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23 dat, 3.4 gpa what are my chance? Pls help!
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Thank you so much for your reply!! What do you think my chances are for NYU and NOVA then? I might also apply to Herman Ostrow, Boston uni and LECOM (I hope they are easier to get in). Do you think permanent residents (green card holders) are regarded differently from citizens?
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I'd say fairly high. I don't think you'd be at a disadvantage but you won't be at an advantage, either. You have a solid shot at any of those schools theoretically but you don't want to take any chances! Obviously UCLA, UCFS, Penn, Columbia will be on the harder scale. UNC should be within reach!
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D schools consider PR and Citizenship equally.
That's relieving to hear. Thanks. Do you think DAT weighs more than GPA which IMO is quite relative?
That's great! Do you think I need to mention my residency status in my personal statement? Or is there anywhere on the application form that I can clarity this? (My bachelor degree is outside of the US so I really want to clarify that I am not an international student ).
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I am sure they have check box for PR in AADSAS, so you dont have to say in the personal statement. It is better to go and see the specific school's website. If you finish the pre requisite courses in US, they will only care about the courses taken in US. I have seen that majority of dental schools accept fully accredited colleges in US and Canada. Hope this helps!
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Your DAT is impressive and your GPA is near the average for accepted students. I think you'll be fine.
Haha I noticed that too and I actually called most of the schools I listed to ask if they accept foreign bachelor degrees. My special background is kinda troublesome. Thank you for your helpful replies!
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I think you have a pretty good to solid chance as long as your EC's back up your DAT and GPA.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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I'm certain that Nova and BU require your pre-reqs be taken in a regional University. How many credit hours needed is based on the school you apply to. But most schools either prefer or require that you take them inside the US. Contact every school you have an eye on before applying. As for my case, Nova gave me an interview then put me on waitlist. I contacted them several time and at last they said well yeah you haven't taken 90 credits inside the US, then rejected me in July! It was in 2014. I already had a BSc in Zoology and had taken almost 70 post bacc credits in the US. I'm a PR. So contact them by email and keep it in a safe before applying.
I'm not sure this is true... BU as in Buffalo or Boston U? Because both of those universities accept Canadians (and I know a few who have went to either school).
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Boston. As for Canadians, most schools consider Canadian Universities regional. Some specifically say that on their website that courses must be taken in a Canadian or US accredited college/Uni. She is a UK graduate, so she would better check with schools about their policies about international graduates. I know some schools like NYU, which has recently started to do so, accept international applicants no matter where they have graduated. I just don't want her to experience what Nova did to me.
Ah okay, good to know!
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Wanted to make sure I'm not giving false info so I checked BU:
"To be considered for admission to the DMD program at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, an applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the USA or Canada, or be enrolled in a course of study that will result in the award of the degree before matriculation into the DMD program."
id apply to a few more schools, but you will definitely get interviews. Applied to more schools with a bit lower dat and gpa (but 4.0s last few years) and got 4 interview and 4 acceptances. It also depends heavily of your academic trend, personal statement, ec's etc. Im sure youll do great, but worth spending even an extra 1k and apply yo more schools to be sure you will get in. *and im international so a bit harder
