i dont want to be that guy.. BUT what are my chances?

[SmileswithKammy]

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Cum GPA: 3.58
Science GPA: 3.57
500 Hours of Shadowing
1500 Hours of Community Service at a speech development center
200 Hours of Clinical Research
Published Research in the American Journal of Sports Medicine
Pre-Dental Society (obviously), American Medical Student Association, and 2 Honors Societies.
5 LOR's (Including committee letter)
DAT... taking in May lol... LETS SAYYYYY I GET a 35AA
Applying to 20-25 schools
CA Resident.

 

[bobbleheadboy]

good

 

[SmileswithKammy]

good

solid

 

[Futuredentist(hopefully)]

oh hey! you just commented on my post about my chances lol! Your gpa looks solid enough to me and your shadowing/EC's are even better! ITs pretty hard to gage chances without a DAT tho, but if you score similar to what i did hopefully we both will be fine this coming cycle!

 

[Symphonies]

35's a bit low think you might wanna try to study harder and get a 45 /s

seems pretty solid though, best of luck on the DAT and admisisons!

 

[SmileswithKammy]

35's a bit low think you might wanna try to study harder and get a 45 /s

seems pretty solid though, best of luck on the DAT and admisisons!

haha i like your style. Thank you very much!

 

[SmileswithKammy]

oh hey! you just commented on my post about my chances lol! Your gpa looks solid enough to me and your shadowing/EC's are even better! ITs pretty hard to gage chances without a DAT tho, but if you score similar to what i did hopefully we both will be fine this coming cycle!

I agree 100% with you, the DAT is a huge part of the application. Hopefully all goes well in May with it and ill be locked in for this cycle. I'm just trying to be as good as you Mr. FUTUREDENTIST! Thank you for your time!

 

[Futuredentist(hopefully)]

I agree 100% with you, the DAT is a huge part of the application. Hopefully all goes well in May with it and ill be locked in for this cycle. I'm just trying to be as good as you Mr. FUTUREDENTIST! Thank you for your time!

(hopefully) i can call myself Dr. Futuredentist not mr. LOL.

 

[Futuredentist(hopefully)]

I agree 100% with you, the DAT is a huge part of the application. Hopefully all goes well in May with it and ill be locked in for this cycle. I'm just trying to be as good as you Mr. FUTUREDENTIST! Thank you for your time!

also what schools you applying to man?

 

[SmileswithKammy]

(hopefully) i can call myself Dr. Futuredentist not mr. LOL.

ohhh myyyyyyy... what a rookie mistake ive made. LOL

 

[SmileswithKammy]

also what schools you applying to man?

Mainly going to be schools closer to me. UNLV, Western, OU, LECOM, Roseman, UCONN, Pittsburg.. and the list goes onnnnn and onnnnn.

 

[Futuredentist(hopefully)]

Mainly going to be schools closer to me. UNLV, Western, OU, LECOM, Roseman, UCONN, Pittsburg.. and the list goes onnnnn and onnnnn.

lmao how is uconn and cali close to CA, but holy **** 20-25 schools! if you do well on your DAT im sure you can cut that list in half!

 

[SmileswithKammy]

lmao how is uconn and cali close to CA, but holy **** 20-25 schools! if you do well on your DAT im sure you can cut that list in half!

uconn was the only toss up that i threw in there. I know better than to waste my money on applying to NYU, UPENN, Boston, etc... i have no chance there. Hopefully if i do well i wont have to apply to 20-25 :*(. Man this whole thing is going to cost an arm and a leg.

 

[887194]

You're applying to too few schools, aim for 50-60 to maximize your chances 😉

 

[SmileswithKammy]

You're applying to too few schools, aim for 50-60 to maximize your chances 😉

ohhhh @Dr.AlxTak i can always rely on you to make me laugh lol

 

[Futuredentist(hopefully)]

uconn was the only toss up that i threw in there. I know better than to waste my money on applying to NYU, UPENN, Boston, etc... i have no chance there. Hopefully if i do well i wont have to apply to 20-25 :*(. Man this whole thing is going to cost an arm and a leg.

OH woops meant Pittsburgh not cali in my last comment! and dude you cant say you dont have a chance at those schools with that gpa and you cant say you dont have a chance when you havent even taken the DAT yet! NYU, boston, and Penn are private so they give no preference to oos to in state (i think). and tell me about it... applying, flying/driving to interviews and booking overnight places alone is gunna be a taxing on my wallet. dont even get me started about paying 4 years tuition...

 

[887194]

ohhhh @Dr.AlxTak i can always rely on you to make me laugh lol

Lol, good luck! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

 

[SmileswithKammy]

OH woops meant Pittsburgh not cali in my last comment! and dude you cant say you dont have a chance at those schools with that gpa and you cant say you dont have a chance when you havent even taken the DAT yet! NYU, boston, and Penn are private so they give no preference to oos to in state (i think). and tell me about it... applying, flying/driving to interviews and booking overnight places alone is gunna be a taxing on my wallet. dont even get me started about paying 4 years tuition...

ohhh you hit the hammer on the nail. Our pockets will be so empty for the next 4 years (IF I GET IN) lol. But dont worry, i know by this time next year ill be saying congrats to you on all your acceptances! You got this, and im rooting for you champ!!

 

[SmileswithKammy]

Lol, good luck! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Will do! i might have you proofread my PS if its not too much to ask, but it wont be until may lol

 

[887194]

Will do! i might have you proofread my PS if its not too much to ask, but it wont be until may lol

No probs, ill gladly give you some feedback.

 

[SmileswithKammy]

No probs, ill gladly give you some feedback.

You're the best!

 

[Auntymarkovnikov]

uconn was the only toss up that i threw in there. I know better than to waste my money on applying to NYU, UPENN, Boston, etc... i have no chance there. Hopefully if i do well i wont have to apply to 20-25 :*(. Man this whole thing is going to cost an arm and a leg.

Why do you think you don't have a chance at NYU or Boston?

 

[SmileswithKammy]

Why do you think you don't have a chance at NYU or Boston?

I just feel like my stats aren't as good as some people that have received admissions to that university. Correct me if I'm wrong champ.

 

[gunner4ever]

I just feel like my stats aren't as good as some people that have received admissions to that university. Correct me if I'm wrong champ.

You're wrong. Those are seen as easier schools. And you have almost no shot at the seemingly random out of state public schools you listed. You need to do some research. Get the ADEA guide

 

[Auntymarkovnikov]

I just feel like my stats aren't as good as some people that have received admissions to that university. Correct me if I'm wrong champ.

I got an NYU interview with a 3.49 and a 19AA. If I can do it, you definitely can. 😎

 

[SmileswithKammy]

Almost exactly the same GPA (+ 24 DAT AA)
Applied to 16, got into 13.

Kill that DAT and you'll be golden.
Be confident and apply broadly.

Where did you apply if you don’t mind me asking? Feel free to PM me if you would like.

 

[SmileswithKammy]

I got an NYU interview with a 3.49 and a 19AA. If I can do it, you definitely can. 😎

You’re the best Aunty!!! Haha