Reapplying Hurt my chance?

[jiapgi]

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I'm planning on applying to Dental school this Summer, but I already know my chances are low.
So does it hurt that I apply again next year?
Should I hold off on applying till I can raise my GPA/DAT?

 

[chund]

I had to reapply and I think it helps. It shows your determined and not willing to give up your dream of becoming a dentist. But in-between cycles (if you have to re-apply) you need to better yourself in every way possible. Shadow hundreds of hours, get some experience, volunteer, and maybe take more classes to pull up your GPA, some to a Post-Bac program, but i never looked into that.

 

[eldirty]

I had to reapply and I think it helps. It shows your determined and not willing to give up your dream of becoming a dentist. But in-between cycles (if you have to re-apply) you need to better yourself in every way possible. Shadow hundreds of hours, get some experience, volunteer, and maybe take more classes to pull up your GPA, some to a Post-Bac program, but i never looked into that.

I also reapplied and I agree that it shows your determination. Like chund said you have to continuously improve your application in every way possible. First and foremost ... what about you application is making you feel that reapplying is imminent? Those are the things you should focus on. Schedule an appointment with the dean at a school of interest and hear what needs to be improved upon first hand.

 

[jaydog12]

AHHH...a vet guy in a dental forum. Since this is about reapplying, I could chime in on this. I know plenty of my friends in undergrad that had to reapply whether it was for medicine, dental, or vet school. Not getting in is not the worst thing in the world (it hurts a bit), but you get over it. If you don't get in, learn what you need to do in order to become a stronger candidate the next time around (boost up GPA, get more experience in dental work for your case, do research, and so on and so forth). Reapplying to dental school shows the dental committee that you are determined to acheive your goal as a dentist and you will not let anything stop you from obtaining your dream! I got into Missouri vet school on my first try (I feel it was lucky since most pre-vet students take two/three tries to get any sort of hope of getting in). Heck, if you are offered an interview, then count your blessings because then obviously the school has some sort of interest in you (again, this is just my experience with the whole veterinary applocation process).

 

[appleonius]

why waste $1500 & stress about it? if money is no object, then it may be a good idea. why not start off on the best fot & let your upward trend in GPA/DAT + ECs do all the talking?

what are you stats btw?

 

[chund]

If your stats are sub-par in every arena then I say waiting may be best; however, if you have even a chance of getting in the first time, then 1500 is a small price to pay for all the reward you will gain by becoming a dentist. What if you get in?? Even if not, then you have shown interest and will stick out when you re-apply.

 

[Jake8]

If you apply now the worst thing that happens is you get your name out there but get turned down. At least you gave yourself a chance.

If you don't apply, you will have no chance at dental school for that cycle.

I would say at least give yourself the chance if you can afford it. There are people who get in with less than a 3.0 or suspect DAT every year. While it isn't the norm, if all the cards fall in the right place you might surprise yourself.

 

[cybermech]

If you apply now the worst thing that happens is you get your name out there but get turned down. At least you gave yourself a chance.

If you don't apply, you will have no chance at dental school for that cycle.

I would say at least give yourself the chance if you can afford it. There are people who get in with less than a 3.0 or suspect DAT every year. While it isn't the norm, if all the cards fall in the right place you might surprise yourself.

Perhaps you can post your stats with an Predents profile. Even if you have a lot of money to spend on interviews and application fees, you'd still be wasting your valuable time filling out apps and going to interviews if you have a very low chance of getting in. Just know that, every hour you spend on a cycle where you have extremely low odds is an hour lost in preparation for the next cycle (ie. studying for DATs, taking courses, etc.)

I would say, don't apply unless you have have 3.3 sci/cum GPA and a 20+ DAT. When the numbers are right, life is much easier. Wait until they're right.