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I wanted to reach out in regards to how one may go about "networking" with ad comms at a dental school of interest.
There are 3 in state dental schools in my area, two of which are in close proximity to myself.
These schools are highly desirable for me to attend, as my parents are getting older and sick, and frankly, I would do ANYTHING to be able to remain in their vicinity. They are super important to me, and I want to stick around for them.
In this regard, these dental schools are obviously very top choice. (UIC and Midwestern IL if you are curious)
Now I know my interest in attending their school probably matters very little to them, but I want to do anything I can to meet them.
My undergraduate is quite the story. Took 8 years to graduate (in my last semester) and had a total re-invention. Lots of credits, but the past 60-70 hours have been all of the tough, upper level pre-reqs and upper level sciences (think physical chem, immuno, biochem, molecular bio, etc.). A 3.92 gpa for these past 60-70 hours/2 years of coursework. On top of that, lots of EC's, and etc. The point is, my GPA will not be competitive at face value (3.0ish), but anyone that cared to take a closer look, would see immense improvement. Yes, I understand DAT is everything, and I have high hopes for what it is worth. Test is within a month or two.
That being said, how do I let them know my "story", why I want to be there, and why my experiences align with their mission, etc., without actually have applied yet.
I am willing to knock on whoever's office door at 5AM if need be. I am very committed to meeting with someone connected, and would be willing to jump through whatever hoops necessary. I doubt even networking with them will be that impactful, but I still feel like I couldn't hurt?
On the UIC website for example, there are two admissions directors for the school, but no one else seemingly. What can I do with that information.
I am obviously not looking to beg, just to talk about my experiences and to get a gist of what it will take for me to get in.
I really, REALLY, want to get to these schools, and let them know I am extremely driven.
Please let me know any advice.
Thank you all so much!!
I wanted to reach out in regards to how one may go about "networking" with ad comms at a dental school of interest.
There are 3 in state dental schools in my area, two of which are in close proximity to myself.
These schools are highly desirable for me to attend, as my parents are getting older and sick, and frankly, I would do ANYTHING to be able to remain in their vicinity. They are super important to me, and I want to stick around for them.
In this regard, these dental schools are obviously very top choice. (UIC and Midwestern IL if you are curious)
Now I know my interest in attending their school probably matters very little to them, but I want to do anything I can to meet them.
My undergraduate is quite the story. Took 8 years to graduate (in my last semester) and had a total re-invention. Lots of credits, but the past 60-70 hours have been all of the tough, upper level pre-reqs and upper level sciences (think physical chem, immuno, biochem, molecular bio, etc.). A 3.92 gpa for these past 60-70 hours/2 years of coursework. On top of that, lots of EC's, and etc. The point is, my GPA will not be competitive at face value (3.0ish), but anyone that cared to take a closer look, would see immense improvement. Yes, I understand DAT is everything, and I have high hopes for what it is worth. Test is within a month or two.
That being said, how do I let them know my "story", why I want to be there, and why my experiences align with their mission, etc., without actually have applied yet.
I am willing to knock on whoever's office door at 5AM if need be. I am very committed to meeting with someone connected, and would be willing to jump through whatever hoops necessary. I doubt even networking with them will be that impactful, but I still feel like I couldn't hurt?
On the UIC website for example, there are two admissions directors for the school, but no one else seemingly. What can I do with that information.
I am obviously not looking to beg, just to talk about my experiences and to get a gist of what it will take for me to get in.
I really, REALLY, want to get to these schools, and let them know I am extremely driven.
Please let me know any advice.
Thank you all so much!!
