Help With Dental School List

[bloodytoothguy2]

Hey guys I want your opinion on potentially adding more schools to my list. My stats are as follows 3.73 cumulative GPA and 3.75 science GPA, I got a 24 AA and TS and my resume is decent with lots of exposure to the field. Also, I have NY residency. The one thing I can admit is that I feel as though I have weak letters of recommendation. So far I have applied to the following schools:
1. UNC
2. Tufts
3. Harvard
4. BU
5. Stony
6. Buffalo
7. UCLA
8. Columbia
9. Rutgers
10. U Conn
11. U Penn

I am concerned that I may be applying to too many schools that have a rather low acceptance rate and not enough target schools. What are your thoughts and if so what schools would you suggest adding?

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[macsak]

Hey guys I want your opinion on potentially adding more schools to my list. My stats are as follows 3.73 cumulative GPA and 3.75 science GPA, I got a 24 AA and TS and my resume is decent with lots of exposure to the field. Also, I have NY residency. The one thing I can admit is that I feel as though I have weak letters of recommendation. So far I have applied to the following schools:
1. UNC
2. Tufts
3. Harvard
4. BU
5. Stony
6. Buffalo
7. UCLA
8. Columbia
9. Rutgers
10. U Conn
11. U Penn

I am concerned that I may be applying to too many schools that have a rather low acceptance rate and not enough target schools. What are your thoughts and if so what schools would you suggest adding?

6 of your 11 are in the top 10 or so most difficult schools to get in to...

 

[S_Diamond_DDS]

This is a good list, maybe throw on a couple of safety schools is all.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Unless there are real reasons why you want to go to UCLA or UNC... you can but understand your chances as an OOS applicant.

 

[LeagueofLigTies]

Hey guys I want your opinion on potentially adding more schools to my list. My stats are as follows 3.73 cumulative GPA and 3.75 science GPA, I got a 24 AA and TS and my resume is decent with lots of exposure to the field. Also, I have NY residency. The one thing I can admit is that I feel as though I have weak letters of recommendation. So far I have applied to the following schools:
1. UNC
2. Tufts
3. Harvard
4. BU
5. Stony
6. Buffalo
7. UCLA
8. Columbia
9. Rutgers
10. U Conn
11. U Penn

I am concerned that I may be applying to too many schools that have a rather low acceptance rate and not enough target schools. What are your thoughts and if so what schools would you suggest adding?

You have a good chance at stony/buffalo!

 

[axiumgod]

I suggest adding a couple safeties. Your stats are strong but are sitting around average for like half of the list

 

[S_Diamond_DDS]

I agree with mr.smile. You have an extremely small chance of acceptance at ucla and unc. You should replace these with more OOS friendly schools.