spndental22
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I am in a little bit of a unique situation, so I was hoping to get some advice from anyone that might have some insight!
About me; I just completed a post bacc from an ivy league school (im not sure how relevant that is, but for the sake of disclosure). My undergrad GPA is 3.7 (UCLA), and my science GPA is 3.9. Also, I do not have a lot of volunteer work ( I did a bunch in high school and continued to do a little in college for that same organization, but really haven't done much in the last couple years) I am taking the DAT next week, and I am interested in advice that assumes I will do well because otherwise I will of course reevaluate -like assuming 22+, as I am getting pretty good scores on practice tests.
I started the post bacc program right out of college, as I decided that I wanted to go into healthcare and was hoping to apply to medical school. I spent a year and a half shadowing and doing research with a medical doctor during that time, and I realized for many, many reasons that while I do love the healthcare setting and had a positive experience, dentistry is a far better fit for me than medicine. I began shadowing a few weeks ago, and it has completely solidified that decision.
I want to know if you guys think it is reasonable for me to apply this cycle, considering the fact that I am already a couple years out of college and I would love to get started since I am absolutely sure about dental school- and I have debt/life to consider. However, I only started shadowing last month, so by the time i'd apply to my dream schools (UoP, USC, UCLA.. too late for UCSF), it will be late November which is late in the cycle. Also, I am wondering if it is a little crazy to do so when I just started shadowing recently. Basically, how much do schools scrutinize these types of things-- changing my mind and shadowing late.
Also, I am really struggling with the notion of a personal statement right now considering the fact that I changed my mind twice. Does anyone have some advice on how to go about this (whether it be to wait a year or work with what I have, open to all suggestions)
About me; I just completed a post bacc from an ivy league school (im not sure how relevant that is, but for the sake of disclosure). My undergrad GPA is 3.7 (UCLA), and my science GPA is 3.9. Also, I do not have a lot of volunteer work ( I did a bunch in high school and continued to do a little in college for that same organization, but really haven't done much in the last couple years) I am taking the DAT next week, and I am interested in advice that assumes I will do well because otherwise I will of course reevaluate -like assuming 22+, as I am getting pretty good scores on practice tests.
I started the post bacc program right out of college, as I decided that I wanted to go into healthcare and was hoping to apply to medical school. I spent a year and a half shadowing and doing research with a medical doctor during that time, and I realized for many, many reasons that while I do love the healthcare setting and had a positive experience, dentistry is a far better fit for me than medicine. I began shadowing a few weeks ago, and it has completely solidified that decision.
I want to know if you guys think it is reasonable for me to apply this cycle, considering the fact that I am already a couple years out of college and I would love to get started since I am absolutely sure about dental school- and I have debt/life to consider. However, I only started shadowing last month, so by the time i'd apply to my dream schools (UoP, USC, UCLA.. too late for UCSF), it will be late November which is late in the cycle. Also, I am wondering if it is a little crazy to do so when I just started shadowing recently. Basically, how much do schools scrutinize these types of things-- changing my mind and shadowing late.
Also, I am really struggling with the notion of a personal statement right now considering the fact that I changed my mind twice. Does anyone have some advice on how to go about this (whether it be to wait a year or work with what I have, open to all suggestions)