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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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I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to share the exciting news that I’ll be attending Touro! I genuinely can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me—it’s made such an incredible difference. Without your support and guidance, I don’t believe I’d be where I am today...
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...
Hey everyone! I recently took my DAT exam. I always read breakdowns so I thought I’d write one myself.
Here are my scores:
BIO: 24
GC: 23
OC: 30
PAT: 19
RC: 22
QR: 16
TS: 25
AA: 23
Background: Took the exam the summer after my junior year when I finished all my prerequisites! I did...
I attended Dr. Romano's classes in the summer of 2023, and today I'm proud to say I'm a D1 student at TCDM! Just a year ago, I couldn't have even imagined this achievement. My message to you is simple—never give up on your dream of becoming a dentist.
Commit to your studies, eliminate social...
Date of submission: 6/15
Overall GPA: 3.82
Science GPA: 3.78
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.85
DAT: AA: 22 TS: 22
Minority? No Reapplicant? No
Would appreciate any feedback (if I should apply more broadly, etc)! I understand that it is a bit top-heavy, but focusing on location and possible...
I’m beyond excited to share that I finally took my DAT Exam and couldn't be happier with my scores! 🎉 Here's a breakdown of the strategies and resources that made all the difference.
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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...
For over 30 years, Dr. Romano and his team have been helping students achieve high scores • Dr. Romano and Prof Barengolts teach students how to build a strong foundation for success on these exams. • Areas are covered in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, General Biology...
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TS 30 Bio 30 GC 27 OC 29 QR 21 AA 26
I am so, so, so extremely, indescribably grateful to Dr. Romano and the Orgoman Team!!! DAT Destroyer was truly the best and was so key for my success!!! I went over the problems and roadmaps 2-3 times and...
I did it!👏 Dr Romano!!!! WE did it :)!!!!
Wow!
What a relief! HUGE Thank you! million thanks
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I am dental hygienist (7 years of experience) , non traditional student (means “old” ), who decided to climb the “mountain” to get a higher education to be a dentist! Plus I am a...
Help me choose between NYU, Temple or Touro please.
Factors are cost, area, clinical experience, overall opinions from students in terms of happiness and how they feel at the school, and anything else that is important to know.
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...
I am completing an application and got this question:
3. Describe an instance where something in your life didn’t go as planned (academic, personal, professional, athletic or other). • How did you meet this challenge? • What resources did you use to overcome the setback? • What would you do...
When should predental applicants panic about their applications?
Thankfully, predental applicants don't seem to be as anxious, but I have to remember SDN is not a scientific sample. Here are some dates to observe to gauge your application status to prepare for a reapplication.
Note: consider...
Hi everyone. So freshman year of my undergrad, the residential advisor wrote us up because of a noise complaint. This was the second time this was happening to me and I had to attend a meeting with one of the housing disciplinary staff. It was very minor and she sent me an email after saying I...
Hi there!! I have 2 C- grades on my undergraduate transcripts in a gen Chem course and the gen chem lab. I went on to complete a masters in bio and in that program I got As in both Biochem classes I took, and I retook the DAT and scored a 21 in GC and a 19 in OC. I’m a reapplicant to dental...
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...