Do you think I should apply?

[fodog]

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okay-- I just saw a post by a guy who is thinking about applying, and it got me thinking...

I have been planning on applying next year because I won't be able to graduate for 3 more semesters. But I have decent DAT scores and grades. Do you think I should try to apply to a few schools and see what happens?

These are my DAT scores:

PA- 21
QR-15
RC-17
Biology-22
GC-24
OC-29
TS-24
AA-21

I have a GPA of 3.91

I was planning on doing a bunch of shadowing THIS upcoming school year as well as research, so I don't have any of that done yet. I also of course don't have any letters of recommendation and I haven't even started to think about the personal statement.

what do you guys think, is it way to late to try and apply to a few schools even though I won't have graduated? I could try and cram in some shadowing before I apply next week (if I did).

your responses will be very helpful!

 

[ds250x]

I think you should probably wait. If there were only two semesters left I'd say otherwise. Your stats are great, 3.91 wow. Doing the extra stuff couldn't hurt though.

 

[lphiewok]

with the trends that most of schools are accepting either only students with bachelors degree or most of students with the degree, i would also suggest waiting til next year.

getting LORs will take you at least a month (from getting them to sending them out) and application process will also take some time.
although I would say it would be possible for you to finish applying by October and land some interviews (due to your high GPA and DAT scores), I think in the long run you would probably appreciate having your bachelors done and also taking things more slowly (since you will have at least 4 years of more schooling afterward).

i think you could have a chance of getting in but if i were you, i would just enjoy undergraduate as much as I can - bc im pretty sure you'll be able to get into dental school next year cycle so why not enjoy while you can?