recent attempt: PAT: 20 QR: 17 RC: 19 Bio; 24 GC: 24 OC 20 TS: 22 AA: 21 my overall GPA is a 3.74 and my science GPA is 3.67

Hi as title says I'm kind of thinking about dental school because of OFMS. I I’ve shadowed an OMFS in both the office and hospital setting and I have been hooked on the complexity and investment into each patient. Ever since I got to see a split osteotomy planning and actual 8 procedure I just...

Date of submission: June 4th Overall GPA: 3.94 Science GPA: 4.00 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.00 DAT score (include AA and all sections): 20 AA, 20 Bio, 24 GC, 22 OC, 18 QR, 20 RC, 19 PAT State of Residence: California Undergrad Attended: if you want to include this Major: Molecular Biology Minor...

Currently pursuing a CS major at a respected university (top 40) with 72 credits completed, I've had a change of heart towards dentistry. After 2+ years of mental health issues and acting like an idiot I’ve completely bombed my GPA.(2 flat) I’m currently in the middle of a 2 year leave of...

Hi guys, new here. So this has been on my mind lately and I haven’t been able to think straight. My overall GPA is 3.32 with all of my undergraduate studies combined. I obtained a 3.29 GPA after 2 years at a community college, a 3.55 GPA at the university i transferred to and, the part that’s...

Hey, I am a foreign-trained dentist and I am on an F1 Visa with OPT Work authorization, I passed my iNBDE exam and got my result on 19th Nov, 2023. I am yet to give my TOEFL exam which is on Jan 3rd. So, considering TOEFL takes 2-3 weeks to send back the results and I saw the tentative deadlines...

Hey everyone! I applied in middle of August to 12 schools and only heard back from one school rest still says recieved/under review. I know I applied a bit late but i am seeing people getting interviews who applied in august and i feel like schools have tossed my application in 'unsure' pile. Do...

I am completing an application and got this question: 3. Describe an instance where something in your life didn’t go as planned (academic, personal, professional, athletic or other). • How did you meet this challenge? • What resources did you use to overcome the setback? • What would you do...

Date of submission: June 5th, 2023 Overall GPA: 3.39 Science GPA: 3.19 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.08 DAT score (include AA and all sections): FIRST ATTEMPT: AA 16 PAT 18 QR 14 RC 19 BIO 17 GC 15 OC 14 TS 15 SECOND ATTEMPT: AA 18 PAT 18...

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Hi there!! I have 2 C- grades on my undergraduate transcripts in a gen Chem course and the gen chem lab. I went on to complete a masters in bio and in that program I got As in both Biochem classes I took, and I retook the DAT and scored a 21 in GC and a 19 in OC. I’m a reapplicant to dental...

Hi there, new to the field and want some advice on how to move forward based on where I am currently. I know it’s not a complete WAMC but I am deciding if I need a masters, etc, so any insight would be incredibly helpful!! Date of submission: 2025 Overall GPA: 3.438 Science GPA: 3.192...

Hey, I am getting ready to apply to dental schools and came in a sticky spot. I just recently took the DAT and didn't do well (16AA), I was seeing if whether I should apply anyway and let them know I will be retaking the DAT in advance or If I should submit everything when I retake the DAT...

Date of submission: Mid June Overall GPA: 4.00 Science GPA: 4.00 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.00 DAT Score: AA: 24, PAT: 23, BIO: 26, OC: 25, GC: 25, RC: 22, QR: 24 State of Residence: NJ Undergrad Attended: Small public school (in-state) Major: Biology Minor: N/A Minority: No Reapplicant: No...

Hi guys, I've been lucky enough to be accepted into both dental schools. I am from Los Angeles and would obviously have to move out either way and both schools are an equal distance away from me but I was wondering: which school would be better for me career-wise especially if my plan is to...

Hiiiii, I have around a 3.25 GPA and a 22 AA and 23 TS on the DAT, I was wondering if you guys think I have a chance of getting in this cycle or if I should wait. I also have 2 leadership positions, 100+ shadowing, 70 volunteering hours, and a couple other extracurriculars as well.

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Hi, if anyone recently has had experience with the endodontics residency application process, could you kindly answer the following questions? 1) if applying early is important, what would be the latest date that is still considered early enough to be competitive? 2) Is it possible to submit...

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Date of submission: Have not submitted, planning on submitting June 1, 2023 Overall GPA: 3.3 Science GPA: 3.4 Deleted. — School list: **** NEED SUGGESTIONS! UF NOVA Lecom midwestern az NYU

Hello everyone! This is my first time posting on a public platform, so please be easy on me lol.:1geek: I am a senior in high school, taking classes at my local community college as a Dual Enrolled student. By the time I graduate high school, I will have around 90 credits (my AA and then some)...

Hi all, I'm considering doing the Roseman Master's in Biomedical Sciences program to strengthen my dental app and potentially land a seat in Roseman's dental school. I was curious to know if anyone here tried it can provide feedback. Thanks!

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my thread, any advices are greatly appreciated! :biglove: Date of submission: next cycle Overall GPA: 3.45 [term GPA: 3.5 - 2.65 - 3.55 - 3.15 - 3.26 - 3.69 - 3.62 - 3.92 - 3.75 - 3.79] Science GPA: 3.38 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.49 - 2.79...

I'm a first year grad student, started this fall semester (Sept). The dental cycle is opened, and I do not know if I am allowed/can apply now even though my first semester grades will be released in December (after my final exam grades are posted). I also took my DAT last year.

H/T @Fencer reposting to other relevant forums The 2022 Virtual NIH Graduate & Professional School Fair is a Virtual Event with attendance of most MSTP/MD-PhD directors and administrators. It is free and open to all potential applicants. It does require registration. The NIH GP Fair will...

Hello, I recently retook my DAT and did terribly, but I really want to apply this cycle. I’m not quite sure what to do- whether I have a chance at applying (or wait until next cycle), and if I should retake the DAT in late August and send a letter to the schools that I will be applying. I have...

Hi guys!! I just finished my junior year of undergrad. I took my DAT in May of 2022 after about 8 months of really discontinuous studying. I used multiple resources, but only parts of each so don’t feel like you need to purchase everything you see below. Because I took it immediately after the...