dental admissions

So my everything is in on AADSAS! Only heard back from NYU stating they got everything. Should I contact schools to make sure they received everything? Should I contact schools that received everything, when people usually expect an interview invitation? This waiting just making me a bit...

Hello fellow pre-dentals, I just completed my application with the submission of my DAT scores (20AA/18TS (20Bio/19Orgo/16GenChem/19QR/22PAT/24RC). I applied to 9 schools and UMD was honestly one of my top choices because of the price and how practical it is. They, however, emailed...

I’m applying to dental schools this cycle and am wondering if I have a chance of getting interviews at decent schools. My stats are- 19AA Bio- 21 Orgo- 20 Chem- 19 TS- 20 PAT- 18 GPA- 3.73 ( Graduated in 3 years ) sGPA- 3.52 Decent amount of shadowing and ECs with great rec letters from close...

Hey guys, I took the suggestion of applying before I completed my DAT. At the beginning of June, I submitted my applications to UCLA, UoP, UCSF, Western, USC, Rutgers, and Maryland. Now that I finished my DAT, I am trying to figure out which other schools I should add. I am a California native...

Hey everyone! I’m new sdn and I wanted to use my first post to gather some opinions. A little about me— I am a veteran of the United States Air Force and current student-athlete. While in the military, I served as a dental assistant and was awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service...

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Hey Guys, So I am currently almost done sending out all of my apps, and for my gap year I was originally planning to work part time as a research assistant at the UNC School of Dentistry. They wanted me to start as a volunteer, and when I gained some experience I would then start being paid...

Hello Pre-Dental Students! HoHoKus Dental Associates is looking for an aspiring dental school student to intern with us this year! This job will require you to interact face to face with patients, market our practice on social media, help fill our schedule, get insurance breakdowns and shadow...

I was going through my application and saw this question on some of the schools. "Is there anything else you want (dental school) to know that is not included in this application? " Does anyone know how to answer this question. I don't know what to write that I haven't already said in my...

So I retook the DAT and is very disappointed in my score: PAT: 20 QR:18 RC:15 Bio: 19 GC: 17 OC: 21 TS:19 AA: 18 I was intending on applying this cycle. I have a 3.37 GPA because I messed up my first year of college. However, my GPA has been trending up and my past two semester's GPA has been...

My stats: gpa 3.4 sgpa 3.3 DAT 23 I am super involved and have 4 board positions in clubs and have a job on campus I want to apply to UConn, BU, Tufts, Touro, UNE, and UPENN should i apply to more, options like Case western???

Hey everyone, Thank you in advance for your help. I just completed my junior year of undergrad working towards a B.A. in Chemistry. I have a cumulative GPA of 3.88. Overall, I feel behind the ball in my decision to pursue dentistry since most of my peers have experience and have already taken...

I didn’t get into a class in one of my semesters and ended up with fewer graded units (~ 8 science) + 7 PNP (4 teaching) = total 15. I don’t want to seem like I’m trying to take easy courseloads to increase my gpa. Is this something to worry about? Please let me know your thoughts.

Hello I am working on my AADSAS applicaton right now, and I am wondering how to link my interfolio account with my AADSAS application? I have a couple of LOR's in my interfolio already do I need to send LOR requests through the AADSAS app also?

Hi, I'm going to apply to dental schools this upcoming cycle in June 2018 and I need suggestions on schools which I can apply for that I have chances to get into. DAT: PAT-19 QR-18 RC-17 Biol-27 GC-21 OC-23 TS-24 AA-21. (I'm worried about my PAT, QR, and RC scores especially the 17 with...

I have been calling them but I am not reaching anyone and its keep saying at this time circuits are busy. Is there a specific number I can call. I tried calling as early as 8 to even 2 in the after noon but still can not get anyone. I even emailed the admission but I got no answer. My question...

If we are planning on submitting our application the day the deadline opens (June 5th I believe), does this mean that we need to have our evaluators finished with their letters by then? Or are they able to send it later? Will this affect how quickly they will look at my application? My school...

Hi! I am applying to dental schools in the 2018-2019 admissions cycle. I have a 3.67 GPA 3.52 science GPA (with +/-). My DAT scores are a bit low: PAT 19, QR 19, RC 21, Bio 17, Gen Chem 21, Org Chem 23, AA = 20 200+ shadowing hours 2.5 years of organic chemistry undergraduate research (1...

so basically I have a 2.9 right now I will be applying for dental school this may and by the time My grades for this semester get here I will most likely have a 3.1. However I got a d+ in organic chemistry1 a B- in organic chemistry 2 I failed anatomy and physiology 2 and retook it for an A at a...

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hi guys, was wondering what my chances are of getting into any dental schools in the states with my current gpa and what schools i should apply to. So i graduated from a Canadian university with an average of ~70% (i know it's low ): ). I am currently finishing a dental hygiene program and was...

Hey everyone, I will be applying for Dental School in the upcoming cycle. I am getting a LOR from an instructor at my 4 year university and another from a dentist. For my third letter, I was thinking about asking my chemistry professor (PhD) whom I have kept in contact with for over 3 years...

I have wanted to become a dentist since I could remember how to think. I am, a female, 21, a junior in a good private college. Both of my parents are dentists in PA, pediatric and general. I have had my dental radiology health and safety certification since I was 17 and have worked at their...

Hey guys! I know there are a lot of Facebook groups already in place to help us. HOWEVER, you can never have to many resources. Please join my group, "The One Where We Get Into Dental School," I would love to see my group grow with people whom share the same interest. Let me just say, I...

Hi guys, I'm trying to get some input on a school decision I need to make soon. Any input from students at the school/graduates will be much appreciated. I'm OOS so it's expensive for me either way. I don't think I will specialize at the moment unless something really strikes my fancy. My vision...

Does having a 3.8+ change my standing as an applicant? Is it worth adding a class to go from 3.79 to a 3.8 before applying?

I've recently been accepted to both Michigan and Penn. I'm a Michigan resident and even received Michigan's scholarship, so financially I feel like I should attend Michigan. However, my interview at Penn was amazing and I fell in love with the school. I'm not sure if all that extra debt is worth...

Hello everyone, I was accepted to both of these programs yesterday and would love your opinion regarding which I should choose! Also, I still have an interview scheduled for A.T Still Missouri for mid-December. Do you recommend that I attend it? I never thought I would be in this position of...

Hi everyone, I'm a pre-dental student in NC. I have a few concerns and questions about a few things. To start off I'm a freshman in college but I came in with my associates of science degree currently at (57 credits, after this semester I'll be 72 credits with 67 credits remaining), I have had...

I applied to 8 dental schools and so far have only heard from one. I was wondering are there any schools still worth applying to? My stats are 22 AA, 23 TS, 23 Bio, 21 Gchem, 25 Ochem, 21 RC, 19 PAT, 19 QR 3.61 overall GPA and 3.53 science

Hi all! Im an Illinois resident and i was wondering what you guys thought my chances at getting into UIC dental school are.. I already know I am at a disadvantage, because I completed 50 credits at a community college..:unsure: Community college gpa: 4.0 (I completed that in a year, 10 credits...

Hello Everyone, To keep this concise as possible I will get straight to the point. I had a 2.4 gpa and raised it to a 3.4 and hopefully I can raise it a tad bit more by the end these last quarters. However, what i'm worried about is the retakes. I got a D in calculus 1 & 2 and failed calculus...

Hey guys if you could chance me or tell me what my odds are that would be great. I studied long and hard for the DAT and got so darn nervous and choked. I submitted my app. Jun 10th and took the DAT Aug 11th and my app was complete Aug 23rd. I applied to 19 schools. Any feedback or advice would...

DAT: 22 AA; 23 TS; 22 Bio; 23 GC; 26 Orgo; 22 RC; 17 QR; 22 PAT cGPA: 3.19 sGPA: 3.17 BCP: 2.97 ): 2nd time applying. 4.0 Post-Bacc for 19 semester hours. Applied toward end of July. Any chance at all? Thanks in advance.

I am in a really strange/scary position.. I took the DAT last year and scored a 17 AA and retook it couple weeks ago and scored a 16 AA (breakdowns are below). I am not sure what went wrong on my second DAT, I used bootcamp, mikes videos, chads, make bio notes etc. I must say....I should've...

My app is about 90% done and just trying to knock out my PS. Already have my 4 LOR and have/currently shadowing 4 dentists and tons of volunteering/working hours in research. I've been out of school for 3 years in technical sales and before that I received my MBA & Master's of Medical Sciences...

Hello guys, I've been lurking on these pages for a few yours now but since I'm in the situation I'm in now I figured I should finally create an account ask ask for some advice. So I'm in a pretty unique situation as of the moment, I'm currently a 2nd year chiropractic student preparing to take...

Hey, So i am looking to apply to dental schools and my undergrad GPA is 2.9. I am currently doing a Masters of Biomedical Sciences program at Rutgers. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions about which schools i have the best chance of getting into as well as what i should do in order to...

Alright, guys. I'm now going to be one of the many many students that have posted this exact thread probably, but I'm hoping some of you can help put my mind at ease a little bit. I am currently filling out my dental school application (where has the time gone...) and I figured I'd give some of...