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    Should I do the masters program or continue taking 300-400 level science and math courses?

    Hi All- Thank you in advance for the responses! I graduated in May with my bachelors in biology and minor in chemistry. My overall GPA is a 2.9 with retakes calculated in (3.1 with retake grade replacement). I have two options to increase my chances of getting into dental school... do an...
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    datdestroyer bio

    how are u guys going thru dat destroyer bio.. it has nothing to do with cliffs.. like theres so many random things on it i never saw in cliffs. like first 20 questions are just stuff never mentioned in cliffs. is this normal. how am i suppose to study this there just random facts jumbled up...
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    DAT DESTROYER BIO

    for those of u who did good in bio.. how to i utilize destroyer bio the best most efficient way.. every question is kind of random so like how did u set up notes while u answered questions.. did you make flashcards or what. even the answers i get right, have some info that is useful so its like...
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    IS NH2 more basic than CH2?

    I know basicity goes <---- this way so the least electronegative the stronger base but one of chads quizzes there was an exception where the NH2 was more basic than c triple bond SO I WAs wondering if its same for all N compared to C
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    bond enthalpy vs enthalpy of formation

    I always get confused with these two!???? When is it that i put a zero for things in elemental state like Br2, H2, Cl2 ..????
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    destroyer chem 185

    An unknown metal of 50g is intially at 100C and dropped into a beaker of 200g of water at 30;C. The final temperature of the system is 40C. Find the specific heat of the metal if the specific heat of water is 4.2 J/g ;C. Answer: 2.8 J/g &#730;C Heat lost by metal = Heat gained by H2O m c...
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    destroyer gen chem 162

    Consider hydrozoic acid, HN3. The Ka at 25 degree celsius is 2 x 10^-5. Which of these statements will be true if HN3 was put into solution. a) [N3-] = [H+] at equilibrium b) [H+] = 3[N-] at equilibrium c) [H+]>[N-3] at equilibrium d) A .10 M solution of HN3 has a pH of 5.2 the correct answer...
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    which salt gives solution with ph less than 7

    which salt gives ph less than 7 NaBr LiBr AlCl3 KF two of these the book does the crossing of the H2O thing. isn't there a simpler way?
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    for those of u who took DAT question about format

    guys for those of u who took it for the chem stuff are things given to you typically in words.. like or example would it say benzyl 2 methylbbutanoate reacts with blabla to give bla or does it have it drawn? also for gen chem are the formulas written out or in words. i know they say there is a...
  10. autumnfairy

    USC Processing Fee?

    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...
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    Canadian applying to american dental schools

    Hi everyone, I am new to this and I was just wondering if anyone thinks it's possible for me to be accepted to american dental schools. Undergrad GPA: 3.88 Second degree GPA (current): 4.0 AA 20 PAT 19 Bio 18 Gen/ Orgo 20 QR 20 My biggest worry is that I scored under 20 in both PAT and bio...
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    MATH DESTROYER

    how many diff ways can 2 girls and 3 boys sit in a row if the 2 girls always sit side by side. I'm trying to apply chads method but i can't tell how. clearly order matters and when order matters he just puts the number of selections on top and thats it because order matters... so it should be 5...
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    GEN CHEM DESTROYER QUESTION

    #92 Consider the following reactino: 4H+ (aq) + O2 (g) + 4 e- <-- --> 2H2O (l) If sodium hydroxide is added, and assuming O2 (g) is at 1 atm and [H+] = 1.0 M, which statement is true? a) The E value would not change since base is not a part of this system b) E value would increaes c) The...
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    Admissions question for my stats

    I have a 3.3 GPA, 20 on the DAT, and am a resident of Nebraska but finishing my undergrad in Colorado. All I want is to attend the CU dental school, but am terrified about acceptance and the statistics. Could apply in august or could take a gap year and become resident of CO and apply after my...
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    math destroyer question

    how many diff ways can 2 girls and 3 boys sit in a row if the 2 girls always sit side by side. I'm trying to apply chads method but i can't tell how. clearly order matters and when order matters he just puts the number of selections on top and thats it because order matters... so it should be...
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    DAT BIO CELL CYCLE STUFF

    I need a good source for cell cycle stuff number of chromosomes and chromatids and all that splitting crap the numbers got me all messed up. y'all use any good videos or lectures or anything for that section? man i feel like theres so much crap left to do and I only got a month left
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    DAT PAT TFE

    God forbid i was ever to work on a tooth of this shape lmao but in all honesty can someone explain this one to me.. like i can tell for sure there all going in and the outermost is for sure going in farthest but other than how would i know second to last and what parts would be solid -__-
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    Destroyer Gen CHEM QUESTION

    Guys i have a question about calculating ph problem.. I've been doing this one weird method for every one of those problems and it works.. i want to run it by u guys and see if this is even a thing or I'm just getting lucky lmao so the question states: What is the pH of 1.0 x 10^-4 M Ca(OH)2...
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    DAT Destroyer QR vs. Math destroyer opinions needed

    hey predenttts. I've been studying for my DAT and I recently transitioned from math destroyer to the QR section at the end of DAT destroyer and its like significantly easier.. and i like it lol. But i don't wanna get played so I want to know is the actual DAT like math destroyer or like the DAT...
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    math destroyer vs DAT destroyer QR section

    Yoooo is it really bad if i just use DAT destroyer QR section and not math destroyer? lmao like how off is it really to the actual .. don't tell me "take a challenge and do the harder one yaddda yada" tell me which one will cover what i seen on DAT thanks lol
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    QR Probability and stats

    anyone know an efficient way on knowing if something is gonna use the combination formula or the permutation.. not order matters or it doesn't cuz that don't work. something accurate like for example: how many ways can 8 horses Finnish a race in first second and third place. - permutation or...
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    TOP FRONT END PAT

    one month into my studying and I can't get one TFE right... Wtf is wrong With me I literally don't get this section in any shape and form. Don't link me no wicked sick pat crap because I read every page of the forum and I still don't get ****. I've watched every YouTube video possible. I...
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    DAT QR/GEN CHEM FORMULA SHEETS

    HEY EVERYONE.. does anyone know of a perfect/really good formula sheet for GEN CHEM/ Math to use for DAT.. its like as soon as i memorize one another formula comes up. i kind of want all of them infront of me to memorize ONCE... and the bootcamp one is kinda half ass not all of em are on it...
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    DAT Destroyer

    Dear Dental Community, Hope all is well. 1. I would like to buy recent DAT Destroyers for cheap, please let me know if you are selling them 2. I have a full-time job and would like to ask for a study schedule for DAT studying 3. What are the best resources/study materials for DAT? Any coupon...
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    DAT oCHEM is killing me

    Seriously I have watched chads ochem and been doing destroyer and at this point I feel like I'm just memorizing how things look and shapes and it doesn't feel right. i don't know any concept behind things that I'm doing. I'm thinking of re-watching all of chads? my test is in a month.. do i have...
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    DAT destroyer Ice Chart confusion

    when doing an ice chart.. i never understand when we would SUBTRACT for the change part... chad never did a subtraction one I'm so conffused help please..
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    Calculus?

    I'm starting college this fall, and I told my advisor to put replace KIN with Calc I. Now my question: Is calculus I necessary for dental school and possibly medical school, Do most dental schools require calc, and if they do, do I also have to take calc 2? Please shed some light and excuse my...
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    University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine

    Hi! I'm looking into dental schools inside the US. I am a naturalized citizen of the United States but I was born in Cuba. Spanish is my maternal tongue but I am fluid in both English and Spanish. I wanted to know if anyone has experience with the Univeristy of Puerto Rico because it seems...
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    What classes did you take in college for dental school

    I'm going to college and i want to become a dentist but i understand that you need certain classes to get accepted into dental school. I looked at about 20 different dental schools and their requirements and they all seem to have different class requirements! I'm confused on what to do? Do i...
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    ADVICE PLEASE!!

    Hey guys so lets start with the stats 3.85 overall GPA 3.7 GPA over 300 hours of volunteer (dental and nondental related) I've sent in my applications BUT i need to still take my DAT. The problem is that i am averaging about 18 across the board. I totally messed up and didnt give myself enough...
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    For Sale 2015 DAT Destroyer Materials For Sale!

    Hello Everyone, I am a pre-dental student who recently sat for the DAT exam and is selling my DAT Prep books at a discounted price. I saw my friend's 2016 version of these materials and they are pretty much the same. Nonetheless, I have the following books up for grabs: DAT Destroyer (2015...
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    About To Apply Need Advice please!!

    Hello everyone this is my first time in this website i would like to apply to dental schools this cycle would like to know what you guys think i should do My gpa is 3.5 , science gpa 3.2 , dat:AA 18 Ts 18 Pat19 Rc19 Qr16 genchem19 bio16 orgo21 My question is should i apply with these...
  33. Mr.Smile12

    ADEA Predental Student Virtual Fair today

    ADEA Predental Student Virtual Fair today at 11am ET until 9pm ET. Have all your questions asked by health professions advisors, admissions officers, current dental students, and many ADEA administrators who work with applicants.
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    Is applying in September too Late?

    Hello! I was wondering if applying in mid September is too late for dental school? Thank You
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    What are my chances of getting accepted to a Dental School? ......

    Hello, I was wondering what are my chances of getting accepted to dentistry school. I have a 3.44 cumulative GPA and a 3.2 science GPA, I am applying to dentistry schools this July and taking my DAT in August. Ive shadowed an orthodontist and have around 150 hours. I am also currently doing...
  36. nasturtium

    AADSAS Application Informational Videos

    Hey fellow Pre-Dents! June 1st is coming up (am I the only one that thought the cycle opens end of June? Lol :shrug:) and I thought I would share (if it hasn't been already) some ADEA AADSAS informational videos that they're posting for us for the first time. If your school or pre-health...
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    what are good things about being a adea member?

    I just created an adea account and tried to purchase the adea guide to dental school book. It asked for $40 for the membership fee. What are benefits of being an adea member? and is paying $40 a one time thing or monthly?
  38. confidentandgood

    Taking a gap year... when to apply?

    Edit: problem solved!
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    Chances of getting accepted

    So I have a 3.2 Science GPA and a 3.4 overall. DAT 19, with 200+ shadowing, 100+ volunteering just outside of dentistry. Did research in organic chemistry. Do you guys think I have an actual chance of getting in..money is a huge factor for me and I don't want to waste my money like thin air if I...
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    UMKC Reserved Admissions

    Hello all I'm a newbie to these forums and thought I'd stop by to ask a few questions. So I just finished up my freshman year of college and it did not go as planned to say the least. I attended the University of Nebraska my first semester and after dropping a Calculus class I ended up only...
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