UW thread

[Lefty7]

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Just wondering if anybody else on this site is going to be spending the next four years in Seattle?

 

[Gasedo]

Just wondering if anybody else on this site is going to be spending the next four years in Seattle?

I hope so 🙁 , but starting from next year. 😉
Any good advice?

 

[Lefty7]

The best advice I can offer about UW is that they really seem to care that you plan on giving back to the community after you graduate. Of the places I interviewed, they placed the most emphasis on an attitude of humanitarian service instead of the business aspect of dentistry. They are very confident about their school and have an attitude that they can get anyone they want, so they don't really worry about grabbing people early to fill their class. Although they placed HEAVY weight on residency, it is not impossible to get into the school as a non-resident. I am living proof of that. I have been living out of state for several years now, and although it seems I will be able to change my residency when I move back this summer (complicated--don't ask), I was accepted as a non-resident. My grades are not perfect and I know many others with much higher stats than me that were flat rejected, but they really want "well-rounded individuals" who will contribute to the diversity of class. For the record, diversity does not always equal race (I am caucasian). I had a very strong personal essay and my interview lasted more than an hour (scheduled for 1/2 hour) talking small talk and about background info on the application. Bottom line: they want people who they are confident will represent their school well. However you can get this message across, this is the most important selling point to getting you in.

 

[Gasedo]

The best advice I can offer about UW is that they really seem to care that you plan on giving back to the community after you graduate. Of the places I interviewed, they placed the most emphasis on an attitude of humanitarian service instead of the business aspect of dentistry. They are very confident about their school and have an attitude that they can get anyone they want, so they don't really worry about grabbing people early to fill their class. Although they placed HEAVY weight on residency, it is not impossible to get into the school as a non-resident. I am living proof of that. I have been living out of state for several years now, and although it seems I will be able to change my residency when I move back this summer (complicated--don't ask), I was accepted as a non-resident. My grades are not perfect and I know many others with much higher stats than me that were flat rejected, but they really want "well-rounded individuals" who will contribute to the diversity of class. For the record, diversity does not always equal race (I am caucasian). I had a very strong personal essay and my interview lasted more than an hour (scheduled for 1/2 hour) talking small talk and about background info on the application. Bottom line: they want people who they are confident will represent their school well. However you can get this message across, this is the most important selling point to getting you in.

I am a resident, but I also have international credits. To be more précised I have a BS from a school in Europe and a BS from a University in US. Regarding "well-rounded individuals" who will contribute to the diversity of class, that you mentioned, do you think that would be in my advantage or not?
Also do they weight the DAT a lot? Would you mind sharing your stats?
Thanks a lot in advance
😍

 

[martinelli]

I am a resident, but I also have international credits. To be more précised I have a BS from a school in Europe and a BS from a University in US. Regarding "well-rounded individuals" who will contribute to the diversity of class, that you mentioned, do you think that would be in my advantage or not?
Also do they weight the DAT a lot? Would you mind sharing your stats?
Thanks a lot in advance
😍

I completely agree with Lefty's post. That was a perfect evaluation of the admission process at the UW. Even though their average GPA and DAT scores are definitely pretty high, UW looks for more than just numbers. So in answering your question, Gasedo; the fact that you have lived oversee and received your degree there, in addition to a degree from the US, that would most definitely help you appear more "well-rounded". Why? b/c your experience will differ from those of your classmates. And I think that is what the adcom strive to achieve; students with varied backgrounds. That's why having a 4.0 GPA, without any leadership background/hobbies/extracurricular activity/volunteerism means zilch to them. And I'm thankful for that; I most definitely don't want to be w/ the same group of nerdy and uninteresting people. Go Huskies! 😍

 

[Lefty7]

I am a resident, but I also have international credits. To be more précised I have a BS from a school in Europe and a BS from a University in US. Regarding "well-rounded individuals" who will contribute to the diversity of class, that you mentioned, do you think that would be in my advantage or not?
Also do they weight the DAT a lot? Would you mind sharing your stats?
Thanks a lot in advance
😍

Like Martinelli said, your overseas degree will certainly make you a more interesting candidate. How you present it is up to you. Try to think about what specific experiences you've had that can support your claim that you are going to bring something special with you to enrich the student body. It is worth it to write and rewrite you essay until you think it is a masterpiece and then let an experienced editor rip it pieces so you can write it again.

My stats are on predents.com. I am a biochem major with 3.44 gpa and 23 DAT. I also had extracurriculars, shadowing, research, etc...

As for the DAT weight, I am sure it plays a strong factor as it does with all top-tier schools.