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[deleted678344]

I know this question is always asked, but I would like some help with choosing schools to apply to.

Stats:
1. 23 DAT AA, 21 P, 20 QR, 20 RC, 25 Bio, 23 GC, 26 OC, 24 TS
2. North Dakota Resident (We don't have a dental school, so I plan to apply largely to WICHE schools because I get money and sometimes preference)
3. I have over a thousand hours of volunteering and extensive research, but I am lacking on shadowing currently.

So far I have:
1. Univ of Minn
2. Marquette
3. UCLA
4. UCSF
5. Univ of Wash
6. Univ of Pitt

My current goal is to eventually specialize in pediatrics OR work with kids/adults with special needs.

What does everyone think?

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[japas21]

I know this question is always asked, but I would like some help with choosing schools to apply to.

Stats:
1. 23 DAT AA, 21 P, 20 QR, 20 RC, 25 Bio, 23 GC, 26 OC, 24 TS
2. North Dakota Resident (We don't have a dental school, so I plan to apply largely to WICHE schools because I get money and sometimes preference)
3. I have over a thousand hours of volunteering and extensive research, but I am lacking on shadowing currently.

So far I have:
1. Univ of Minn
2. Marquette
3. UCLA
4. UCSF
5. Univ of Wash
6. Univ of Pitt

My current goal is to eventually specialize in pediatrics OR work with kids/adults with special needs.

What does everyone think?

gpa?

 

[deleted678344]

gpa?

4.0 overall and in science

 

[japas21]

oh you're fine! Don't sweat it. If you're a california resident than I can most likely say you're good for those 2 schools!

 

[DDSDCMUU]

I'd add Utah and Colorado. Interviewed at both and loved both schools. They give preference to WICHE too if I remember correctly. You will be good at pretty much every school though I think. Good luck!

 

[887194]

I'd include Penn, I think you have a good shot if you have over 50 shadowing hours. They also offer quite a few scholarships. Not to mention high specialization rates and if you want to go into Peds, the CHOP is one of the best in the world.

 

[deleted678344]

I'd add Utah and Colorado. Interviewed at both and loved both schools. They give preference to WICHE too if I remember correctly. You will be good at pretty much every school though I think. Good luck!

Appreciate the advice! Thought about both, but unfortunately I didn’t take anatomy and I’m not sure I want to take it on my year off for Utah. What did you like about Colorado? A friend of mine is starting there in the fall!

 

[deleted678344]

I'd include Penn, I think you have a good shot if you have over 50 shadowing hours. They also offer quite a few scholarships. Not to mention high specialization rates and if you want to go into Peds, the CHOP is one of the best in the world.

I was not aware of the Children’s Hospital there! I actually know a professor at UPenn through the research I did and considered it, but wasn’t sure about the class size. Might reconsider now though!

 

[887194]

I was not aware of the Children’s Hospital there! I actually know a professor at UPenn through the research I did and considered it, but wasn’t sure about the class size. Might reconsider now though!

haha, you could say it's on the map =)) If you have some sort of faulty connection, that could be a big bonus on your application! The way I see it- the class size is ideal, you will be able to make more connections/ friends.

 

[Chip Otle]

Add ASDOH if youre interested in working with special needs. They have pretty strong exposure to that population and have a clinic solely dedicated to special needs patients!

 

[deleted678344]

haha, you could say it's on the map =)) If you have some sort of faulty connection, that could be a big bonus on your application! The way I see it- the class size is ideal, you will be able to make more connections/ friends.

You might have sold me. I looked into it more and love the options for electives as well!!

 

[DDSDCMUU]

Appreciate the advice! Thought about both, but unfortunately I didn’t take anatomy and I’m not sure I want to take it on my year off for Utah. What did you like about Colorado? A friend of mine is starting there in the fall!

The environment was so great! Everyone was super friendly and the program is awesome!