I would like to narrow down the school list! Help!

[DodobirdFiance]

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Hello everyone! Today is nice and sunny 😀
Here are some of my stats.

oGPA: 3.709
sGPA: (I have no idea.. what class is considered "science"?)
DAT: 23/23/23
Shadowing >120 hrs, community service since sophomore year, Biochemistry major!

New England
UMD
NYU
BU
Tufts
Rutgers
Columbia
Buffalo
ECU
UNC
Case
UPenn
Pittsburgh
VCU


I would like some comments on my list. My residency is Virginia. Are there any other schools should I consider which are OOS friendly? Also, what number of schools are/did you guys applying/apply for? Thank you in advance! I appreciate any comments!

 

[I want to go to there]

Science = Basically all the courses with prefix biol, chem, and math.

The number of schools you've chosen is solid.

What about UPenn? Your stats are good enough. Maybe UCSF as well, worth a try with your stat.

 

[DodobirdFiance]

Science = Basically all the courses with prefix biol, chem, and math.

The number of schools you've chosen is solid.

What about UPenn? Your stats are good enough. Maybe UCSF as well, worth a try with your stat.

Does entomology count or psychology in science GPA? How about undergrad research?

HAHA I thought UoP meant UPenn.. sorry about the confusion! I am having UPenn on my list 🙂
Does USCF accept a lot of OOS?

Thanks!

 

[I want to go to there]

Does entomology count or psychology in science GPA? How about undergrad research?

HAHA I thought UoP meant UPenn.. sorry about the confusion! I am having UPenn on my list 🙂
Does USCF accept a lot of OOS?

Thanks!

I think so. No idea about research.

UoP is good school, too. USCF doesn't accept a lot of OOS, but it's a great enough school to risk imo.

 

[wildzodiac]

Take out ECU, as they do not accept out of state applicants. It's a state-only school. Other than that, looks like a good, well-balanced list.

 

[dds2b219]

I thought unc was extremely in state friendly?

 

[DodobirdFiance]

Take out ECU, as they do not accept out of state applicants. It's a state-only school. Other than that, looks like a good, well-balanced list.

Thank you! I didn't know it was instate only :/ Maybe I should've researched more haha

I thought unc was extremely in state friendly?

Really 🙁? Do you think I should take this out? Thanks!

 

[rendal]

Thank you! I didn't know it was instate only :/ Maybe I should've researched more haha



Really 🙁? Do you think I should take this out? Thanks!

UNC isn't too OOS friendly, but you have very solid stats and you have as good of a chance as anyone to get an OOS interview there. If you really like the school, keep it. After knocking out ECU you'll have 13 schools which is a solid number.

 

[whitepapertree]

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[DodobirdFiance]

UNC isn't too OOS friendly, but you have very solid stats and you have as good of a chance as anyone to get an OOS interview there. If you really like the school, keep it. After knocking out ECU you'll have 13 schools which is a solid number.

Thank you for your response! Yes, I do like the school. It is very pretty 🙂 haha

The following categories are all combined to calculate the applicant’s BCP GPA:


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Anatomy
Biochemistry (if offered by a biology department)
Biology
Biophysics (if offered by a biology department)
Botany
Genetics
Medicine
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Pathology
Pharmacy (could also be classified as Chemistry)
Pharmacology (could also be classified as Chemistry)
Physiology
Zoology

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Biochemistry (if offered by a chemistry department)
Chemistry
General Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry

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Biophysics
Physics


The above and following categories are all combined to calculate the applicant’s Science GPA:
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Agriculture
Animal Sciences
Astronomy
Audiology
Clinical Sciences
Dental Hygiene
Engineering
Health Technology
Geology
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Nursing
Nutrition
Physical Sciences
Plant Sciences
Sports Sciences
Statistics

Thank you so much for this information! But I am still lost on my entomology class and my undergrad research (BCHM)....

 

[nonociceptors]

Thank you so much for this information! But I am still lost on my entomology class and my undergrad research (BCHM)....

That's an old list. They include new courses on the updated one such as cog Sci and some other neuro related classes

 

[whitepapertree]

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[DodobirdFiance]

That's an old list. They include new courses on the updated one such as cog Sci and some other neuro related classes

^^ is right. They released a new guide in the past month I guess!

http://www.adea.org/dental_educatio...ons/Documents/ADEA_AADSAS_Course_Subjects.pdf

Thank you! Do you know where biochemistry falls under when it has a separate department?

 

[andreadds]

Hello everyone! Today is nice and sunny 😀
Here are some of my stats.

oGPA: 3.709
sGPA: (I have no idea.. what class is considered "science"?)
DAT: 23/23/23
Shadowing >120 hrs, community service since sophomore year, Biochemistry major!

New England
UMD
NYU
BU
Tufts
Rutgers
Columbia
Buffalo
ECU
UNC
Case
UPenn
Pittsburgh
VCU


I would like some comments on my list. My residency is Virginia. Are there any other schools should I consider which are OOS friendly? Also, what number of schools are/did you guys applying/apply for? Thank you in advance! I appreciate any comments!

I think you are applying to too many schools. I would cut 2. Apply to 7-12 schools. There are a lot Iwould cut from your list but schools I would keep would be Columbia, Buffalo, Case, UNC, Penn, Pitt and VCU

 

[Dentalogist]

I think you are applying to too many schools. I would cut 2. Apply to 7-12 schools. There are a lot Iwould cut from your list but schools I would keep would be Columbia, Buffalo, Case, UNC, Penn, Pitt and VCU

I agree with her, also apply to texas schools since its tuition price is beyond amazing!

 

[DodobirdFiance]

I think you are applying to too many schools. I would cut 2. Apply to 7-12 schools. There are a lot Iwould cut from your list but schools I would keep would be Columbia, Buffalo, Case, UNC, Penn, Pitt and VCU

I agree with her, also apply to texas schools since its tuition price is beyond amazing!

Thanks guys! But I do have a question. Why do you recommend me to cut down the schools? Lots of people say it is about the right number and more people say that I should apply to more schools. Also, don't Texas schools need separate form of application?

 

[ajj70]

Thanks guys! But I do have a question. Why do you recommend me to cut down the schools? Lots of people say it is about the right number and more people say that I should apply to more schools. Also, don't Texas schools need separate form of application?

I think they are suggesting fewer schools because your stats are so high and you might not need to spend the extra money applying to those schools. Having said that, I'd consider adding Iowa to your list. Your stats are good, they are pretty OOS friendly and from what another poster that attends there said, they give pretty good scholarships for OOS making the costs pretty close to in-state.

 

[DodobirdFiance]

I think they are suggesting fewer schools because your stats are so high and you might not need to spend the extra money applying to those schools. Having said that, I'd consider adding Iowa to your list. Your stats are good, they are pretty OOS friendly and from what another poster that attends there said, they give pretty good scholarships for OOS making the costs pretty close to in-state.

Oh now I understand. But I think I would need to be on the safe side for everything. Thanks for you explanation and recommendation! I'll definitely consider Iowa!