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  1. 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...
  6. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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 ?!
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  20. 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...
  22. 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...
  23. 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...
  24. Z

    Baylor Interview 09/23/2015

    I had an amazing day at Baylor. Looking to connect with the inspiring pre-dental students that I met today. Hope to hear from you guys, Zeki
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