Current DAT score needed for HPSP/HSCP?? Acceptance rate?

[dshen92129]

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Anyone know?

 

[8_man]

The people I've seen on this forum who receive it have 23+AA's. Purely anecdotal, though.

 

[Tooth Ferry]

Check out the military dentistry forums. If you want to be competitive, over a 21 is a good place to start, beyond GPA, letters of rec, etc.

 

[DMDDDSHopeful]

I'm in the middle of this so I'll copy and paste it:

4 year scholarship requirement DAT 19 Minimum GPA 3.6/DAT 20 and
higher Minimum GPA 3.4.

3 year scholarship requirement DAT 18 Minimum GPA 3.5/DAT 20 and
higher Minimum GPA 3.2.

They do their own GPA and calculation so it won't match AADSAS.

 

[Incis0r]

Anyone know?

Talk to a recruiter.

 

[schmoob]

22+ to apply without an acceptance. After that, speak to the recruiter.

I'm in the middle of this so I'll copy and paste it:

4 year scholarship requirement DAT 19 Minimum GPA 3.6/DAT 20 and
higher Minimum GPA 3.4.

3 year scholarship requirement DAT 18 Minimum GPA 3.5/DAT 20 and
higher Minimum GPA 3.2.

They do their own GPA and calculation so it won't match AADSAS.

Is this official? Or what the recruiter told you? Not doubting you, I'm legitimately curious.

 

[DMDDDSHopeful]

22+ to apply without an acceptance. After that, speak to the recruiter.



Is this official? Or what the recruiter told you? Not doubting you, I'm legitimately curious.

Sorry, I am confused about your statement. Is this official or what the recruiter told me?

 

[tmt345]

Sorry, I am confused about your statement. Is this official or what the recruiter told me?

I just submitted my Navy HPSP. The first boards for the Navy HPSP is on November 15th and it is for early admission. If you have a 22+ on the DAT you can apply before you have an acceptance. Everyone else must wait until after December 1st. I'm pretty sure the early admission is only for the Navy, but I think that the AF has rolling admission.

EDIT: Army has early admission too. I've attached some helpful info from something I received while visiting a dental school (download image and rotate it so you can read it... I couldn't get it to be vertical).

 

[BeaverLover]

Army has early admission too.

Thanks for not rotating that upload, pinched a nerve while reading. As for the Army early board, my recruiter mentioned January 26 as the first board so I'm not sure if they're doing early selection this year...although it has happened in previous years.

 

[tmt345]

Thanks for not rotating that upload, pinched a nerve while reading. As for the Army early board, my recruiter mentioned January 26 as the first board so I'm not sure if they're doing early selection this year...although it has happened in previous years.

I took the time to upload this for the OP (and apparently you) and it would not rotate. You're welcome.

If you open the image in a new tab you can see it was uploaded vertical.

 

[Incis0r]

Thanks for not rotating that upload, pinched a nerve while reading. As for the Army early board, my recruiter mentioned January 26 as the first board so I'm not sure if they're doing early selection this year...although it has happened in previous years.

Do what I do- just turn the laptop onto its side 🤣
People in the lounge are looking at me like I'm crazy right now "Why is he looking at the computer sideways.....?"

If you open the image in a new tab you can see it was uploaded vertical.

^Thank you for uploading it. You're right- it is vertical in the new tab!

 

[JeffM]

I'm still waiting on medical clearance to get my MEPS. Can someone tell me what the essay is so I can at least get started on that? And are there any requirements for people to write you a letter of recommendation...could it be anyone?

 

[tmt345]

I'm still waiting on medical clearance to get my MEPS. Can someone tell me what the essay is so I can at least get started on that? And are there any requirements for people to write you a letter of recommendation...could it be anyone?

From my Navy HPSP application package:

“The last section of this form is for you to write a statement on why you are seeking a commission. First, type it out on a blank Word document in sentence case (DO NOT USE ALL CAPS). Once you are done, make sure you spell check it and make sure the grammar is correct. Print it out and proofread it. Then block and copy to the MOTIVATIONAL STATEMENT section. This application section is the only opportunity you have to express why you want to be a Naval Officer. This is your chance to sell yourself to the selection board. State why you are applying, what you have to offer the Navy, etc. Cover your experience, drive, hard work, goals, and why you think you would make a GREAT officer.”

For references I was told that I would want two from professors at my school no matter what. However, it seems like you might need more if they cannot get in touch with your previous employers. I didn't need more than my two so they must have been able to get in touch with them. Here is what it said in my application package:

“We are required to request work references from ALL employers that you have worked for in the past 3 years. These are the same employers that you are listing on the Security Questionnaire you are filling out through NASIS.

Not all employers will return the Request for Reference form. You will need to replace those missing employer references with completed character references. As an example, if you have 5 employers in the last 3 years, and only 2 employers responded to our request, then you will need 3 character references to have a total of 5 total completed references.

Getting these references up front can alleviate a lot of waiting and delays later in the process. Ideally, these character references will be from professors, church leaders, military or civic leaders, but are not limited to these options.

Personal references should be in standard business letter format. They can be on letterhead or plain paper. Letters can be addressed “U.S. Navy Officer Programs”. They are an endorsement of your character and should high-light desirable personal qualities as well as you ability to perform as a Naval Officer.”

 

[schmoob]

Sorry, I am confused about your statement. Is this official or what the recruiter told me?

You need a 22+ to apply to Navy HPSP if you have not been offered an acceptance yet. Everyone else has to wait until after Dec 1st.

As far as the requirements you mentioned; is this something that recruiter told you? Or are those the Navy's official requirements as per their guidelines?
The reason I ask is because as you can tell, this is a very tedious process with lots of work involved. If the recruiter thinks that an applicant won't have a shot, they may not want to go through the paperwork hassle. So they may provide arbitrary numbers. But if this is the Navy's official requirement, that's a different story.

 

[DMDDDSHopeful]

You need a 22+ to apply to Navy HPSP if you have not been offered an acceptance yet. Everyone else has to wait until after Dec 1st.

As far as the requirements you mentioned; is this something that recruiter told you? Or are those the Navy's official requirements as per their guidelines?
The reason I ask is because as you can tell, this is a very tedious process with lots of work involved. If the recruiter thinks that an applicant won't have a shot, they may not want to go through the paperwork hassle. So they may provide arbitrary numbers. But if this is the Navy's official requirement, that's a different story.

Sounds about right. Why would they want to do all that paperwork if the person isn't qualified. I received that info straight from the recruiter. I didn't pull it off a website or third party. I really think a 22+ is way too high, but maybe the Navy is different. I'm applying with the Air Force.

 

[schmoob]

Sounds about right. Why would they want to do all that paperwork if the person isn't qualified. I received that info straight from the recruiter. I didn't pull it off a website or third party. I really think a 22+ is way too high, but maybe the Navy is different. I'm applying with the Air Force.

The branches are all different with regards to HPSP, despite being governed by one policy.
For the Navy, a 22AA is the minimum to apply without an acceptance. After an acceptance, you can apply with a lower score.
Another example is that the Army and Navy are still providing the $20K bonus, while the AF is not.
Everything in the military has some sort of policy, instruction, or guidance. EVERYTHING. I recommend getting into the habit of looking for these on your own, because people can tell you whatever they want, but the bottom line is that it comes down to policy.

Best of luck with your application to the AF and to Dental school! Hopefully you will be selected, and you will have a great career in front of you.

 

[Incis0r]

I'm applying with the Air Force.

Are you going for a 4-year HPSP with the Air Force? Their board already met back in August.

 

[DMDDDSHopeful]

Are you going for a 4-year HPSP with the Air Force? Their board already met back in August.

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[Incis0r]

All,

Just asked a Navy Medical Officer Recruiter about this. Last year, the Navy averages were the following:

DAT: 22
GPA: 3.5

 

[Maybe.a.dentist]

All,

Just asked a Navy Medical Officer Recruiter about this. Last year, the Navy averages were the following:

DAT: 22
GPA: 3.5

Anyone know what the army has been averaging for acceptees in the last couple years?

 

[Incis0r]

Anyone know what the army has been averaging for acceptees in the last couple years?

Army Averages (source: @ArmyDentistGal quoted below)

DAT: 21
GPA: 3.69

The average DAT/GPA in 2015 was 21/3.69 with no early boarding, and it appears to be getting even more competitive although I've been told that the board will still consider other attributes... prior military service, leadership, commitment to physical fitness, etc.

 

[dshen92129]

everyone thank you very much for all the replies! this thread has been very helpful!

 

[dshen92129]

I just submitted my Navy HPSP. The first boards for the Navy HPSP is on November 15th and it is for early admission. If you have a 22+ on the DAT you can apply before you have an acceptance. Everyone else must wait until after December 1st. I'm pretty sure the early admission is only for the Navy, but I think that the AF has rolling admission.

EDIT: Army has early admission too. I've attached some helpful info from something I received while visiting a dental school (download image and rotate it so you can read it... I couldn't get it to be vertical).

where did you get this? I assume this is pretty recent? did you already get accepted into DS before applying for this?

 

[dshen92129]

Are you going for a 4-year HPSP with the Air Force? Their board already met back in August.

planning on going with navy HSCP.. I am already in makes sense to do that..

oops just read that you were replying to someone else.. nvm

 

[bird2youth]

For the Navy HPSP, does anyone know someone who got accepted with less than 22 DAT? 🙁

 

[dshen92129]

DMDDDSHOPEFUL said minimum was 19.. think you should be fine

 

[dshen92129]

For the Navy HPSP, does anyone know someone who got accepted with less than 22 DAT? 🙁

Navy is always in need of dentists.. I know this for a fact.. there are very few who stay in longer than their contract.. most get out obviously because there is much more to make on the outside.. Navy is a good stepping stone.. you see a lot of interesting cases.. Plus the AEGD program gives you a lot of practice in all the specialties.. you have an easier chance of getting into a speciality in the Navy also.

 

[tmt345]

From my Navy HPSP application package:

For references I was told that I would want two from professors at my school no matter what. However, it seems like you might need more if they cannot get in touch with your previous employers. I didn't need more than my two so they must have been able to get in touch with them. Here is what it said in my application package:

where did you get this? I assume this is pretty recent? did you already get accepted into DS before applying for this?

I got this from Roseman University in March during a visitation day.

 

[mroerdh22]

I'm a nontraditional applicant with a 19AA but a lot of life experience and exposure to the AF between my husband and Dad. I was selected for the 4 year HPSP this cycle. I thought I had no chance but it (at least for the Air Force) is truly a whole applicant look/process.

 

[bird2youth]

I'm a nontraditional applicant with a 19AA but a lot of life experience and exposure to the AF between my husband and Dad. I was selected for the 4 year HPSP this cycle. I thought I had no chance but it (at least for the Air Force) is truly a whole applicant look/process.

Thank you for this post!

 

[mroerdh22]

Thank you for this post!

You're welcome. Just wanted other people, like myself, who were discouraged and thought they had no chance because of people on SDN who say you have to have perfect scores to get the HPSP. That's just not the case! Message me if you have HPSP application questions or just need an encouraging comment!