Colleges that are good for pre dental

[Orioles4]

I am a high school senior interested in dental school after college, and would like to major in business, but take all the pre-req classes.

I am looking for schools that can help me improve my chances of getting into dental school.

I'm looking for schools where I am a good candidate with a 3.9 GPA and an 1840 SAT. My preference would be in the northeast or mid Atlantic, as I live in northern PA.

I know that I could just do a college search, but I want to hear real people from this site.

Thank you so much for reading

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[Dr Dimbsa]

I am a high school senior interested in dental school after college, and would like to major in business, but take all the pre-req classes.

I am looking for schools that can help me improve my chances of getting into dental school.

I'm looking for schools where I am a good candidate with a 3.9 GPA and an 1840 SAT. My preference would be in the northeast or mid Atlantic, as I live in northern PA.

I know that I could just do a college search, but I want to hear real people from this site.

Thank you so much for reading

So I was in the same position as you last year (I'm currently in my freshman year of college), and I came to find that my school just fit me and what I wanted. I wanted a small school in a big city that has a great science program and internship opportunities. I honestly got everything I wanted and more with my school. You have to first ask yourself what do you want out of your school and then find which schools can give that to you. Like you, I also thought I wanted to be a business major and take the prereqs on the side. I am now a biochemistry major and am so happy I made that decision because tagging on those extra classes could be extremely stressful and the workload becomes very overwhelming. The core science courses you will be taking are demanding courses that require a huge time commitment. I'm not saying it's impossible because many people do it, I'm just giving my opinion. Another thing...a school cannot simply improve your chances of acceptance into dental school. Your undergrad school can provide unique opportunities that other schools may not, however, YOU will get yourself into dental school and it totally depends on what you are willing to put in. Your stats are great, so I'm sure you'll do fine wherever you decide to attend. Remember to look for a school that fits YOU because you will be spending the best four years of your life there. Good luck with the application process and feel free to DM if you have any questions 🙂

 

[hellofuturedentists]

I went to a college that also has a dental school. Had a great pre-dental club and opportunities to research/shadow in the dental school. That's not why I attended originally, but I'd definitely recommend that.

Look into schools that will give you a full or partial ride based on merit. Saving tuition money is suuuuuper helpful.

 

[allantois]

Dental schools do not rank colleges. I go to a state school and every year multiple people are accepted to one of the Ivy dental schools (doesn't happen with med schools though).

 

[Scumbag_Steve]

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[ajj70]

Which ever school has a good enough science department that will cost you the least amount of money. One theme here seems to be the difficulty of getting letters of recommendations from profs and the huge schools so that might be a consideration, but plenty of people do fine from the huge schools too. If you haven't applied already, you have already missed the chance at merit money/scholarships from most schools unfortunately. I'd start looking and applying today, now.

 

[meeshii00]

I went to a state school for the affordability. It was the cheapest option. I only took out about $5,000-$6,000 in loans all 4 years. In my school, pre-dental isn't really popular and there are only a handful of people who are pre-dental. We do have a pre-health club that focuses on all the profession but most of the students are pretty much pre-med. Overall the school that I go to doesn't really have a pre-dental focus. But I chose this school because it was small so I didn't get lost in a large crowd and it allowed me to know my professors personally. I would choose the school that you will enjoy going to but is also financially cheap (you're already going to be in so much debt in dental school). As long as you do really well on all your science classes and have a good DAT score by the time you apply, you'll get into a dental school from any undergrad college or university. Going to a school with a pre-dental club would be nice because of the support and help they provide, but I don't think it is absolutely necessary.

 

[H2PDentalGirl]

Pitt, Penn State, or Temple! I go to Pitt (if you couldn't tell), and having the opportunity to visit the dental school during undergrad was a huge advantage. I got to do research up at the school and make some connections that way. We also have a great pre-dental club that provides everyone with a ton of information regarding schools, DAT, requirements, classes, etc. I've been a member since my freshman year and it has helped me greatly. There are also opportunities for leadership positions as well. That being said, go where you feel most comfortable. You can get in to dental school by going to any college/university and doing well, but it's going to be harder to do well if you don't enjoy where you are at. Good luck 🙂

 

[JLT223]

I am a high school senior interested in dental school after college, and would like to major in business, but take all the pre-req classes.

I am looking for schools that can help me improve my chances of getting into dental school.

I'm looking for schools where I am a good candidate with a 3.9 GPA and an 1840 SAT. My preference would be in the northeast or mid Atlantic, as I live in northern PA.

I know that I could just do a college search, but I want to hear real people from this site.

Thank you so much for reading

It doesn't matter where you go to school. Attend a four year university and do well.

 

[THS]

It doesn't matter. I went to the second largest public university in my state. Other classmates of mine went to public colleges with less than 10,000 students and got in. Go somewhere cheap that you'll enjoy and get good grades. Most schools will have a pre-dental or pre-professional group, and opportunities for volunteering, research, and extracurriculars.

 

[fogorvostan]

Your performance is going to matter much more than what school you go to. Pick one that you will enjoy, give you the best opportunities, and will cost the least. For instance, if you know you want to study abroad, look for schools that offer that. If you want to get into research, look for schools that are known for research. So and so forth. Both my undergrad and grad school do not have dental schools and I managed to have a Dec 1 acceptance anyway.

 

[Orioles4]

Thanks to all who have replied. I plan on visiting some more schools in the upcoming weeks. I've already visited Penn State, Pitt, Nazareth College, St. Bonaventure, and Mansfield. Was only impressed by Penn State.

Once again thanks

 

[NAVY DDS 2010]

I went to Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston, I'D - a no name, hole in the wall, back woods, 4 yr state institution. I am so glad I went there. When you go to larger schools, your are a number, not an individual. My college - I got 1 on 1 assistance from the professors if I needed it. We had very small classes. I felt we were able to cater our curriculum to be more advantageous than people at other schools. We had an extremely high acceptance rate into all healthcare programs.

As long as you study hard and do well, the school doesn't matter.

 

[Orioles4]

What about Bucknell University. Would they have any credibility in the field?

I just visited their campus yesterday and was sold.

 

[JLT223]

What about Bucknell University. Would they have any credibility in the field?

I just visited their campus yesterday and was sold.

Go wherever you will be happy. Like we've been saying it really doesn't matter.

 

[allantois]

What about Bucknell University. Would they have any credibility in the field?

I just visited their campus yesterday and was sold.

Tuition 50k? If you are not getting all your tuition waived at that institution, then it's just a no-name school that is not worth it. If your parents are paying for it, tell them to save it for dental school.

 

[hungryhippo23]

What about Bucknell University. Would they have any credibility in the field?

I just visited their campus yesterday and was sold.

Beautiful college, great reputation, seems like a fun place to go. I didn't apply, but heavily considered. I'd definitely recommend a liberal arts college if you can afford it. I personally think that the experience you get there is richer than a bigger school because of the heavy interaction with professors and tighter knit community.

 

[tarheel616]

Go to a college with a dental school (i.e. UNC).

 

[Dr.Payne]

Small liberal arts colleges are the best IMO 🙂

 

[toothdriller2k17]

any school that offers a 4 year degree and is cheap will do.

 

[Eff8]

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[Orioles4]

Thank you to all who have provided their insight to me.

 

[Incis0r]

If I had to do it over, I'd have applied to the UConn combined BS/DMD program....then I could be classmates with @rxdmx372 . Well...one year below him, but still!