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How to ask for feedback on a dental school application
WAMC means “What are my chances?” Members can help you review your school list and plan next steps. Advice here cannot predict an individual admission decision.
Copy the prompts that are useful to your question. Approximate details are fine for privacy. Leave out names, contact details, patient information, and anything you do not want public.
Application cycle and submission date, if submitted:
Overall and science GPA, with the calculation method if known:
DAT date, score, and section scores, or planned test date:
State or country of residence, if relevant:
Education and work background, including career changes or time away from school:
Previous application results, if reapplying:
Dental shadowing and other clinical experience, with approximate hours:
Volunteering, employment, research, leadership, and other activities:
Letters of recommendation, described generally:
Schools you are considering:
What you would like help with:
You may share other background or experiences if they help explain your goals or circumstances. Race, ethnicity, identity, and exact school or employer names are optional. Do not label an entire group’s admissions status or assume a label determines an outcome.
Read the forum purpose and privacy reminder before sharing an application profile. Share only details you are comfortable making public.
Earlier information shared by members
How to ask for feedback on a dental school application
WAMC means “What are my chances?” Members can help you review your school list and plan next steps. Advice here cannot predict an individual admission decision.
Copy the prompts that are useful to your question. Approximate details are fine for privacy. Leave out names, contact details, patient information, and anything you do not want public.
Application cycle and submission date, if submitted:
Overall and science GPA, with the calculation method if known:
DAT date, score, and section scores, or planned test date:
State or country of residence, if relevant:
Education and work background, including career changes or time away from school:
Previous application results, if reapplying:
Dental shadowing and other clinical experience, with approximate hours:
Volunteering, employment, research, leadership, and other activities:
Letters of recommendation, described generally:
Schools you are considering:
What you would like help with:
You may share other background or experiences if they help explain your goals or circumstances. Race, ethnicity, identity, and exact school or employer names are optional. Do not label an entire group’s admissions status or assume a label determines an outcome.
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