School List & Chances..?

[ArugulaSalad]

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Sorry for another one of these.. I am currently using the ADEA Guide and doing my research in SDN to get a general idea, but I was seeking for opinions specifically for my situation.

Residency: New York
oGPA: 3.82
sGPA: ~3.8
DAT: 23AA/23TS/25Bio/24GC/21OC/23RC/23QR/23PAT
EC: Nothing too special really. ~200 shadowing hours from three different dentists, research for 2 semesters (no publications), TA for Human Anatomy course for 2 semesters, ~1000 volunteer hours at a school for disabled children. I am looking to volunteer/shadow at a dental clinic in the summer.

Schools:
Buffalo
Stony Brook?
Tufts
Case Western
Penn
Pittsburgh
NYU
Maryland
UoP?

If I had to choose my top choice currently, I think it would be Tufts. I love Buffalo (my UG) and their curriculum, but having lived there for the past 4 years, I do want to experience something different. I am debating on applying to Stony Brook due to their high standards. I'm not sure about UoP either, because they seemed a little more in-state friendly despite being a private school.

I'm planning to apply to around 10-12 schools, so I am looking to add a few more schools. Is there anything I am missing? Any recommendations?

Thank you guys for all your help, and good luck to everyone applying this cycle!

 

[hoppingpre]

Those are great stats man... I'd say you're competent for any school, honestly. Good luck.

 

[gsquared]

Great stats--I think you stand a good chance at all those schools (you fit right in/at the upper end of their stats).

Just out of question, what demographic of the applicant base do you fit in? You are going to a be a strong applicant in any regard unless you can't speak/converse during your interviews.

 

[dds2b219]

Definitely apply to stonybrook!

 

[ajj70]

Add Iowa, UConn and Ohio. You stand a strong chance of scholarships at Iowa and UConn and Ohio give in-state tuition after a year. If you like research, I'd consider Harvard. If you don't like it, don't apply there. With your GPA and DAT combined, you are probably in the top 1% of applicants so, I'd add some private schools and other out of state friendly state schools, MN probably at least, and see where you get the best money.

 

[ArugulaSalad]

Thank you guys for your kind inputs!
@ajj70 I have added UConn and Ohio to my list. In addition to my original list and these two schools, I am also considering Michigan, BU, and MN. It looks like I will be able to solidify my list very soon!
I'm not applying to Harvard simply because I'm not Harvard material. I'm not applying to Columbia for the same reason.

Great stats--I think you stand a good chance at all those schools (you fit right in/at the upper end of their stats).

Just out of question, what demographic of the applicant base do you fit in? You are going to a be a strong applicant in any regard unless you can't speak/converse during your interviews.

I am Asian-American. I don't think I'm particularly awkward, but interview skills are definitely something I can work on.

 

[gsquared]

Sounds good--I think you are in a really good spot, and your stats are excellent.

 

[gsquared]

I'm really curious to see what your experience is at Pitt and Penn--please keep us posted!

 

[Ahmadtoo]

L m f a o.

Let me help you out buddy:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...-of-2020-interview-acceptance-thread.1146180/

Have a good day.

 

[Scumbag_Steve]

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[jwan14]

Go instate and as cheap as you can get. Unless mom and dad are paying.