Are these schools enough?

[Endoapp24]

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Hey everyone,

I would like to know your opinion of whether the schools I've chosen are good enough (or are there too many reaches/gambles and not enough backups), and where I stand the best chance for an interview spot? My ego kicked up a notch after getting my DAT scores, but by no means am I seeking to stroke my ego through this thread. I know Harvard and Columbia are ultra competitive so it's hard to be confident I would qualify for an interview spot. After that, I'm left with 4 schools (and one is more like a last resort). All the other schools I could definitely see myself attending! Any opinions are greatly appreciated!

Stats:
3.9 science/BCP GPA
3.95 oGPA
190 hours combined shadowing of general/oral surgery/ortho
110 hours volunteering
4 jobs unrelated to dentistry but good experiences of leadership, marketing, passions
Good LOR with a couple of unique/depressing life experiences
No research
25AA/25TS

Schools:
Harvard
Columbia
UoPacific
UF (florida resident)
NOVA (ehhhhhhh in regards to benefit/$ ratio)
University of Maryland

 

[Endoapp24]

Oh also, I'm on the fence about adding UCLA. It's a terrific school and I could get IS tuition after the first year, but the chances for an interview as an OOSer are so low 🙁 Also, I heard that OOSers don't even hear back until January..

 

[kimball]

UPenn is expensive but I would consider adding it as well


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