Opinion please

[Let me out!]

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Hi

I would like to ask for opinions on this matter:

I am a second time applying student. I applied the last cycle, in Sept, and the date might have been the setback for my application. I applied to 7 schools last time, one interview. I will be applying to more schools this cycle. My DAT score is 24 (PAT 25, AA 24, TS 24) with a subpar, but 3.0+, GPA.

Most of the schools on my list are in the east coast. I have 15 schools that I will surely be applying to. Then there are 3 schools that I am debating for:

Case
U.Louisville
Mercy Detroit

One part of me tells me to just apply, just in case.
The other part tells me not to, because of the cost. It is ~550 dollars difference for both AADSAS and secondary fees. I also think that 15 and 18 schools... may not make a difference. If I am not accepted to 15... what's 3 more? Maybe just one or two more?

Comparing with the other schools on my list, those 3 would be the least of my choices.

What would you do?

 

[applegrape1]

Its a small cost to minimize risk of not getting in this cycle.

 

[Lane138]

You should be able to articulate at least 2 reasons why you want to apply to these schools, beyond "I desperately want to be a dentist." Contact the schools to get a foot in the door so they know who you are. Don't just spread your apps around hoping for the best, otherwise it's a waste of money!