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I recently failed out of medical school and am currently looking into other long term career paths I can go into. Many people have mentioned PA/nursing which I am also considering, but I also am trying to see the maximum number of options I have, which includes dental and podiatry. I know that...

Hi All, I need help deciding my path forward for dental school preparation. I have an undergraduate bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance (3.42 GPA) from UK (now I’m a US resident) and have taken around 20 credits(4.0 GPA) for US based courses (irrelevant to dental) so cumulative is around 3.5...

Hi everyone, I am a senior with a 3.3 cum gpa as of now wondering if I should do the UNE postbacc or their masters program. Has anyone here done one of these programs and would you recommend? I am of course not happy with my gpa and would love to improve. I have around 1500+ of dental assisting...

SN1 vs SN2 is one of the most tested reaction mechanisms on both the DAT and OAT, and many students still struggle to decide which pathway a substitution reaction will follow. Dr. Romano breaks down the key concepts step-by-step in this short teaching video. What this video covers: • The...

Can You Solve This High Yield DAT Chemistry Question? A catalyst affects which of the following? a) Increasing the overall enthalpy change b) Lowering the energy of the reactants c) Increasing the activation energy (Ea) d) Providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy...

Hello everyone I am Mishel. I am currently a High school senior.And will graduate at the age of 16 As I am graduating I have completed an associates degree and took Dental Assiting CTE classes at my High school where I have received a Dental assisting certificate and took the NELDA examination...

Hi everyone! I have a quick question and would really appreciate any advice. I completed my TMDSAS application about a month ago, but I haven’t submitted it yet. Someone told me that schools won’t review my application until my DAT scores are released, so I’ve been hesitant to submit. I took...

Hey Guys, 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...

To whoever reads this. I need some advice for applying. I recently took the dat and didn’t score as well as I’d hoped for; however, I feel as if my application otherwise is strong. I have a 3.78 cgpa and a 3.6 science. I also have about 700 volunteering hours at a free clinic, a soccer coach...

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...

Hi! I was put on the upenn dental waitlist today and was wondering if anyone had any experience getting off this waitlist. Is there anything I can do to improve my chances of getting off the waitlist? What are my chances of getting off. It’s not end of the world if I don’t get in but i would...

Hey everyone, this is my first post on this website but I’m feeling very disheartened and just wanted advice as to how I should move forward. I applied to dental school this past cycle and did not receive any interviews. I was rejected from the majority of schools I applied for and am currently...

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Hello, 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...

Hi all, I feel very discouraged and depressed after the decision day, and I am trying to stay positive getting my head up, but it has been difficult. Just to give you a background about my application: 1. I am working as a part-time DA at general practice (three days a week) since June 2023 2...

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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...

If you're an aspiring dentist in the United States or Canada, you know the importance of the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). This comprehensive exam covers a broad range of topics and subject matters, and passing it lets you gain admission into dental school. To achieve the best results, approach...

My DAT and DAT Destroyer Success Story I am thrilled to have completed the DAT exam with great results. My heartfelt thanks go out to Dr. Romano, Prof. Barengolts, Nancy, and the entire Orgoman team for their invaluable support. I'm particularly pleased with my scores, especially the 28 in...

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Preparing for the Dental Admission Test (DAT) is no small feat. For many pre-dental students, the pressure to perform well can lead to significant test anxiety. This blog post aims to provide effective strategies to manage DAT test anxiety, so you can approach exam day with confidence...

Hey everyone! My DAT is in one week and I have just started taking practice exams. I am not very happy with my with my scores but I am thinking it may be the best I can get since I have only been studying for 6 weeks. I already applied the first week of June to 14 dental schools and am freaking...

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Hey everyone! I graduated from college last spring and am currently in my gap year. My experience as a clinical research assistant has also given me a lot of insight into the structure of medicine and I'm disillusioned to say the least... I'm pretty sure I don't want to be pre-med anymore but I...

Date of submission: Late June Overall GPA: 3.5 Science GPA: 3.5 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.53 based on aadsas DAT score (include AA and all sections): PAT 24 QR 24 RC 22 BIO 24 GCHEM 26 OCHEM 26 TS 25 AA 24 State of Residence: MI, US citizen Undergrad Attended: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor...

Hi all, I am new to this process and was asking for some advice. I thank you all in advance. Basically I am asking for some advice on how to achieve my goal to be admitted into a US dental school as soon as I can. I would be a non-trad in that I am in my mid twenties with 30 months of biotech...

Overall GPA: 3.5 Science GPA: 3.4 DAT score (include AA and all sections): 19 PAT, 17 QR, 22 RC, 23 Biology, 20 GC, 21 Ochem, TS 21, AA 21 Major: Biology Minor: Accounting Reapplicant? No Hey everyone! I appreciate anyone's help! A little bit more about me is that I am a first time applicant.I...

I’m in an 8 year BS/DMD program right now at a decent university. I was pretty stoked at first, and it’ll sound dumb, but I’ve been living in this city my whole life and am honestly tired of it. Have been dealing with some grief recently as well, and being here has a lot of memories. Is it a bad...

Hello everyone! This is my first time posting on a public platform, so please be easy on me lol.:1geek: I am a senior in high school, taking classes at my local community college as a Dual Enrolled student. By the time I graduate high school, I will have around 90 credits (my AA and then some)...

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So I took a math class twice at my undergrad college then I took it again at another college during my post-bacc program. On the ADEA AADSAS app it says "Note: courses should be marked repeated only if repeated at the same institution. If you took a course at one institution and later repeated...

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Hi- I am scheduled to take my DAT next week but I don't feel prepared at all. I am not sure if I should show up and take it or if I should cancel it. The problem is that I applied this cycle because I was supposed to take my DAT in July. I've had some family issues at home so I had to push back...

Hi guys!! I just finished my junior year of undergrad. I took my DAT in May of 2022 after about 8 months of really discontinuous studying. I used multiple resources, but only parts of each so don’t feel like you need to purchase everything you see below. Because I took it immediately after the...