Need Advice On LOE Request and Application

[RSX JDM Integra]

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I was speaking to a professor regarding getting a letter of evaluation based upon having taking 3 lecture courses with them along with a researching course. They had told me to then come see them with necessary credentials in order for them to write the letter.

From visiting my professor, I was questioned, do I really think I'll get into dental school? All this time, I have remained confident even though the chances looked grim compared to the average applicant and I understand that. I was hoping to be able to hit it out the ball park on the DATs to accommodate for the GPA variance.

My professor had then told me to come back in August, when I have taken the DATs and have scored at least a 20 in order for them to write me one.

To give further insight, my school GPA is a 3.20+ overall. I have two degrees; Biology and Chemistry.

I mean, with a 3.20+ overall GPA and two degrees (not sure if having a secondary degree helps any), does it really mean I have no chances? Should I not apply this cycle?

 

[bing12]

you have a chance, study and do great on your DAT. You can apply this cycle.

 

[RSX JDM Integra]

thanks for the gesture of good faith / hope bing! and congrats on your acceptance to dental school 🙂

since i have everything on my application ready, I'm only missing 2 LOE (from professors who are awaiting my DAT scores). I was wondering if it is possible to submit my application without those letters? I have 1 LOE from my orthodontist that is waiting for his submission. I figure it would take them about 3-4 weeks to review the application anyways so should I e-submit what I already have?

Only missing DATs and 2 LOEs like i had mentioned. I don't want my chances to diminish but I know I can't really do much until my DATs are in and the LOEs are written. Since I'll take the DATs in August, I figure it will take a while to get the LOEs since they gotta write it as well.

 

[nlbaker7]

LOEs don't hold up the application mailing, missing a DAT score does.

Because you'll be taking the DAT so late, you're at a pretty big disadvantage this cycle, so I would take the DAT and only apply if you absolutely kill it.