dental application

  1. L

    FAFSA Application: Before or After Acceptances?

    Does anyone know when we are supposed to submit FAFSA? At my interview in september they said to do it as soon as FAFSA opens, but from SDN threads etc it doesn't seem to matter as long as its before the deadline of March/April as dental school is rolling admissions. I've called about 3 dental...
  2. summerlagrace

    Anyone else ADEA Portal Down

    I've been trying to view my application status for the past week and it has not once allowed my webpage to open. Is anyone else having this problem?
  3. S

    /What are my chances at getting into UIC?

    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...
  4. D

    Sooo, what are my chances of getting in?

    This may come to shock to most but I still haven't sent in my application, and now seeing the general trend of applicants usually do so before September, I'm thinking it's too late. I haven't applied yet because I wasn't and still am not completely satisfied with my stats. Many people have told...
  5. M

    Where do I go from here? (Low GPA, non-trad)

    I graduated summer of 2016 with a BS in Biology. My GPA is pretty awful: it's a 2.63. I was unfocused, unmotivated, and immature during undergrad and didn't put in the effort. Even worse, my grades show a declining trend as I lost more and more motivation as the years went on. I decided I...
  6. A

    Summer Graduation

    Hey guys, This might vary from school to school, but I was hoping someone can help me with this; I will be graduating summer of 2018 and my official transcript which states that I have graduated will be released in August. Will that prevent me from joining Dental school? Will schools require my...
  7. D

    Transcript "credit"

    Theres a section about credit when adding a course. Am I supposed to put down the credit I earned or how many credit hours the class was(credits attempted)?
  8. D

    PLEASE HELP

    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...
  9. K

    Dismissed from dental school-reapplying

    I was dismissed from dental school after having to repeat the first year. I believe I have grounds to fight this decision in court but am worried how it would affect my chances when reapplying. I was having difficulty during my first year academically,but was excelling in lab and clinic. I was...
  10. niagra_falls

    low GPA dental schools?

    hi all, I just calculated my overall Science GPA and it's a 3.0, my overall however is a 2.8. I was wondering if there are any schools that would be willing to take me with a lower GPA. I have not taken my DAT yet but am studying for them right now. the only school that I know of is MIDwestern...
  11. T

    DAT in late week of july late for 2017 cycle?

    I have been studying for the DAT now for 4 weeks and averaging a 18AA 19PAT overall. I would like more time to study so that I can get a 20AA. Would taking the DAT in the last week of July still be considered early? I submitted my application on June 5 and my gpa is verified and LOR are in. Plus...
  12. S

    BioChem Online

    Hello. I am applying to dental schools this year and most of them require biochemistry. During my undergrad years I was unabe to take biochemistry at my school. I have a community college near me that offers Intro to Biochemistry (CHM 260) If I take this course at the CC in person can it fulfill...
  13. D

    Describe employment experience in dental school application

    Hi, I am applying to dental school. For employment experience, I was hired as a student cook by an on-campus dining service during freshman year. Then, I was promoted to student manager. What should I write for the "title"? Student manager or student cook? How could I count the hours?Thank you.
  14. rasaini

    Individual letters and committee letter

    Hi everyone. I am planning on submitting my ADEA AADSAS application but I am really confused what I should fill in the evaluation section? Should I request a committee letter or individual letters? In case I want to send both what should I do? Because my committee letter will reach schools very...
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    Gun smithing on Application

    I am preparing to apply to dental school June 1st and I know that there is a spot on the app where you can talk about your manual dexterity. Should I include that I do gunsmithing as a hobby? This includes woodwork, fix and repair, and restoration. I just do not want someone to throw away my app...
  16. C

    What more can I do for this coming cycle?

    Hi everyone! I've been lurking around for a bit but made this account to get some advice from you all as I'm driving myself crazy with worry. I applied back for the 2016 cycle but got no interviews. I am positive that it was because of my GPA has I had a really tough transition to college and...
  17. D

    I am international student here who got in a dental school. ASK ME QS, love to help

    Hi guys, Through years of driving, I finally can become a dentist in US. FYI, I am from China, but I did my undergrad and grad schools in U.S. I know there might be a very small amount of Chinese are going into healthcare field. WHY? I have no idea. When I was starting this journey, NO ONE...
  18. T

    Academic Dishonesty

    In the fall semester of junior year (currently junior in spring semester) I was caught for colluding on online homework and was given a 0 for those assignments. One of my close family members had just passed away and had struck me in a way I had never felt before. I was very depressed and it was...
  19. F

    Uncertain/need advice please

    oGPA: 3.4 sGPA: 3.47-3.5 DAT: 20 AA/ 21 TS/ 20 PAT Received B.S. in Neuroscience from USC. >100 hours of volunteer/research with UCLA dental school and UCI School of Medicine (pediatrics dentistry). What are my chances and how many schools would you recommend that I apply to? (Californian...
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    Physics for pre-dentals

    Hello, I am an undergrad at University of Michigan and want to apply to dental school this upcoming cycle. I took all pre-req classes at the university but took physics 2 in South Korea during the summer. Will I have to take physics 2 again at a U.S. university or is it fine? Thank you in advance.
  22. C

    When would be a good time to start taking the DAT?

    I will be finishing all my pereqs by spring 2018. During spring 2018 I will be taking Organic Chemistry II. Would I be able to also start preparing for my DAT in the spring and take it before June because I plan on also applying the same year? Also what is a good way to start preparing my...
  23. L

    Recommended classes before applying?

    I am wanting to apply this cycle, but I am wondering if I have enough science classes to be a competitive applicant. -I have taken 2 Bio semesters, 1 genetics/molecular bio semester, biostats, 2 gen chem semesters and the first organic chem class. -My current GPA is 3.84 -I will be interning...
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