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Hello everyone, Up until recently, I was a pre-med student. I am entering my senior year of college and I need to figure out my path, especially when it comes to prepping for the entrance examinations. After shadowing some MD's I realized that while the profession is immensely rewarding, it may...

Ok so here’s the deal. The last two years I have let my overall gpa and science gpa both fall to a 3.3. Of course it wasn’t due to a lack of care as I have worked a full time job, attempted to overload classes as I missed a semester due to a surgery, and played baseball. I am set to graduate...

Hi friends. I'm going over the numbers for loans right now and it's a bit nerve wrecking. For those who are out of state or going out of state, are you planning to take the full loan amount? If not, how much would you try to cut out? What are you guys doing to minimize the debt? The questions...

The ADEA AADSAS instructions state: "Volunteer: Volunteer work done outside of the health care field; for example, working for Habitat for Humanity, tutoring students, participating in or working for a fundraiser walk or blood drive, etc." Why does it say "outside of the health care field" ...

I want to start a pre dental honor society on campus but we already have a pre dental club. The club is pretty much non existent. There have only been a few meetings this semester and only about 5 people at each meeting. This club could have so much potential but is poorly ran. I have so many...

I applied to this cycle and I am on the waitlist for the upcoming cycle. However, admissions say the class seems steady and full. For this reason, I would like to ask you guys if I should go ahead and reapply for the next cycle. My DAT is as follows, AA18, TS 19, OC 19, GC 19, RC 17, QR 16 PAT...

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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...

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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.

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...

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

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...