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7 year dental getting in????
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Figure out which option will cost less in the long run and choose that route. If going to Wisconsin saves you money then it would be worth it.
Honestly, if it were me I'd go the normal route and try to enjoy college for a little while. You are going to be in dentistry for the rest of your life, why rush it?
Honestly, if it were me I'd go the normal route and try to enjoy college for a little while. You are going to be in dentistry for the rest of your life, why rush it?
thats a very good point, and most likely wont go to wisconsin lol. thing is though most 7 year programs make you a lock to get into dental school and thats why it is such a great path
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Those questions are right out of the material you see on a daily basis in school...taking that section 5 years after having algebra is where it gets a little trickier.
i am from New Jersey too and i am going to Rutgers next year. It was too late for me to apply to UMDNJ 7 year programs. However, i did attend a UMDNJ Symposium which basically helped future applicants learn the process of the application process. You have a good shot however, an admissions counsler did advice us that eventhough you can get put into an accelerated track with UMDNJ; it doesn't automatically guareentee an admission. In your brother's case he probably did really well in undergraduate and had competetive DAT scores which meant an acceptance. However, you have to complete your major requirements in 3 years instead of 4 which means there is alot of coursework. I was thinking of applying to the Rutgers 7 year program but i'd rather do it the ol' fashion way. Funny thing is that i'm similar in your situation except my brother is a Pharmacy major with Rutgers School of Pharmacy and he is in the process of taking MCAT so he can go to Medical school after finishing pharmacy school.
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snowman24,
I am a college freshman right now at in Marquette's seven year program..and just like you, I am from New Jersey.
I know that you really want to stay close to home--I was in the same boat as you. But think about it--what's more important..your career? or where you'll be living? To be honest, with your stats, getting into the UMDNJ program may be slightly difficult. My SAT scores were well above 1350 and I was in the top one percent of my high school class...and I was only accepted into Marquette's program. Remember that these are the minimum requirements. The few students who are eventually accepted are usually much better.
Don't be afraid to come to Marquette or try a new place. All you need at Marquette to have guaranteed acceptance to the dental school is to maintain a 3.5 GPA...which isn't bad at all. However, if you absolutely want to stay on the east coast, there are plenty of 7 year programs that could apply to (although it is more difficult to be accepted to these). NYU, Boston U, UConn, Tufts, UPenn, etc etc..there are so many schools with similar programs. If you do end up applying to all these, and Marquette is the only one you're accepted to...don't be afraid to try go somewhere far for your career's sake!
Hope that helps. =)
I am a college freshman right now at in Marquette's seven year program..and just like you, I am from New Jersey.
I know that you really want to stay close to home--I was in the same boat as you. But think about it--what's more important..your career? or where you'll be living? To be honest, with your stats, getting into the UMDNJ program may be slightly difficult. My SAT scores were well above 1350 and I was in the top one percent of my high school class...and I was only accepted into Marquette's program. Remember that these are the minimum requirements. The few students who are eventually accepted are usually much better.
Don't be afraid to come to Marquette or try a new place. All you need at Marquette to have guaranteed acceptance to the dental school is to maintain a 3.5 GPA...which isn't bad at all. However, if you absolutely want to stay on the east coast, there are plenty of 7 year programs that could apply to (although it is more difficult to be accepted to these). NYU, Boston U, UConn, Tufts, UPenn, etc etc..there are so many schools with similar programs. If you do end up applying to all these, and Marquette is the only one you're accepted to...don't be afraid to try go somewhere far for your career's sake!
Hope that helps. =)
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UOP is the only good 7 year program in the country
I know you said you want to stay in NJ, but I think you should consider UOP too. You'd not only have the option of a 7 year program, but 5 year and 6 year as well.
You'd probably have a good chance getting accepted. I had a 1350 SAT score of math + reading w/ a 3.8 GPA and I got into the 5 year program. However once you get in you have the choice to move down if it's too rigorous for you. I chose to move down to the 6 year program.
Good luck!
You'd probably have a good chance getting accepted. I had a 1350 SAT score of math + reading w/ a 3.8 GPA and I got into the 5 year program. However once you get in you have the choice to move down if it's too rigorous for you. I chose to move down to the 6 year program.
Good luck!
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