Rejected without an interview as well. Goodluck to everyone who's still in the race!
Thank you for your interest throughout this cycle
The Committee's review process is holistic, meaning we look at every part of every application to consider each applicant's strengths and weaknesses. As such, it is difficult to pinpoint one reason for any student's final decision and we are unable to provide specific feedback regarding your application. In general, our program is rigorous and competitive as we receive several thousand applications for a few hundred spots.
We would welcome your reapplication for next year. We would ask that you work on strengthening your overall application. This could include taking science courses in a postbaccalaureate or Master's program to raise your GPA and show your dedication to your continued education. We would recommend that you strive for a B+ minimum grade in each course. You may also consider retaking the DAT. The average DAT score of successful applicants is 20-21 on each section; the average GPA is 3.5 and the average science GPA is 3.34. While these are not minimums, they are the benchmark of a competitive application.
To further strengthen your application, you may want to consider pursuing additional experiences such as research, shadowing hours, or service. Especially when they pertain to the sciences in general or dentistry specifically, your experiences can reflect well on your application. Finally, as the interview is an important component of the committee's final decision, you should be as well prepared as possible for it. If offered an interview during next cycle, we would recommend that you prepare yourself to articulate your desire to become a dentist and to attend NYU Dentistry.
Thank you for your interest throughout this cycle
The Committee's review process is holistic, meaning we look at every part of every application to consider each applicant's strengths and weaknesses. As such, it is difficult to pinpoint one reason for any student's final decision and we are unable to provide specific feedback regarding your application. In general, our program is rigorous and competitive as we receive several thousand applications for a few hundred spots.
We would welcome your reapplication for next year. We would ask that you work on strengthening your overall application. This could include taking science courses in a postbaccalaureate or Master's program to raise your GPA and show your dedication to your continued education. We would recommend that you strive for a B+ minimum grade in each course. You may also consider retaking the DAT. The average DAT score of successful applicants is 20-21 on each section; the average GPA is 3.5 and the average science GPA is 3.34. While these are not minimums, they are the benchmark of a competitive application.
To further strengthen your application, you may want to consider pursuing additional experiences such as research, shadowing hours, or service. Especially when they pertain to the sciences in general or dentistry specifically, your experiences can reflect well on your application. Finally, as the interview is an important component of the committee's final decision, you should be as well prepared as possible for it. If offered an interview during next cycle, we would recommend that you prepare yourself to articulate your desire to become a dentist and to attend NYU Dentistry.
