Chances... worried

[tennis689]

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So here goes:
oGPA: 3.15
sGPA: 3.0
DAT: AA 22, RC 23, OC 22, GC 20, QR 23, PAT 20,
BA in Russian Language and Literature from UM
State residency: Maryland


OChem was taken @ a community college. My first year taking like 9 credits of sciences each semester. killed me. I am debating which masters to enroll in (SMP v MS in Cellular and Molecular Biology) for the fall. Any advice??

I have good ECs (lots of volunteer/community service hours, about 70 shadowing hours, and tons of clubs and organizations).

Schools:
LECOM
Maryland
Nova
UF
GRU
UNECOM
ASDOH
MWU-AZ

 

[tennis689]

also the SMP is also WAY more expensive than the MS in Cell Bio at my state school (I can afford to pay cash for the MS)

 

[BrazilianRider]

UF accepts like 95/100 from in-state... People who are OOS normally need killer stats to get through... Dunno about the rest though!

 

[Daneosaurus]

UF accepts like 95/100 from in-state... People who are OOS normally need killer stats to get through... Dunno about the rest though!

Oh, really? I wasn't aware the ratio was that extreme. I may be considered for instate, though, because I was born and raised in Florida until I joined the Marine Corps.

 

[tennis689]

Yeah, I was sort of doubtful about UF. But I do own a home there (renting it out there).

 

[BrazilianRider]

Oh, then both of you guys may be fine!

 

[tennis689]

bump

 

[BrazilianRider]

Also, I feel like I should clarify (because I was told it was unclear, even though I don't know how) that I'm not saying 95% of people that apply in-state are accepted, but that 95% of the accepted class is from in state.

That being said, my numbers were a bit off regardless. I think the ratio of in-state to OOS last year was 88:5.

 

[tennis689]

Oh wow... I wish I lived in FL or NV still. The dental school guide gives no info on how many people from in state MD were interviewed last year. I just feel like my stats are low for University of Maryland. NV accepts like 80% of those in state who apply.

 

[BobbyBeavis]

Oh wow... I wish I lived in FL or NV still. The dental school guide gives no info on how many people from in state MD were interviewed last year. I just feel like my stats are low for University of Maryland. NV accepts like 80% of those in state who apply.

I know someone at UF that did undergrad in New Jersey, I believe it was. Can't recall his stats, but his extracurricular were pretty amazing, in my opinion. He was in rotation at the dental office when I was shadowing.

Does anyone have stats of the in-staters for UF? Or should that be assumed the "average" since they accept so many in state

 

[tennis689]

Last year 297/598 in staters were interviews... only 88 enrolled
out of state 35/832 interviews... then only 5 enrolled

So about 1/2 of all in state were interviewed and less than 5% of OOS even had an interview... so I would say us OOSers our chances are pretty much slim to none

 

[CraigHack]

Oh wow... I wish I lived in FL or NV still. The dental school guide gives no info on how many people from in state MD were interviewed last year. I just feel like my stats are low for University of Maryland. NV accepts like 80% of those in state who apply.

UNLV enrolled 48/68 in-state applicants in 2013, per the ADEA 2014 Guide. That's roughly 71%.

 

[stag123]

I have similar stats as you, so update/ PM me if you get interviews. Applying next cycle.

btw you should add NYU. I was considering doing a postbac, cheaper then SMP & MS (at least for me it is)

 

[dreamerdouble0]

Hey guys, so reading everyone's amazing posts is making me a little worried. I have not received any offers or updates other than the fact that my application has been received. I know it's still early so what do you guys think my chances are with these stats. I kind of have a special case though.

GPA (science, overall): 3.6, 3.71
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 22 AA/20 TS/23 PAT/22 RC/none below 17

So here's my situation, I got in trouble with the school for a non-academic misconduct. It never went on my record, but based on the wording on the AADSAS, I marked yes for "Have you ever been found to have violated a school rule, policy or procedure, or an honor code...Please include any and all instances of misconduct, regardless of whether the school maintains a record of such misconduct or formal action, or whether it appears on your transcript." It was a minor case so I explained on my AADSAS clearly what had happened, and why it did not get recorded. I just didn't want to lie and risk anything.

Anyways, I am an Alabama resident, and I applied to Rutgers, Columbia, and Kentucky. What do you guys think my chances are?

 

[tennis689]

NYU is a no go for me. I dont like the location. I could never live there for four years

 

[dbd]

Hey guys, so reading everyone's amazing posts is making me a little worried. I have not received any offers or updates other than the fact that my application has been received. I know it's still early so what do you guys think my chances are with these stats. I kind of have a special case though.

GPA (science, overall): 3.6, 3.71
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 22 AA/20 TS/23 PAT/22 RC/none below 17

So here's my situation, I got in trouble with the school for a non-academic misconduct. It never went on my record, but based on the wording on the AADSAS, I marked yes for "Have you ever been found to have violated a school rule, policy or procedure, or an honor code...Please include any and all instances of misconduct, regardless of whether the school maintains a record of such misconduct or formal action, or whether it appears on your transcript." It was a minor case so I explained on my AADSAS clearly what had happened, and why it did not get recorded. I just didn't want to lie and risk anything.

Anyways, I am an Alabama resident, and I applied to Rutgers, Columbia, and Kentucky. What do you guys think my chances are?

Since you're neither a NJ or KY resident, and since Columbia has rather high standards, it's advisable to apply to some more places. However, I don't believe Rutgers or Columbia has extended any interviews yet, so it is a little early.

 

[MasterDental]

NYU is a no go for me. I dont like the location. I could never live there for four years

You cannot not like NYC. Haha jk. I love NY

 

[tennis689]

You cannot not like NYC. Haha jk. I love NY

Yeah, I dont like NY. I'm not into the climate either. I don't breathe very well in big cities with a lot of smog. And I like to drive a car everywhere. I have a big dog that needs to run and a yard is a must. And I dont like small apartments (as it is 2 people and 2 dogs busting out of the seams in 3500 sq ft). Its just not a good fit.

 

[jwan14]

Dude I have the exact same stats as you! DAT scores are a bit different but have 22AA and 23TS. Good luck this cycle! It's an uphill battle for us but I have an upward trend for the last two years including a 3.7 average over the last four semesters. So hopefully that counts for something.

 

[dreamerdouble0]

Dude I have the exact same stats as you! DAT scores are a bit different but have 22AA and 23TS. Good luck this cycle! It's an uphill battle for us but I have an upward trend for the last two years including a 3.7 average over the last four semesters. So hopefully that counts for something.

Haha that's pretty awesome. Where all did you apply to? I do have a safety school that I didn't mention, but I'm hoping to get an opportunity to go elsewhere. Oh and do you know if any schools look at your total score instead of total science score?