OMFS - how many applications to send in?

[fungusfungi]

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As the title says. How many applications should we aim to send out?

 

[Jaa_]

IMO around 20-25 is a reasonable amount if your application is strong

 

[carabelliscusp]

Depends on 4 or 6

I’d say if 6 year:
80-85: 25
85+: 20

4 year I’d add 10 to both numbers

 

[letmeinthankss]

Depends on 4 or 6

I’d say if 6 year:
80-85: 25
85+: 20

4 year I’d add 10 to both numbers

Are four year programs more competitive than 6?

 

[deleted923283]

Are four year programs more competitive than 6?

Yes, but 6 year programs require higher minimum test scores

 

[Prehealthwhatever]

Yes, but 6 year programs require higher minimum test scores

What makes 4 years more competitive

 

[Prehealthwhatever]

Depends on 4 or 6

I’d say if 6 year:
80-85: 25
85+: 20

4 year I’d add 10 to both numbers

And how many for us sub-80 and sub-70 smooth-brains 🤗

 

[deleted923283]

What makes 4 years more competitive

Many many more people applying the 4 year programs, with many of them being applicants with one or more preliminary years at programs.

 

[OrphanageCaretaker]

What makes 4 years more competitive

2 less years to be in residency, 2 more years to make money.

 

[letmeinthankss]

Many many more people applying the 4 year programs, with many of them being applicants with one or more preliminary years at programs.

do 4 year programs prefer applicants with non-cats over dental students with better stats?

 

[deleted923283]

do 4 year programs prefer applicants with non-cats over dental students with better stats?

Yes

 

[deleted1047421]

do 4 year programs prefer applicants with non-cats over dental students with better stats?

Not always. It’s been years since I’ve been in residency and screened/interview applicants.

We always placed the most highest emphasis on academics.

But with the sheer volume of applicants - you will find those with both. Those with good academics and those with a prelim year.

Plenty of dental students with strong stats will match to a 4 year program.
I’m living proof. I got in the first round at my top matched program. It’s all dependent on the individual applicant.