Hey peeps! I have been creepin' SDN for quite some time and I want many of you to know you should be very proud of the hard work you have accomplished thus far. I am posting my credentials below. I understand all colleges and universities are different in their requirements; however, I would like an honest opinion on my chances of receiving interviews and/or acceptance this 'late in the game.' Looking at my stats, I know they pale in comparison to many of you. I like to think I am a strong 'people person' and the interview will allow me to show off my true potential. Thanks in advance for any help! Let's all keep our chins up.
GPA:
BCP: 3.29
Science: 3.31
Non-Science: 3.83
Total: 3.57
DAT:
AA: 19
PAT: 24
QR: 19
RC: 20
Bio: 18
O-Chem: 20
Inorg-Chem: 20
Total Sci: 19
Shadowing: 153 hours with a general practice dentist; he also wrote one LOR
EC hours: 3400 hours
Research hours: 360 hours
Work experience: 16320 hours
Graduated in 2011. Since then have worked in several environments, i.e. medical clinic, staffing agency, apartment management, credit union. After working in these environments, I decided I wanted to pursue my original goal of a dental degree.
AADSAS Application Sent: 09/18/2013
4th LOR submitted: 10/31/2013, (my last science professor); all others were submitted early October, (one science professor, one honors director/professor, one dentist)
I do not have too many friends in the dental field, so I am seeking solace in this thread. Many people I know pat me on the back and tell me to be patient. However, I fear I submitted my application too late in the game. I did the best I could. My schedule allowed me to study for my DAT until August. I worked on my AADSAS and supplemental applications until my 09/18/2013 submission date. As with many of you, I also needed to save funds to pay for the application fees. I know it is out of my hands right now, but I wouldn't mind hearing feedback from others more familiar with the process.
Universities/Colleges applied to:
- University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
- Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
- The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine
- Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- University of New England College of Dental Medicine
- University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
- Creighton University School of Dentistry
- Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
- New York University College of Dentistry
- University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
- The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University
- University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
- University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
- Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
- Marquette University School of Dentistry
Thanks and sincere good luck to all of you reading this.