Should I apply to a few more schools?

[spazway]

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My app is complete at 5 schools.

DAT: 23AA/21TS/22PAT

GPA: 3.77 Total / 3.68 BCP & Sci.
Honors program

Adequate ECs/volunteer/work experience

3 semesters of research, including a funded research project. I will write a senior honors thesis this year.

~50 hours shadowing; 90% general dentistry

I work as a dental intern 1 day a week in a rural solo practice, basically helping the place run more efficiently.

My schools are, in order of preference:

UMN (in-state residency)

UOP
UPenn
Marquette
Temple

I have a strong interest in rural dentistry and I have in-state residency for UMN, so I think I have a great shot at getting accepted there. I really do like each of these schools, however, and would be glad to have an acceptance from any of them. Are there other schools with a focus on rural / underserved dentistry that I could apply to?

Here's my "other" list I'm considering applying to. UConn and tOSU grant in-state residency relatively easily, and Nebraska and Colorado are other Midwestern schools I'm interested in. My dad's side of the family lives in Nebraska and we visit frequently (would that help my chances there?). Are these guys too out-of-state unfriendly to consider applying? Or is my original list of five all right?

UConn
tOSU
Nebraska (UNMC)
Colorado

 

[periopocket]

Yea I would also apply to conn and buffalo as well in exchange for some of those pricy private schools.

 

[IsaacYankem]

Add UConn. Great school, IS tuition after year 1. Same thing with Buffalo. Less "prestige didactically" but great clinical school. Add Case Western. Great school. Didactic powerhouse, small class size, great clinic

 

[Glimmer1991]

I don't think you HAVE to, but you can if you want. I wouldn't add any schools that you aren't genuinely interested in attending, though.

 

[ktran17]

You're probably aware of this but, make sure to look into minn's rural track admission program.

 

[spazway]

Yea I would also apply to conn and buffalo as well in exchange for some of those pricy private schools.

Add UConn. Great school, IS tuition after year 1. Same thing with Buffalo. Less "prestige didactically" but great clinical school. Add Case Western. Great school. Didactic powerhouse, small class size, great clinic

Thanks, guys. I'll check out Buffalo.

You're probably aware of this but, make sure to look into minn's rural track admission program.

I have! Unfortunately, I became interested in dentistry just a little too late to get into that program.

 

[ZPederson11]

Nebraska accepts a majority of in state. Usually leave only about 10 spots for OOS. Its worth a shot but it will be competitive. Your a lock at Minney though.