Submitting Application with low shadowing/volunteering

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Hi,

I just realized that the portal does not allow us to add any professional experiences such as shadowing or volunteering after e-submitting. I don't think I have enough Shadowing and Volunteering yet, and my DAT is on June 17th. I only inputted two dentists with a total of 60 hours and my GPA is a 3.3. So is it advisable to wait a month and build my experience prior to submitting the application? I am worried because it take a long time to just process the application, get the transcripts in and for DAT scores to show up.

Thanks!
 
If I submit in July would it be late considering the fact that it take so long to process the application?
 
No, submitting in July will not hurt. I submitted on July 19th last year with a similar GPA and received tons of interviews.

It would be in your best interest to get at least 100 shadowing hours under your belt before you apply. If you submit your application before the second week of August, you will be considered early.
 
Hahaa.. some of the things are very unclear on this application. Like how to include board positions and ASDA membership...
 
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