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Would you guys put this? I play like 5-6 hours of video games a day...
Would this make me look bad?

Edit:
And I have some professional tournis under my belt 😛
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Impulse155 said:
Would you guys put this? I play like 5-6 hours of video games a day...
Would this make me look bad?

Edit:
And I have some professional tournis under my belt 😛
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i think it would be better keeping that off your application.
 
Is you're pre-dents profile up to date?
 
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Impulse155 said:
More or less, why?

Edit:
And then I have no hobbies 🙁
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You seem to have a lot of ECs. That's nice. I wouldn't worry too much about not having hobbies.

I hate to say it, I really avoid ever saying things like this and I hope it's not offensive, but with a 3.08 cgpa and 2.90sgpa, don't put something like gaming on there.
 
jeffity said:
You seem to have a lot of ECs. That's nice. I wouldn't worry too much about not having hobbies.

I hate to say it, I really avoid ever saying things like this and I hope it's not offensive, but with a 3.08 cgpa and 2.90sgpa, don't put something like gaming on there.
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Yeah thats how I felt. My extra curriculars are all under volunteering, clubs etc. Even though my gpa is kinda ****ty, my last 2 years bio GPA is a 3.4, only reason there both so low is b/c I got 2 D's my freshman year second semester. One for a class I retook and actually TA'd last semester.
 
jeffity said:
You seem to have a lot of ECs. That's nice. I wouldn't worry too much about not having hobbies.

I hate to say it, I really avoid ever saying things like this and I hope it's not offensive, but with a 3.08 cgpa and 2.90sgpa, don't put something like gaming on there.
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^owned
 
If you are one of those elite gamers it does actually take a good bit of hand eye skill. Also, wasn't there an article showing how video games improved surgeons motor skills? If, you have a positive trend your over-all usually won't matter that much. Put it down if you want. It could be a talking point.
 
Illini0909 said:
^owned
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No need to be rude.

As jeffity pointed out, OP has a decent amount of ECs (tutoring, swimming, research etc.) that a lower GPA may not just be attributed to gaming.

With that said, 5-6 hours daily might be excessive and definitely contributes. I would not include it as others have said because ADCOMs will definitely have the same viewpoint as Illini. If you leave it out, they'll just think that your lower GPA is due to your ECs, not because of gaming. 👍
 
theleatherwalle said:
If you are one of those elite gamers it does actually take a good bit of hand eye skill. Also, wasn't there an article showing how video games improved surgeons motor skills? If, you have a positive trend your over-all usually won't matter that much. Put it down if you want. It could be a talking point.
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I would argue against this unless OP has actually won awards or world-known tournaments. Then you will have something to talk about.

A tournament with your friends on a weekend is not something I would put, for example.
 
I'm just trying to think like an old ADCOM dude. I kind of feel bad about how I worded that now...
 
jeffity said:
I'm just trying to think like an old ADCOM dude. I kind of feel bad about how I worded that now...
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No need to feel bad. Its the truth. I know my shots not the best. Im avg'ing 20+ on almost all sections of the DAT, so hopefully that will offset it a bit.
It was my mistakes freshman year. Hopefully if I am looked at as more than just a GPA there is no doubt in my mind that a dental school will take me.
Plus I have some really good LOR's 🙂
 
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I put this under manual dexterity. 7 acceptances, obviously didn't hurt me
 
Next thing you know people are going to put "jerkin it" as an example of their manual dexterity
 
jeffity said:
You seem to have a lot of ECs. That's nice. I wouldn't worry too much about not having hobbies.

I hate to say it, I really avoid ever saying things like this and I hope it's not offensive, but with a 3.08 cgpa and 2.90sgpa, don't put something like gaming on there.
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Think you can tell where that GPA comes from if 25% of your day is spent playing video games. Definately do not include on your app.
 
dantemac said:
I put this under manual dexterity. 7 acceptances, obviously didn't hurt me
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The difference is that your GPA (if I recall correctly) wasn't sub-3. If you have an above average GPA, then sure include video gaming. Otherwise, people will make association whether or not it's true or not.
 
CedarZ4 said:
The difference is that your GPA (if I recall correctly) wasn't sub-3. If you have an above average GPA, then sure include video gaming. Otherwise, people will make association whether or not it's true or not.
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Let's be honest; 6 hours consumed by staring into a TV screen, is 6 hours not available for studying. We're talking 40+ hours a week? The association will be made, and it wouldn't be wrong to make it. Might as well put down fingerpainting.
 
2PacClone23 said:
Next thing you know people are going to put "jerkin it" as an example of their manual dexterity
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That's it! That explains the look of disgust from all my female interviewers. All along I thought it was my suit.
 
Interesting thread.
I probably wouldn't list gaming as a EC (since playing that much can be detrimental to your academics as others have said and you don't want to indicate that to adcoms),
but I am thinking of putting gaming under manual dexterity as dantemac did.


theleatherwalle said:
If you are one of those elite gamers it does actually take a good bit of hand eye skill. Also, wasn't there an article showing how video games improved surgeons motor skills? If, you have a positive trend your over-all usually won't matter that much. Put it down if you want. It could be a talking point.
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I'd like to think the average gamer gets some hand eye coordination benefit too 😀
 
Put something unique for manual dexterity; I build ships in bottles, or monogramming a t shirt. Magic tricks. String instruments.
 
I'll put it on manual dexterity, along with other things.


I wouldn't if my KD wasn't over 2.5 on MW3 though.

lol
 
CardiologyJosh said:
wtf, society is collapsing.
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I'll call you when they throw out my 3.95GPA, academic awards, numerous other man dexterity activities, 100's of hours of everything, etc.. etc... because I put down something I enjoy doing.
 
CardiologyJosh said:
Put something unique for manual dexterity; I build ships in bottles, or monogramming a t shirt. Magic tricks. String instruments.
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I agree to put something unique for manual dexterity. Not so much to impress them with your dexterity, but more so to hopefully have some good conversation points at interviews. It seems like the best spot on the app to show your personality and creativity, I am not sure that I would waste this part of the app talking about video games.
 
Impulse155 said:
Would you guys put this? I play like 5-6 hours of video games a day...
Would this make me look bad?

Edit:
And I have some professional tournis under my belt 😛
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Sad that's all u have?
 
KAIN DDS said:
Sad that's all u have?
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Im sorry. Tell me whats more believable as a hobby.
Volunteering.
Video Gaming.
Tutoring organic chemistry while I have a 3.08 gpa.

Lmk which ones you believe.
There all true
 
Impulse155 said:
Im sorry. Tell me whats more believable as a hobby.
Volunteering.
Video Gaming.
Tutoring organic chemistry while I have a 3.08 gpa.

Lmk which ones you believe.
There all true
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Ignore KAIN DDS. New member (probably previous banned user) making rude comments on almost all his posts.

Keep your hopes up, Impulse. With that said, let's go back to the original question. In your situation, I would not put gaming as an EC UNLESS you can defend it with a legitimate named tournament that can be found online/has a website etc.

Tutoring Organic Chemistry isn't just a sidejob you take up, either. It requires knowledge of the subject and ability to communicate it clearly to your... tutoree? mentee? 😛
 
CedarZ4 said:
Ignore KAIN DDS. New member (probably previous banned user) making rude comments on almost all his posts.

Keep your hopes up, Impulse. With that said, let's go back to the original question. In your situation, I would not put gaming as an EC UNLESS you can defend it with a legitimate named tournament that can be found online/has a website etc.

Tutoring Organic Chemistry isn't just a sidejob you take up, either. It requires knowledge of the subject and ability to communicate it clearly to your... tutoree? mentee? 😛
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Yeah I tutored small groups for free, and 2 private kids. One with a disability and going into the final I had him getting a B+ in the class. The other kid became rank #2 overall. The kid rank #2 overall I did for free, he ended up going to the professors and telling them how amazing I was.

Also what about rave gloves for manual dexterity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQl3tIdN9QU&feature=pyv
 
Tirekicker said:
I like to hunt, so I considered putting down my vast experience field dressing and butchering game. Not everyone may like it, but it sure is relevant. 🙂
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I think raves have a different conotation compared to hunting 😛

And so you guys think Gaming is manual dexterity? In Dota I only play high action heroes. 300+ clicks per minute.

What did you guys put down for hobbies? I feel like hobbies and EC's are both the same thing lol.
Not to mention on the packet is asks for sports played too. Is it ok to be repetitive?
 
Impulse155 said:
Im sorry. Tell me whats more believable as a hobby.
Volunteering.
Video Gaming.
Tutoring organic chemistry while I have a 3.08 gpa.

Lmk which ones you believe.

Still a bit low on gpa, but if yr interview, ps, and dat are good you have a chance however slim depends.
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CedarZ4 said:
Ignore KAIN DDS. New member (probably previous banned user) making rude comments on almost all his posts.

Keep your hopes up, Impulse. With that said, let's go back to the original question. In your situation, I would not put gaming as an EC UNLESS you can defend it with a legitimate named tournament that can be found online/has a website etc.

Tutoring Organic Chemistry isn't just a sidejob you take up, either. It requires knowledge of the subject and ability to communicate it clearly to your... tutoree? mentee? 😛
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You get it at least half of it. Life is rude, bs like yr spreading. Telling him you'll be ok when you know he's not even close. So heres a tuff one smart a&&, are you lying to him and others or are you bulls&& ter to make everyone smile like a kindergarten teacher😍. Hmm regarding serious life decisions we should be Honest. Maybe less rude but come on the dude is seriously struggling and if you think asking that he talk abt video games is even remotely mature is sad. Remember yr at an age where yr brain is still growing, mine is finished. Now if you don't get that then you should not be in any graduate program. ....ok for the slow after age 25-30 yr yr prefrontal cortex ( decision making, consequences, rationale ) finishes development. At that time you'll according to ME is when you are a true adult. You will see things soooo differently, quite amazing actually. So rem. when writing back puerile, immature, bs, lies, and dishonesty will just go to show you failed in yr argument. I will try to be less rude as soon as you stop bulls&&$$ing others. It doesn't help it's misguidance
 
Impulse155 said:
Yeah I tutored small groups for free, and 2 private kids. One with a disability and going into the final I had him getting a B+ in the class. The other kid became rank #2 overall. The kid rank #2 overall I did for free, he ended up going to the professors and telling them how amazing I was.

Also what about rave gloves for manual dexterity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQl3tIdN9QU&feature=pyv
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Good job
 
KAIN DDS said:
You get it at least half of it. Life is rude, bs like yr spreading. Telling him you'll be ok when you know he's not even close. So heres a tuff one smart a&&, are you lying to him and others or are you bulls&& ter to make everyone smile like a kindergarten teacher😍. Hmm regarding serious life decisions we should be Honest. Maybe less rude but come on the dude is seriously struggling and if you think asking that he talk abt video games is even remotely mature is sad. Remember yr at an age where yr brain is still growing, mine is finished. Now if you don't get that then you should not be in any graduate program. ....ok for the slow after age 25-30 yr yr prefrontal cortex ( decision making, consequences, rationale ) finishes development. At that time you'll according to ME is when you are a true adult. You will see things soooo differently, quite amazing actually. So rem. when writing back puerile, immature, bs, lies, and dishonesty will just go to show you failed in yr argument. I will try to be less rude as soon as you stop bulls&&$$ing others. It doesn't help it's misguidance
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You are an idiot, a troll, and an annoyance.
 
KAIN DDS said:
You get it at least half of it. Life is rude, bs like yr spreading. Telling him you'll be ok when you know he's not even close. So heres a tuff one smart a&&, are you lying to him and others or are you bulls&& ter to make everyone smile like a kindergarten teacher😍. Hmm regarding serious life decisions we should be Honest. Maybe less rude but come on the dude is seriously struggling and if you think asking that he talk abt video games is even remotely mature is sad. Remember yr at an age where yr brain is still growing, mine is finished. Now if you don't get that then you should not be in any graduate program. ....ok for the slow after age 25-30 yr yr prefrontal cortex ( decision making, consequences, rationale ) finishes development. At that time you'll according to ME is when you are a true adult. You will see things soooo differently, quite amazing actually. So rem. when writing back puerile, immature, bs, lies, and dishonesty will just go to show you failed in yr argument. I will try to be less rude as soon as you stop bulls&&$$ing others. It doesn't help it's misguidance
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Red = Makes no sense

Orange = Incorrect pronoun. Didn't tell him I'd do anything. They're called quotation marks. Try it.

Green = DDS Spelling. Dumb & Dim-witted SOB.

Purple = Random capitalization is the new CAPS LOCK. MAKES YOU COOL AND MEANS YOU'RE SERIOUS

Light blue = If you think that you are even remotely mature... sad is right.

Yellow = "Yr" is an abbreviation for year, not "you're".

Dark Green = I feel very, very, very sorry for you.

Light Purple = Funny. He doesn't see the irony.

I ran out of colors = I ran out of colors
 
sacapuntas said:
👍

Kain is easily the worst poster currently on pre-dental SDN.
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👍

Worse than last year's, "Mr. Avicii" for those who remember him. Banned now, surprise surprise.

Almost like DentalGunner from last year too... except Gunner's comprehension of the english language is better than, well... this D.D.S degree holding dentist
 
CedarZ4 said:
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Worse than last year's, "Mr. Avicii" for those who remember him. Banned now, surprise surprise.

Almost like DentalGunner from last year too... except Gunner's comprehension of the english language is better than, well... this D.D.S degree holding dentist
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Lol yeah, anyone remember 1234a? He was the worst before avicii and gunner.

Edit: Well, I shouldn't say he was the worst...But he pissed me off royally....and he got banned.
 
So lets say I can pull a 20-21AA on the DAT.
Right now im averaging
RC- 20
PAT- 20 (I have no technique for TFE)
OC- 20
QRT- 22
BIO- 18 (just started reviewing notes)
CHE-17 (didnt even start reviewing notes yet)

If I can pull my bio and che up. Which shouldnt be too hard. With all my EC's and stuff (look at predents for more info). Think I can get in. Someone recently also posted that whole Holistic application thing. I feel thats amazing for me.
Any opinions?
To add, my overall GPA of my last 2 years is around over a 3.4 and a 3.3 science
I have never gotten below a B in any of my upper division sciences either. Its just the intros which killed me 🙁
 
KAIN DDS said:
You get it at least half of it. Life is rude, bs like yr spreading. Telling him you'll be ok when you know he's not even close. So heres a tuff one smart a&&, are you lying to him and others or are you bulls&& ter to make everyone smile like a kindergarten teacher😍. Hmm regarding serious life decisions we should be Honest. Maybe less rude but come on the dude is seriously struggling and if you think asking that he talk abt video games is even remotely mature is sad. Remember yr at an age where yr brain is still growing, mine is finished. Now if you don't get that then you should not be in any graduate program. ....ok for the slow after age 25-30 yr yr prefrontal cortex ( decision making, consequences, rationale ) finishes development. At that time you'll according to ME is when you are a true adult. You will see things soooo differently, quite amazing actually. So rem. when writing back puerile, immature, bs, lies, and dishonesty will just go to show you failed in yr argument. I will try to be less rude as soon as you stop bulls&&$$ing others. It doesn't help it's misguidance
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KAIN needs to be banned already...
 
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