Happy Holidays! I hope everyone's break is going well. I have a few questions, I appreciate any input. Thank you guys!
1.) I got a dentist mentor list in the area from my university's dental school. Is it appropriate to ask a dentist the first time meeting him/her if I can shadow him after getting advice and asking questions? I don't live near the dentist I went to growing up, and I need to get hours. How did you guys get hours if you went away for school?
2.) For those who have used Chad's videos, is it worth paying $25 to use the videos for Organic Chem II class? What are some other free sites that offer videos/notes?
3.) For volunteering hours, what is the best place/setting? Is it worth volunteering at a hospital if I'm not getting dental related experience? Also, how many hours should I have minimum?
4.) How much does a high DAT score really make up for a below average GPA? I'm considering high DAT 20+ and a below average GPA around 3.4. Along with this, how much is made up with an upward trend of 3 semesters with a high DAT(20+)?
5.) Would a lor from a dental school professor greatly appeal to other dental schools?
6.) Lastly I'll take any advice for taking Bio 2 and Orgo 2 in the same semester!
1.) I got a dentist mentor list in the area from my university's dental school. Is it appropriate to ask a dentist the first time meeting him/her if I can shadow him after getting advice and asking questions? I don't live near the dentist I went to growing up, and I need to get hours. How did you guys get hours if you went away for school?
2.) For those who have used Chad's videos, is it worth paying $25 to use the videos for Organic Chem II class? What are some other free sites that offer videos/notes?
3.) For volunteering hours, what is the best place/setting? Is it worth volunteering at a hospital if I'm not getting dental related experience? Also, how many hours should I have minimum?
4.) How much does a high DAT score really make up for a below average GPA? I'm considering high DAT 20+ and a below average GPA around 3.4. Along with this, how much is made up with an upward trend of 3 semesters with a high DAT(20+)?
5.) Would a lor from a dental school professor greatly appeal to other dental schools?
6.) Lastly I'll take any advice for taking Bio 2 and Orgo 2 in the same semester!
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