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    Masters or Post-bacc? Abysmal sGPA 2.76 & oGPA 3.0 for aadsas gpa pls help

    Okay, (this is my first post on SDN so I apologize if I'm a bit ignorant to finer details of posting etiquette) I recognize with massive clarity that I'm in a horrible situation, and I'd really appreciate some advice. I've finally mostly, gotten past the sad stage and now I just want to improve...
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    Science Teacher to Pre-Dental

    It was once my goal to become a doctor while completing my undergraduate studies, but then I deterred away from it due to financial issues. Moreover my GPA is trash: 3.02 overall; 2.1-2.3ish science (I can’t remember, but it is in that range). I am presently completing a MBA in Finance (I...
  3. BlackStar90

    Charles R. Drew University Master of Science in Biomedical Science 2018 thread

    Hey everyone, I thought I would make this thread in case anyone had questions about this program. Cheers!
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    Meharry MHS 2018

    I could not find a thread for this year's accepted class so I'm trying to be proactive. Hopefully this will help with spreading information, as well as getting to know everyone early. This is my first post, hope I did it right.
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    Chance me - Predental Admissions Chances 2018-19

    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...
  6. Lynndent

    Retake DAT 3rd time? Below avg stats

    Hi this is my first time posting and seeking advice on SDN. I applied very late this cycle (November) to a couple of schools and retook the DAT late November. I received 2 interview invites in February and eventually was waitlisted at both schools. I later received a rejection from one of the...
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    How is the outlook for dentistry?

    I'm planning on applying to dental school soon and I've been doing some reading lately on corporate dentistry vs. private practice. IMO, after all the work that needs to be done in order to become a dentist, not becoming my own boss by working for corporate dentistry seems very unappealing. Will...
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    Can I handle dental school?

    I'm currently a junior in undergrad with a 3.63 overall and a 3.5-3.6 science (not sure exactly what it is atm). I achieved my current GPA by giving absolutely everything I've had. I'd say I'm only slightly above average when it comes to the speed at which I can understand difficult new concepts...
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    Application Advice /VCU Cert question too

    Hey everyone! I am just going to get right to my question(s): I am a current senior who has applied to post-bacc/masters programs and currently I have been accepted into VCU's CERT. I am still waiting to hear back from George Squared. Do you think its worth applying to Dental Schools...
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    DAT Breakdown 2018 (19 PAT/20 QR/25 RC/18 BIO/16 GC/25 OC/18 TS/20 AA)

    Hello! I am planning on applying this June, but am a little worried about my numbers. I have a 3.0 GPA and I didn't do super well (Bs and Cs) in my core science classes in undergrad. I don't have high hopes in terms of top schools, but would I be able to get in to any schools with my GPA + DAT...
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    DAT Study buddy in Houston, TX

    Hello, If anyone is interested in studying for the DAT together, I have most of the popular DAT study tools & Subscriptions and don't mind sharing. Direct Message me :) Let's conquer this test together!
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    Planning to Reapply

    Hello friends. Title says it all. This is my first time applying and I got waitlisted at the 3 schools that I interviewed at (applied to 12 schools total). I was given another invite but could not attend because of timing and financial issues :/. I applied late July. Current stats are 3.48 GPA...
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    Personal Statement for reapplicant ... after 3 years?

    I applied in 2015 and didn't get in so I waited to build my app and now I am applying this year. Do I include the fact that I applied in the past in my personal statement? I have read on several of these posts that you can just update the old personal statement with the new stats and information...
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    Chances for Acceptance?

    Currently I am a sophomore pre dental student with a 3.47 overall gpa and a 3.73 Science GPA. I was just wondering about chances of acceptance with these stats and also what DAT score would put me in a competetive range with these stats! I would appreciate any advice.
  17. Dentalman1234

    Dental School chances?

    Hey guys, I'm a Junior in college doing a Human Biology major and was wondering what my realistic chances are of getting in to dental school. I have yet to take the DAT which I'm doing after I take organic chem 2 in the summer. Also I have a stuttering problem which I filed as a disability at my...
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    Advice for a semi-non-traditional

    I'm a biology major at a top 40 university (USA) with a liberal arts curriculum. I entered school without any clue about what I wanted to do with my life and, long story short, that theme has pretty much painted my entire experience here. I'm now a second semester senior and I'm considering my...
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    post bac/masters program that guarantee an interview to dental school

    I know LECOM has a post bac/masters program that guarantees an interview to their dental school.Which other schools do this too?
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    Online pathophysiology from UC Berkeley extension

    I am currently enrolled in the online pathophysiology from UC Berkeley extension with Peter Niloufari. Has anyone taken this course? If so how hard was it? I am actually nervous about taking my first exam because it will be timed. Need some guidance. Thank you.
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    Worried whether I have what it takes to pursue dentistry??

    I am a freshman and I am worried whether I have what it takes to make it through pre-dental coursework and make it into dental school. I've spent my first year so far as an undecided major and took gen-eds and got a 3.84 my first semester. In high school I got a 3.91 with a 1160 on the SAT (I...
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    DAT Study buddy in Houston, Missouri City, or Sugarland Texas area.

    Hello guys! Having a study buddy/group can be very helpful getting ready for the DAT. So if you’re interested in studying with me, inbox me :) Houston, Missouri City, Sugarland Texas
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    UCLA PREP?

    Hey did anyone apply for this summer's UCLA PREP? If yes, do you know when we're getting our decisions? (either early decision or rolling) OR has anyone ever participated in this program before? If yes, what was your experience like?~ Thank you!
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    First Time Applicant/Reapplication -- Advice Please!

    State of Residency: WI Major: Biology Minor(s): Chemistry and Leadership Current Career GPA: 3.27 Biology GPA: 3.2 Chemistry GPA: 3.14 DAT Scores(AA/Science/Organic/General/Biology/RC/QR/PA): 19/19/18/18/20/20/17/17 Application Date: Late June/First week of July Schools I applied to: Western...
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    Good enough gpa? HELP!! pre-dental

    Hi everyone, I am a double major in Philosophy and Biology (I know they are very different.) My first two years of college I had to work full time because I had to pay for college while I was a full time student too. I did my best to keep my grades up and did well on biology, got A- on both...
  26. whosnisarg

    ECs during Undergrad

    Hey, guys! :) Starting my undergrad at Montclair State University (Major: Molecular Biology; Concentration: Medicine; Minor: Public Health) with the hopes of going to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (I’m applying for their 7 year program my junior year to be more specific). I was wondering...
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    Updating School on things I did last semester?

    Hi guys! So I had 3 pre-dec interviews (2 waitlist, 1 on hold) and 4 post dec interviews. I wanted to send out a pdf of things I have done this past semester and that I will be TAing next semester to schools that I haven’t heard back from and the ones I am waitlisted to. I already did my...
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    Should I Retake the DAT?

    Currently in pre-dental , I recently wrote the Canadian DAT and scored as follows : RC:21 Bio:20 Chem:22 PAT:19 AA:21 oGPA 3.93 sGPA 3.87 I am fairly confident I could do better on my PAT as I was rushed because I spent too much time on the keyholes (due to the fact there was no visible...
  29. oral_surgery_life

    MCPHS DENTAL HYGIENE B.S (PRE-DENTAL)

    Hi, I am a freshman (Biomedical engineering-WPI) who intends to transfer to MCPHS-Boston to attend the Dental Hygiene BS (pre-dental) program. This is because I found out the school seems to provide clinical experience, located at Boston (closer to my acquaintances) and the tuition fee is...
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    Residency Question

    Hi all, So I plan on applying to dental school in the next cycle and had a question. I know that many schools give preference to residents of their state. I was planning on moving from Pennsylvania to Texas this May (2018) and applying to TX dental schools the same month though TMDSAS. I was...
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    Considering dental school..

    Hi, I am a junior in college, up until this semester, I was pre med. I am considering switching to pre dental because of a life experience. In 2016 I was diagnosed with a tumor in my mandible and in the summer of 2017 I went through the process of getting my tumor removed and I am currently...
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    For Sale DAT Study Materials (Used these and got accepted 12/01/2017!!!)

    I took my DAT in January 2017 and recently (12/01/17) was accepted into dental school. These are the materials I used to prepare for the exam and I highly recommend this study package to anyone who really wants to pass the DAT exam with high scores. Selling bundle for $250(USD). This bundle...
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    Resume template help!

    Hello, im trying to create a resume to submit for the dental schools to see, but i do not know which template will stand out the best. Does anyone have a template that i can use and fill out my own information? I feel like every template I've chosen does not have a nice setup and makes the...
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    low 2.7 gpa, any pharmacy school or dental school (with postbacc) I might have a chance at?

    (Hey guys, so this is my first time posting on this forum, so please if I've asked an already answered question, forgive me, I'm still trying to figure my way around on this lol) So currently looking at the pre-req classes that I have left and given that my gpa is pretty low :( would...
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    UNC (OOS) vs. Michigan (OOS) vs. Marquette (IS)

    Where would you go and why? context: I'm a WI resident
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    Has anyone heard from UNE ?

    Hello ! I’m just wondering if any of you from the West coast got any acceptance call from UNE ?
  37. Sortie

    Human A&P vs. Regular A&P

    Many dental schools recommend taking A&P, so I decided to register for "Human A&P". My college also offers Physiology by itself (not Anatomy however) but its an upper level biology course so I thought that Human A&P would suffice for dental schools. I still have time to take it off my schedule...
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    DAT Studying Plan Over Winter Break - Your Thoughts/Advice?

    Hello everyone, I've been lurking for quite some time now and decided I needed some advice and peace of mind on my ideas for the DAT prep, since I've already seen some amazing support system on other posts! I currently have a 4.0 GPA (including Chem 1&2, Ochem 1&2, Bio 1&2, Biochem, Anatomy &...
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    What career should I choose

    Hey guys I'm a senior in high school who has been pretty set on becoming a Nurse Anesthetist but I'm having second thoughts. I'm just thinking that since it is going to be a doctorate degree by the time I'm in CRNA school that I should just do pre-med or pre-dental rather than nursing. There are...
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    Non-Traditional Student Advice - Prerequisites

    Thank you!