Shadowing question

[la180]

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Whatsup guys,

I just have a question regarding shadowing hours. So I'm looking to apply to Columbia, UCLA, UCSF, Harvard, and Rutgers, but I only have about 20-30 hours shadowing a general dentist. I'm concerned that this isn't enough.

I guess I should explain my background a bit more. I go to a state school in the Northeast, and I have a 3.9 GPA (3.94 Science) with a 26 AA DAT. I've shadowed an oral surgeon for about 50-100 hours, but I don't know if that really makes a difference. I'm also taking a gap year.

With all of this, could someone please let me know where I stand?

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[la180]

You gotta bump up the general dent shadowing to at least 100

I'm going to be abroad for the next year doing a teach abroad program :/

 

[KAU6]

Honestly I wouldn't stress about getting 100 gen dentist shadowing hours with your stats. I would get more, but wouldn't worry about it. Admission boards are never black and white, they look at the whole picture! Best of luck!

 

[KAU6]

However, if their admission REQUIREMENTS say 100 hours, then get 100. Admission committees will value all your experiences!