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I'm very new to this platform. I am a recent first gen graduate who plans on entering health professional schools (dental school); however, because I have academic setbacks (GPA was the problem, which I had like 3.2-3.3 and a low science GPA with repeats in classes), I decided to...
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Date of submission: June 4 (planning)
Overall GPA: 3.82 (3.4/3.5 with retook class)
Science GPA: 3.41 (with retake)
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.3 (with retake)
DAT score (include AA and all sections): first attempt: 16, second attempt: 380(19) , third attempt: taking june 17
State of...
Answer: C
Let X equal to the number of electric toothbrushes
Then 3X is equal to the number of soft toothbrushes
M is the number of medium toothbrushes
1/4 = m/16
4m = 16
M = 4
x+3x+4 =16
4x=12
x=3
Answer is 3/16
Hello! I know it's difficult to predict, but I was hoping to get some honest and realistic feedback on my chances of receiving an interview. I'm a non-traditional applicant, and this will be my first time applying. I'm a Texas resident and plan to apply only to the four Texas dental schools.
I...
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I need some feedback on my DAT score and how my chances are at getting in. Im only applying to UNLV (my state school) because I really want to go to that one. Im really happy with my personal statement, I also feel like I will get good LOR. This is the new scoring AA:390 (18) QR:370 RC:380...
extremely thankful to be in the position and have narrowed down my list to these schools. I really want to specialize as well.
UMB (OOS)
Pros
-offers instate tuition after first year
-Rich history
-great facilities
-smaller class size of 130ish
Cons
-Baltimore, a bit scared of the safety...
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I met with my pre health advisor about this during my sophomore year, and she said it was fine, but I am freshly worried about this again as a senior. My gen bio credit was fulfilled by an AP credit, so I was not placed in genbio my freshman year (first years are not allowed to choose...
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Hello! I made this thread to answer any questions anyone may have, and also for all of you to connect and discuss.
I am a former postbacc student, now current dental student. Please let me know if there's anything I can answer or help with.
I recently got accepted to Roseman and NYU. i know everyone says to go to the cheapest but my concern is that I go to Roseman and struggle clinically upon graduation more than I would in NYU, in which case I’d prefer to pay extra for better quality education and preparation.
NYU
Pros
-an hour...
Overall GPA: 3.485
Science GPA: N/A
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: N/A
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 19AA//20TS (20OC, 19BIO, 21GC)//20PAT//19QR//18RC
State of Residence: Indiana
Major: Biology (BS)
Minor: Psych + Chem
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No
Shadowing Experience: 150+ Hours...
Hello! I am looking to apply next cycle and want some input on how I can improve my application in the next year. I am suuuper anxious and already taking a gap year, and I really want to only take one. Here are my current stats:
Date of submission: June or July 2025 (hopefully)
Overall GPA: 3.7...
I was desperately searching for info on this before my exam, and I took it yesterday, so I thought I’d weigh in :)
BIO- I scored EIGHT POINTS HIGHER than my highest bio score on bootcamp tests. Maybe I got lucky and was given a good test, maybe boot camp really does over prepare you. I am a bio...
Hi! I took my DAT yesterday and wanted to share a breakdown of my scores!
Background:
I am an incoming junior with a 4.0 GPA and part of an accelerated program. I spent six weeks to study, however with unexpected changes in my personal life I really studied for a total of 4.5 weeks. I would...