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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...
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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...
Date of submission: next cycle
Overall GPA: 3.5
Science GPA: 3.4
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.3
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 20AA
State of Residence: North Dakota
Undergrad Attended: University of North Dakota
Major: Medical Lab Science
Minor: Biology
Minority NO, but Asian
Reapplicant...
Hello! I originally planned on going to medical school but decided on dental after undergoing extensive dental work and being inspired by my dentist last year. This set me back as I planned on taking the MCAT this past summer but changed my plans. I don’t think I have time to study enough for...
I will be reapplying to dental school during the 2022 cycle.
Unfortunately, due to personal issues, my GPA has dropped and I have received some less than satisfactory grades in Microbiology and a few other classes. I plan to retake but I am still so worried.
My stats:
GPA: 3.2 (3.6 last...
Hello there! I was grateful enough to gain acceptance to multiple dental schools, but I am currently trying to choose between 2 schools, Columbia and UPenn. I know cost is going to be a huge factor, but I personally plan on leavingg my current state so in-state tuition doesn't really matter to...
So I'm finishing up my masters at Rutgers Biomed, however, I came in as premed. GPA has been a 4.0 but due to undergrad and copious credits I took, it only brings it up to above a 3.4. I'm Asian so if I continue w/ medicine I'm most likely going to osteopathic school. I'm not okay with becoming...
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Currently, I am a second year undergraduate majoring in bioengineering. I am in a bit of a predicament and am in need of advice. I made a stupid mistake and received a grade of ‘XF’ in organic chem 2 in the summer prior to my second year. I had a 4.0 my first year, and the academic infraction...
3.58 cuml. GPA, 3.37 sGPA. I have 4 publications as a first/second author, but also did get a C/ in Org Chem1/2. I have good shadowing hours and letters of rec, and volunteering.
I applied to 11 schools and received 2 interviews from my safe schools so far.
Undergrad: UNC-Chapel Hill
Major: Biology, B.S
Application verified: 7/27
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My stats are cGPA 3.63, sGPA 3.36, DAT 23AA, 22TS, 23PAT. I applied to UNC, UMich, ECU, UB, UPitt, USC, NOVA, UK, Tufts...
I took the DAT last week and I’m not super happy with my score in QR. ive heard that some universities can look past a low QR score if the rest of the scores are adequate, and I think I fall in that category. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll have time to improve enough on QR to retake before...
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I am a little confused about how future courses option work for dental schools. Any help is appreciated.
I am missing microbiology and organic chemistry lab prerequisites for one of the schools that I'm applying to. And to be eligible to apply, I'll put those courses in the future courses...
Has anyone applied to dental schools with a GPA slightly below 3.0? If so, is there a list of dental schools that look at applications holistically, and accept low GPAs but high DAT scores?
Hey guys,
I think it would be a great idea to post about the events that are going on at different schools so that people are informed and can attend!
These can include things like interview prep days, shadow/visit days, preview days, pre-dental days, etc. These can also include things hosted...
Date of submission: Mid-June
Overall GPA- Undergrad: 3.0
Science GPA- Undergrad: 2.9
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.3
Masters GPA (ongoing)- 3.6 (will most likely end with a 3.7)
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 22AA, 20TS, 22 PAT, 21 GCHEM, 19 BIO, 24 QR, 24 RC, 21 OCHEM
State of Residence...
I've applied to dental schools for the 2019 cycle with a 3.4 GPA, sGPA 3.1, 15 AA, 15 TS. My DAT scores made me very discouraged about dental school. But I retook the DAT a couple of days ago and still didn't do so great. I've scored 17 PAT, 16 QR, 16 RC, 17 GC, 17 BIO, 19 OC, 18 TS, 17 AA. My...
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so i am planning to take my dat july 7th or 8th but i am going to have the other aspects of my aadsas completed. Should I just submit and add my dat on later or wait for my dat before submitting it?
First time posting, so sorry if I'm doing this wrong.
But I got an acceptance into CNU College of Dental Medicine for their first class ever later on this year. It is a brand new school.
Just simply asking for any general advise if it's a good idea to accept? Is there anything I should...
got into both programs, thoughts on which is better?
Boston Oral Health Sciences Masters - 12 months, ~57k and 32 credits
Barry University Masters in Biomedical sciences - 18 month track (could potentially finish by summer 2022), ~34k and 34 credits
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I got into 2 masters programs and 1 post-bacc. I am having trouble choosing which one would be more beneficial in helping me get into dental school and also what program will stand out to dental schools while applying. What I hope to get out of the program is proving to dental...
Howdy y'all, I am currently an undergraduate senior at Texas A&M University. I am applying to dental school this semester. I have been working on my application for a while now and I am very close to being done. I am worried that I might not make it into dental school on my first try, thats...
Hi everyone! I can’t seem to find the answer to my question anywhere. I need two LORs from two science professors. I am already getting one from my orgo I professor. Would it be weird to get the second one from orgo II professor? Or gen chem professor? Should I ask another science class...
So, you want to be a dentist? This post will guide you through the dental school admissions process and how to get accepted.
What you’ll learn:
Overview of the dental school application process: Primary, secondaries and interviews
General dental school application timeline and information...
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I have a mild form of deutan(red/green) color blindness. I was wondering if any of you know if oral surgery residencies test for color vision? oral surgery is very competitive, and I don't want to work so hard and spend so much time just to get disqualified because of something...
Master of Oral Health Sciences (MOHS) for pre-dental track students at University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine prepares college graduates to more effectively compete for dental school admissions and/or pursue other health sciences related careers.
The program is now accepting...
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State of residency: CA
GPA: 3.70
sGPA: 3.71
Volunteer hr: 400
Shadowing hr: 67 (currently working at a dental office to get more experience)
DAT scores: AA: 20
other factors: Mentored and tutored first-generation & underserved students at my university for...
Hi, I know my stats are really low but I'm really passionate about being a dentist. I am planning to apply for this cycle and am an international student (here on F1 visa) and a re-applicant. My stats:
Overall GPA: 3.4 (upward trend, cursing myself for not focusing during the first 2 yrs)...
Hey guys I want your opinion on potentially adding more schools to my list. My stats are as follows 3.73 cumulative GPA and 3.75 science GPA, I got a 24 AA and TS and my resume is decent with lots of exposure to the field. Also, I have NY residency. The one thing I can admit is that I feel as...
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I was in 6-year Pharm D program at Rutgers - New Brunswick for a bit and then took a gap semester
Then, transferred to School of Arts and Sciences (biggest school with the most majors) within Rutgers - New Brunswick where I finished my Bachelor's degree recently
When I tried to...
Hi everyone, I hope everyone is going through this chaos of pandemic well. I have a question regarding my prereq courses. I know that most schools require 8 semester cred of Biology. I have 7 from general bio( 2 semesters of lecture +1 semester of lab). But I have Microbio+lab(4 credit) 2...
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I hope you all are safe during these tough times. This may be a bit annoying as I'm sure you have heard the same questions again, but I am curious as to how a slight upwards gpa trend looks for dental school? So to further explain, I started my college credits in high school at a...
Hi guys, as you can see by the title, I did not get into my top choice dental school.
The school I will be attending is a nice school with nice people and I like my classmates so far , but I can't deny that I'm a little bitter.
I feel like sometimes SDN is full of people with top scores...
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currently podiatry student
I have a 3.6 gpa from my masters in biomedical , 3.6 science gpa
3.3 undergrade cumulative
I have tons of volunteer experience, was a organic chem ta for a year
plan on getting dentist shadowing hours this summer/fall
planning to take Dat this summer as well
if my...
Hi Everyone! I applied this cycle and have not received any interview invites. The biggest problem with my application is my low GPA. My stats are oGPA: 3.3 sGPA: 2.97 DAT AA: 22 TS:19 Bio: 19 OC: 18 GC:19 RC: 27 QR: 25 PAT: 18. I know I need to improve my GPA, but I am unsure of the best way to...
Maybe it's the stress of midterms and everything getting to me, but I was hoping if anyone out there would be willing to be objective and give me any advice if possible?
I'm currently a 4th year student in a Canadian University majoring in Psychology (Honors BSc). It's been my goal to go to...