Thinking about withdrawing my application because I'm too late.

[577455]

Hey guys so this is my first time applying.

Someone on here suggested I submit my application to one school so AADSAS can start verifying my GPA. So I did that on 8/17. My GPA still hasn't been verified. I'm scheduled to take my DAT on Sept 21st. I thought that by now I would have everything ready and I could fax the schools my DAT. However at this point, I have a letter of recommendation from my Physiology professor and one from a dentist. Another second dentist agreed to write my third letter of recommendation but hasn't submitted it yet (deadline for him is 9/1/15). For my fourth letter of recommendation I wanted to get a organic chemistry professor or biochemistry professor to write me a letter, but I haven't been able to contact one through email or office hours.

I'm summary: DAT is scheduled on 9/21. I'm waiting for dentist #2 to finish his letter. I need to ask and wait for a 4th letter of recommendation from a chemistry professor. At this point, I'm very scared that I won't have everything in on time. I feel like if I submit now I will be wasting my money and I will have to work harder to improve my app for next cycle.

Should I withdraw my application, and apply next cycle? Am I too late? Please advise.

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[Blackhorse90]

I had a friend who submitted in November and she got in at Western

 

[zammyd]

Don't withdraw. I know people who applied October and November. Don't let the keeners on SDN get you down.

 

[Bucks783]

Persistence is key! Keep going to office hours as much as you can - find out if they are teaching any classes and try to talk with them after

 

[tooth knockn]

Wimp....

I mean what?!

Withdraw an app?!

Does not make sense... You already submitted your application..... You are in the game...... Like it or not.

 

[tooth knockn]

Hey guys so this is my first time applying.

Someone on here suggested I submit my application to one school so AADSAS can start verifying my GPA. So I did that on 8/17. My GPA still hasn't been verified. I'm scheduled to take my DAT on Sept 21st. I thought that by now I would have everything ready and I could fax the schools my DAT. However at this point, I have a letter of recommendation from my Physiology professor and one from a dentist. Another second dentist agreed to write my third letter of recommendation but hasn't submitted it yet (deadline for him is 9/1/15). For my fourth letter of recommendation I wanted to get a organic chemistry professor or biochemistry professor to write me a letter, but I haven't been able to contact one through email or office hours.

I'm summary: DAT is scheduled on 9/21. I'm waiting for dentist #2 to finish his letter. I need to ask and wait for a 4th letter of recommendation from a chemistry professor. At this point, I'm very scared that I won't have everything in on time. I feel like if I submit now I will be wasting my money and I will have to work harder to improve my app for next cycle.

Should I withdraw my application, and apply next cycle? Am I too late? Please advise.

 

[Bucks783]

You submitted...might as well apply....if you are questioning it or worried about money, dont apply to too many schools and just the few you really want to go to

 

[KristenD77]

Yes it's better to be early but it's not necessary. Take the gamble and pay the money. I'm a late applicant as well. Lets roll the dice

 

[Bifenthrin]

By the time that my application was mailed, it was the end of October. I'm a D3 now. Nuff said.

 

[577455]

Thank you guys. I'm going to keep moving forward with this cycle. I know that UMich has a deadline of of Oct 15 for applications. Does anyone know if that is their deadline for a complete application? Or can I fax them my DAT scores? If I take the DAT on the 21st, by the time things are processed and they receive it I think it would be past their deadline.

 

[RuffDay]

Thank you guys. I'm going to keep moving forward with this cycle. I know that UMich has a deadline of of Oct 15 for applications. Does anyone know if that is their deadline for a complete application? Or can I fax them my DAT scores? If I take the DAT on the 21st, by the time things are processed and they receive it I think it would be past their deadline.

Your DAT should make it there on time, but you should worry about UMich secondaries. It is a pain in the tooth.

 

[577455]

UMich secondary? I thought they didn't have one...

 

[RuffDay]

UMich secondary? I thought they didn't have one...

Whoops! I was thinking of Minnesota, sorry. To give you a peace of mind, your DAT should get to them on time.