Dental school chances

[ballpass]

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To whoever reads this. I need some advice for applying. I recently took the dat and didn’t score as well as I’d hoped for; however, I feel as if my application otherwise is strong. I have a 3.78 cgpa and a 3.6 science. I also have about 700 volunteering hours at a free clinic, a soccer coach, and as a youth mentor. I also have about 200-250 shadowing hours. I was wondering if I can get in with my DAT score considering my sciences were weak.

 

[askadds]

considering its a 50% acceptance rate.....im sure you will be fine.

 

[ballpass]

considering its a 50% acceptance rate.....im sure you will be fine.

My concern is the lower science score. I know my AA is right abt the average of accepted students and so is my pat but how much will my sciences hurt my chances?

 

[macsak]

To whoever reads this. I need some advice for applying. I recently took the dat and didn’t score as well as I’d hoped for; however, I feel as if my application otherwise is strong. I have a 3.78 cgpa and a 3.6 science. I also have about 700 volunteering hours at a free clinic, a soccer coach, and as a youth mentor. I also have about 200-250 shadowing hours. I was wondering if I can get in with my DAT score considering my sciences were weak.

please fill out a full WAMC template...

 

[ballpass]

please fill out a full WAMC template...

Just submitted it if you want to take a look at it. Thank you!

 

[drDental_]

My concern is the lower science score. I know my AA is right abt the average of accepted students and so is my pat but how much will my sciences hurt my chances?

The average AA of those accepted for Fall 2024/Class of 2028 was a 21. It has not been a 19 or lower since 2009.

 

[mattDstudent]

Hmm, the DAT score is not great but doable if the rest of your application is good. The good news is that if you get an interview, the schools thinks your credentials are qualified.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Ah... found the WAMC profile! Sorry it took me a while.

Thread 'WAMC?'

Jun 9, 2025

Date of submission: Planning to submit late June / early July 2025
Overall GPA: 3.78
Science GPA: ~3.6
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: ~3.5 (estimated)
DAT score: 19 AA | 17 TS | Bio 18 | GC 16 | OC 17 | RC 22 | QR 20 | PAT 20
State of Residence: Oklahoma


Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology
Minority? Not sure
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No


Shadowing Experience:
~250 hours total — General Dentist and Oral Surgeon


Volunteering Experience:
~840 hours total


Employment:
3,000+ hours
Sales and labor...

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