pre dental

What schools do you think would give me the best look at? I finished an undergrad degree with GPAt 3.67 and GPAs of 3.53ish. I got a 20AA on the DAT, around 150 hours observation, nearly 50 hours of undergrad research, 1500 hours of patient interaction from working as a physical therapy...

Hello!! I jut discovered this forum, and I think someone can help me!! I am taking classes to become in a dental hygienist, but I want for sure to be dentist. I did two years of dental school in my country, but when I came here you know a new life, more responsibilities, I decided to get into...

Hey everyone, I come to you as a very nervous applicant seeking advice. BACKGROUND: Application mailed out: 7/8 Overall: 3.34 Science: 3.21 DAT: highest attempt was 19 AA, 17 PAT / most recent DAT attempt was 17AA/17 PAT (Unfortunate I know...) Great LOR, PS, extras, volunteer (400+ hours)...

Hello SDN! I'm currently a first-semester freshman, and majoring in health sciences. I wasn't really sure where to put this topic, so I figured this might be a good place. I've been looking up different ways to apply my major in some form post-bachelor's education, and 4 different pathways...

Hi, hope all is well. I am selling a brand new package of 2016 Kaplan DAT Online prep course materials (BRAND NEW (in their original wrapped packages) books and Flashcards!!-I paid $1499 for the entire course. Excellent and comprehensive resources! 1. Kaplan DAT Review Notes: comprehensive...

I need to fulfill my requirements for Orgo 1 and Orgo 2 labs before matriculating. I wanted to know if any of you have experience with taking the Organic chemistry Labs online through UNE. Thanks

First post here, so please cut me a little break. Long story short, I am currently taking my second semester of organic II with the lab. All my time is focused on this at the moment. I know I need to study for the DAT, and plan to within the upcoming months. My issue is, it has honestly been a...

I was wondering if anybody with some experience of personal statements would be willing to look over mine. Send me a PM if you are able to. Thanks in advance.

I made the switch to pre-dental from pre-medical within the last three months and am trying to apply this summer (taking DAT in two weeks). I know, a bit crazy but I completed my shadowing/pre-reqs and have a decent amount of extracurriculars so I thought I would give it my all this summer...

recently i was trying to signup to take the DAT and apply to dental schools through the ADEA AADSAS website, but not till recently i was reading about people who had submitted their applications with ADA, are there any differences between them or are they the same?

I have 21 AA 22 TS 22RC 19 QR 16 PAT, 3.93 GPA for both science and non-science. Every time I try to feel good about my score the 16 on PAT jumps and punches me in the face. How much is the 16 on PAT going to affect me? do schools just cut you off without looking at other stuff if the PAT is...

OK, so here are my stats... (One thing to know is that I am in no way stopping or giving up on this dream. I thrive on motivation an encouragement, however am a realist an appreciate any help in areas I need work on. Please feel free to leave any advice, comments, insight and experiences below...

Hi guys I'm sorry if this has already been answered before but I couldn't find a thread on it. Do I need to pay the USC processing fee ($85) now or after I receive a secondary? I submitted my ADEA AADSAS app and am currently waiting for my DAT scores to be uploaded. The wording on the USC...

Hey all, I have a question regarding the requirements for the application. I am planning to take the DAT mid-late July next summer and planning to apply as soon as I get my score. But, I am not taking physics 2 and Biochem till my senior year (both pre-dental requirements) Would that affect my...

I just finished cliffs AP bio and everyone is saying the physio section sucks so what would u guys recommended is a good source for that section??? Videos? Notes? I have the Kaplan blue book but have not touched it thus far lol..And Not feralis notes pls, the physio chapter on those notes is...

Hey Guys, So I to took all of my science pre-requisite at a university. However, I took organic chem lab at a CC because the university organic chem lab was all filled up and I wanted to graduate on time. Do you think Tufts will accept this 3 credit lab or would they make me retake it at the...

Hi! I am a high school senior committed to pursuing a career in dentistry and I am looking for 6 Year (or 7 year) bs/dds programs to apply to. What would be some good, affordable options for me? I can afford to pay around 275k-325k maximum for my entire tuition. I have already considered Uop...

I recently got into both the George Mason Advanced Biomedical Certificate Program and the Cornell University/Division of Nutritional Sciences Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Health Studies. I've heard a lot of negative reviews on George Squared and not too much about the Cornell...

The god of science recently told me that and increase in temperature would increase the Kw of water and that hot H(2)O is slightly acidic. I understand the temperature is one of the few things that can affect a rate constant and that increasing it would increase the amount that water splits up...

After seeing these two post, Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread and Application Timeline Thread, I realized there is so much I don't know about the application process and it's a little overwhelming. Could someone explain the process to the best of their ability? What is AADSAS? Why does...

I have a 2.86 GPA and am wondering if I should do a post bacc at the georgesquared program (Advanced Biomedical certificate) or wait a year and apply for a masters program. Which would strengthen my application more?

Hey guys I am currently applying to CU and I wanted to know has anyone completed the questions/essays in the Supp. App.? There was no mention of limits that I found on the website but I just wanted to make sure that I did not overlook it. The Supp App is in paper form but it only gives a few...

Hi SDN'ers, while I am planing for my Fall class schedule, I am kinda having a conflict with which type of physiology class to take this Fall. One class is an intro to human physiology class with lab but it's a lower division class (btw, I'm going to be a senior student this Fall), so I don't...

I have heard that it is good to select a different major than biology or biochem for pre-dental students. Would a health sciences degree in health management be a good major selection for undergraduate studies along with taking the required pre-requisite courses?

I will be taking Orgo 1 anatomy and genetics this upcoming semester and want to take the DAT sometime in February/March. I was going to study everyday for it and go hard core during winter break for a month. Is this advisable to study for the DAT during school and since j haven't completed Orgo...

What is a better program for pre-dental students Cornell University/Division of Nutritional Sciences Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Health Studies or GeorgeSquared's Program - GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Hi guys, I made this thread for all those who are applying to SMDEP 2017. Post your stats. And if anyone that applied before got accreted please help others by posting your stats and the schools you got accepted. Thank you and good luck.

Hello everyone, First of all, I am only a high school student who just graduated, and I am going off to University of British Columbia in Canada this fall. (I currently live in Canada and am a Canadian Citizen) Of course everything is very important such as EC activities, Volunteer hours, DAT...

Just had a quick question about the application. Could I submit the application while still waiting for the letters of rec/committee letter? Because I was told that would take two weeks and everything else is already ready to go so can I submit the app while the committee works on my letter...

Our dental practice is looking for an individual pursuing a career in dentistry. During the course of a year as our intern you will have the opportunity to learn essential clinical skills as well as how a successful practice is run as a business. The office is low volume that allows time for...

Hello, I took the DAT 6-16-16. I submitted my application right after I took the DAT. My GPA just got verified today and I am still waiting for my DAT scores to show up. My APP should be sent out to my school within the next 2 weeks. What are my chances? Here is a list of the schools that I...

I have currently finished my first year of college at a state school as a biology major and I'm thinking of transferring to University of Pacific for their pre dental program because that is what my career choice interest involves. I did okay my first year in both chemistry and biology with...

I am very interested in OMFS and have been wanting to become one since middle school. The problem is I am scared about the debt from dental school and that it will keep acrueing throughout a residency if I specialize. Can anyone help with opinions or experience please?

So I was a little misinformed at my school and was told my stats are a little low. I think they're pretty good and I just want other people's opinions that I am not crazy and my advisers were wrong. BCP: 3.62, without -/+ = 3.69 Science 3.73, without -/+ = 3.78 Non-Science: 3.85, without -/+...

Hi, So I had a couple questions about a DO/DMD program since I heard about it and was interested. I love both medical and dental field and am leaning towards dental but want to be involved with medical field. Is DO/DMD an option? What are the business aspects and advantages of a DO/DMD? What...

Hi, just thinking ahead for my next year's app cycle, will the statistics classes be considered towards the science GPA? I have taken 1 stat class called "Stat 133" with a "Concepts in Computing with Data" as a title and 1 stat class with "Public Health 142" on it (this class is a bio-statistics...

I know that ADEA AADSAS takes all grades into account for their GPA calculation, but the official calculation page also says that "Many college/universities count only the 'new' grade in the repeated course(s) in GPA computation" in case you've repeated a course. Does anyone have a list or know...

Hey guys, I am taking in the fall Orgo I A&P I Genetics I And in the winter Orgo II A&P II Microbio Cell and Molec Any tips or suggestions you guys have for me? I would greatly appreciate it. I am teaching Orgo and memorizing anatomy from the book and previous teacher PowerPoints during the...

Excellent study sources for the DAT. This set of books came with the $1200 Kaplan course I took to prepare for the DAT last fall. This Kaplan material guides you through lessons with tips and strategies to help you reason through this exam. Used these materials to study for the DAT in 2015 and...

First and foremost, I do not mean to offend anyone. I've started to look into Masters programs to do after graduation in order to increase my chances of getting into dental school. I watched a video on the school's website and it seemed like a shady ad for the program. I also read very...