My chances of getting into dental schools?

[predental91]

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How many schools should I apply to? Which ones?

 

[Tangymoose]

Apply to as many as you can! Your current DAT is a little bit low for most schools so I wouldn't apply with current stats but if you do break 20s for DAT, I'm sure you will get some interviews.

Good Luck with your DAT!

 

[predental91]

Thank you!! 🙂 Are there any schools in particular I might have a better chance getting into?

 

[Impulse155]

Thank you!! 🙂 Are there any schools in particular I might have a better chance getting into?

Private ones.

 

[Tangymoose]

I would recommend Midwestern (AZ & Illinois), BU, USC, NYU, LECOM, USN, Western, AT Still (AZ) would be a decent list. If your are URM (minority), I would rec Meharry & Howard University. Apply to your state school for sure.

And unless these are your state schools, avoid because they are not OSS friendly: Georgia, all Texas Schools, Ohio State, and Southern Illinois.

Honestly, with your stats...I would apply to 15+ schools to get a good shot.

 

[predental91]

Thank you Impulse155 and Tangymoose!!

 

[omnipoDent]

Yeah, that 3.0 science gpa hurts. I thought I would post the average admission stats for last year. I think it will give you a better idea what you should be aiming for in order to become a competitive applicant for dental schools. Here are the numbers:

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Best of luck.👍

 

[MissyT]

That's a good bit of hurdles to come back from and overcome. I'm sure that you can do it if you really want to though. Others here have.

 

[timwatley]

Is your science gpa 3.0+ or are you rounding? Many schools have an initial screening process and if you have a 2.98 you'll likely be eliminated without anyone even looking at your app.

The DAT is probably your best chance. If you get a 20+ then you'll have a decent shot. Take several months to study as hard as you can!