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    Programs like SMDEP for juniors/seniors (dental)

    I found out about the program after I graduated from my CC as a sophomore with 61 credits. I am now transferring to my 4 year uni and was wondering if there are any programs formatted like that one for the second half of undergrad?? If there are, are any of them abroad? It doesn't have to be I...
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    Retaking prereq after already taking advanced science courses?

    I'm currently a junior bio student. I've done terribly in my science classes so far, and I know that. I'm trying to keep moving forward. I want to do a postbacc program after graduation, but I'm afraid my gpa is too low. My overall gpa so far: 3.03 My science gpa so far: 2.4-2.5 Genchem1: A...
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    Should I do the American DAT?

    Just wondering whether I should write the American DAT? If im applying to American schools as a Canadian student, I know that some accept the Canadian DAT but would it be favourable to just write the American one?
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    ***Undergrad Workload***

    Hello, I'm a 2nd year college student who just decided to Persue dentistry. I've taken a few science class that fulfill the requirements for dental school . Example: Fall 2014 Physics 2B - B Statistics- A Accounting 1B- A Total units - 13 Spring 2015 Bio 1 - A Intro to chemistry- A Medical...
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    How to get Letter of Rec whenever taking two years off???

    I am a graduating senior and waiting until the summer to study for my DAT and applying in the next June 2017 cycle. I only have 3 more months at school so I need to gather my letter of recs now. Since I am not applying now, where do I tell my professors/dentist to send the letter too. Is there a...
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    Wanting to meet uwo or utoronto dental students

    Dear all dental students at utoronto or uwo, I am planning to apply to your dental school as an out-of-province applicants. I recently got an opportunity to visit Toronto and would really love to meet some of you one-to-one and know more about your school and hear some advice. My visit is...
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    Retaking DAT? Or just reapply?

    Hey guys! Please please help me! I'm really struggling these days. I applied late September to many dental schools and got rejected from half of them and haven't heard back from the other half (which at this point means rejection) and got only one interview. I'm not sure if I should retake the...
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    Taking a year off to become stronger applicant or Apply this cycle?Graduating Senior!

    Hey guys, Im a graduating senior this upcoming June and have been pre-dental for the last couple of years. I am a Biopsychology major so I have taken all the prerequisites for dental school; Bio, Gen Chem, Ochem, Physics, Physiology, and a quarter of Genetics. I currently have around a 3.2...
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    **Official Dental School Waitlists Class of 2020**

    Has anyone been waitlisted and currently updating their resumes and sending in letters of intent? What else can we do as waitlisters to schools that are our number one choice? Any tips from people who have been waitlisted in the past and got accepted or deferred to the next year's class? Can we...
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    Dental vs. Optometry

    Hi everyone, (i posted this thread on the pre-opt page but wanted to post on here to get a variety of answers) I've been doing a lot of research on optometry and dental schools recently. I'm currently an undergraduate student majoring in sociology but currently working on my prereqs and retaking...
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    Low GPA, high DAT? What should I do?!

    Hi, so I'm a junior at a really good school (idk if dental schools consider difficulty levels of schools), and I want to apply this upcoming cycle. Please let me know my chances or whether I should do gap year?! CGPA: 3.20 EDIT: SGPA: 2.94 (upwards trend) DAT: Overall: 20 Bio: 21 C & OC: 19...
  12. moose786

    Health Professions Office Letter Needed?

    Hello, I have talked to some advisors in my Health Professions Office and they seem very discouraging and keep implying that I'm probably going to have to take a gap year. I don't mind that, but I have yet to take the DAT -- and I really just want to at least try to apply this year and see if I...
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    UCSF ASDA's Intro to Dentistry 2016: One Day Course for Pre-Dentals!

    Calling all students interested in dentistry!!! UCSF ASDA is proud to announce our second annual Intro to Dentistry Day on February 20th from 8a-5p! Our one day course is a unique event that will not only give you insight into UCSF School of Dentistry, but will help prepare you to get more out...
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    Had been homless, should I mention it in my application?

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  15. moose786

    URGENT: Should I take a course with these predicted science GPA results?

    Hello everyone -- I found an online excel sheet where I could input all my grades in the courses I've taken at my university, and it tells me my science GPA, BCP GPA and overall GPA (according to how AADSAS commutes your GPA). Anyway, I have included grades of courses that I am taking this...
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    Can i major in accounting and minor in chem for dental school?

    As long as i complete the pre req courses for dental school and take the DAT, i should be fine right? I just want a safety net.
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    non-traditional pre-dental student in need of advice!

    Hey everyone, I graduated from college back in 2012 with a degree in Journalism and minor in English. After working in PR I realized it wasn't the career for me and ended up working at a dental office. After about a year, I decided I wanted to pursue a career in dentistry. It is completely...
  18. ZMalek111

    I would like to apologize

    As some of you may know I posted a pretty harsh rant a few weeks ago about how I feel taking advice from Dentists who haven't really had any professional experience before Dental School. I would like to apologize for the way I approached the situation, I did feel some of my points were correct...
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    Post bacc programs that dont require DAT

    Hi, I'm currently a undergrad senior looking for a post-bacc program. I had planned to take the DAT sometime in April, but don't know if it would be a good idea, especially with my classes this quarter. I think it would just be a good idea to take it during the summer and have ample time to...
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    Pre-dental Post Bacc Programs that don't require DAT scores?

    Hi, I'm currently a undergrad senior looking for a post-bacc program. I had planned to take the DAT sometime in April, but don't know if it would be a good idea, especially with my classes this quarter. I think it would just be a good idea to take it during the summer and have ample time to...
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    What Steps should I take to best prepare for Dental School?

    Hi guys, I'm new to this so please forgive any ignorance. Now, I'm a senior in highschool in Tennessee I plan to go straight to a four year uh never site with a great pre dental program. My main questions are astill follows: 1. How should I arrange my schedule to ensure that I take all the...
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    Gap Year & AADSAS, Please help!!

    Hi All, So I didn't hear back Dec 1 unfortunately and I'm already starting my gap year. I will be contacting adcoms to see what they recommend but I'm planning on volunteering at a free dental clinic & try to get a dental assistant/dental administrative job. BUT here's where I'm a bit grey on...
  23. BiomedicalScienceStudent

    Barry University BMS Program

    Hi Everyone, I am currently in the Barry University BMS Program. If you have any questions, ask away! I will be more than happy to give you my perspective on the Program, what is involved, and much more!
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    Pursue Masters or International Dentistry?

    Hello everyone, I am a undergraduate student in sciences (here in Canada) and desperately want to become a dentist here. The problem is that my GPA in early years was terrible. It has improved over the years (~3.1) but not to the competitive 3.7 required by the Dental Schools in Canada...
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    D in gen ed | pre-dental

    Hi guys, kinda freaking out so I wanted to get someone else's opinion on my situation. This semester I ended up getting a D in a history class and that pulled my GPA down to a 3.3 unfortunately. This is my first D ever, I'm a sophomore in college and Ive been getting only A's and B's and want to...
  26. AntiDentite19

    Masters Grades for Dental School Admissions

    Hello SDN, I recently graduate with an undergraduate sGPA 2.8 and oGPA 3.1. Basically I knew these numbers were not competitive enough for Dental Schools to consider me and didn't want to take the risk of waisting time so I enrolled into a 2 year Masters Program for Biology. I plan on taking...
  27. ZMalek111

    Just a small rant

    I may get some hatred for this and frankly I will take it, I simply don't care. This is in response to a Dentist who talked to me in a very condescending manner because he/she is already a Dentist. Listen, if you went from High School to College to Dental School without working a full time job...
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    dental care and administration program ...!

    has anyone got any idea about dental care and administration program in confederation college, canada ?!
  29. ZMalek111

    People with non science majors

    I need help choosing my major. I know most of you will say just pick whatever I enjoy, and I do understand that. I would love to study History, but I am leaning towards Biology, here are the pros and cons of both from my understanding. History Pros - Will enjoy undergrad more - Will look...
  30. ZMalek111

    Pre-Dental Major Advice

    I am currently studying for my Bachelors in Computer Information Systems. I was told to study something I enjoy and I love this field, as much as I want to become a Dentist. I want to complete this in 3-4 years. My question is would it take me much longer to do this AND get the pre-reqs done? I...
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    People who have taken a gap year before dental school?

    Hi everyone, Can anyone who has experience taking a gap year offer me some ideas on what I should do in my gap year, how to go about it, and if there any helpful links pertaining to the job/volunteer/experience I can fill my gap year with - that would be much appreciated!!! You don't have to go...
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    What are my chances of getting into Western Dental?

    Hi all, I'm about to graduate from csulb with a major in biology and minor in chemistry and my number one choice for dental school is Western because it is close to home. Here are my scores GPA: 3.375 SGPA: 3.1 AA: 18 PA: 20 TS: 18 I currently volunteer at a dental clinic focusing on low income...
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    What do you think about LECOM?

    Have you heard anything about the dental program at LECOM? I have not heard much, and want to know your thoughts. If that is the only school I get into this cycle, is it worth going ?
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    Aspiring Predental! PLEASE READ!

    Hello, I am currently a sophomore in high school curious about the dental field. However, I do not want to indulge in career I may not obtain the aptitude for, this is because I recently got accepted to a dental assistant job 2x a week nearby my home, in homes to gain exposure of the field (also...
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    Any ideas of how to improve my application?

    I am a In-State M.S. Student studying Molecular and Cellular Biology hoping to get into UMKC's program. (I have applied twice as OOS and once as IS) and have applied to more schools than just UMKC, but I am "most likely" to get in there/it's where I want to go. My biggest issue according to the...
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    only if you go to any of these dental schools

    Hi guys, I am interested in your opinions of the following schools. Please comment only if you are currently a student at the school or if you were offered admissions and planning on attending. 1) Upenn dental 2) Roseman UT dental 3) MWU- AZ dental 4) MWU-IL dental 5) UNE dental 6) MOSDOH dental...
  37. chaudds

    Super Stressed about GPA

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    Pre-dental student applying next cycle please help

    Hey Guys, So I currently go to a CSU and I have an overall gpa of about 3.8 and a science gpa of about 3.65 ... I haven't taken the DAT yet but I am planning on applying to dental school next cycle. I have about 400 hours of shadowing/interning at a dental office. I really want to get into...
  39. SilverEmpress

    Public or Private Undergrad?

    I'm in my junior year of high school and obviously I've been trying to create a list of colleges/universities that I want to apply to for undergrad, as I want to become a dentist For the most part the schools that I'm interested in, lo and behold, are all private schools. They usually have a...
  40. xkc9126x

    Any Design majors in Dental School?

    Hi, trying to reach out and see if there are any design majors (communications design/web design/graphic design/animation/architecture .... etc) that got into Dental School for advice for prospective applicants? Wasn't really sure if I was suppose to put this thread in Pre-Dental, but I want...
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