need help with school list - recommendations

[MrKrebsCycle]

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I am a CA resident which puts me in the unfortunate position of being in a state where admission is very very competitive while having a disadvantage applying to some OOS schools, which happen to be as expensive as the private CA dental schools

here is some background info:
finishing bachelor degree in sociology this fall (but might switch to psychology, not sure if dental schools thinks sociology major means = easy As in their opinion)

all pre-reqs at a CC unfortunately, but took three upper division biology classes and got As in all of them. I also only had about 4 semesters where I took full time courseload (15-21 units) but also worked full time. the other 5 semesters I took about 8-9 units but also had a full time work.

sGPA: 3.73
oGPA: 3.74
BCP GPA: 3.76
taking DAT at end of june
1500 volunteer hours/55 shadowing hours
6 years work experience

AT Still
Midwestern (AZ)
Midwestern (IL)
Western
Roseman (UT)
UNLV
USC
UCLA
UOP
UCSF

 

[MrKrebsCycle]

can anyone give me any advice on the school list?

 

[KittySquared]

Yikes, you should look at all the schools individually regarding CC credits. I know many wont accept it.

 

[jeffity]

It's hard to tell without DAT scores. State schools and a few private is the way to go, and you're doing that so far. Are you trying to stay out west (besides MWU-IL)? Roseman is probably the most sketchy of all of those...but DAT plays a factor with them.

Check this if you haven't regarding CC credits.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=993914

If it's just your pre-reqs at CC, you'll likely be fine with your whole list as far as meeting their limits. Of course there's always the unofficial/unwritten policies that will give preference to the candidate without or with less CCs. Upper division performance is good. Now, it comes back to the DAT performance on sciences.

 

[MrKrebsCycle]

It's hard to tell without DAT scores. State schools and a few private is the way to go, and you're doing that so far. Are you trying to stay out west (besides MWU-IL)? Roseman is probably the most sketchy of all of those...but DAT plays a factor.

yeah DAT is the wild card, my counselor said it, dentist said it, etc. I can easily schedule the DAT for mid june but I keep thinking im not really prepared so I keep postponing so I could brush up on things I am shaky on. sounds stupid but I actually had a nightmare where I failed the DAT badly and couldnt retake bc the 3 month limit would make me the last applicant for admission.

yes jeffity I am trying to stay on the west coast for family reasons. If I somehow get a >25 on the DAT then maybe I'll look into Harvard/Columbia

 

[jeffity]

End of June is fine. Don't rush it. GPAs are looking good, so as long as you don't bomb any sections, I think you'll have a good, early app and you'll be well on your way. It unfortunately is a stats game for the most part. ASDOH will enjoy your volunteer work though.