volunteering / community service

[micho]

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How important is volunteering/community services when it comes to applying for dental school??

 

[SupderDuper]

Ohhh, I want to know!! 😀

 

[micho]

I know somebody has got to know something about this!

 

[Tygerm9]

I think it probably depends a lot on the school. I have heard a lot of people say that Loma Linda really wants service oriented people and I know other schools like it as well, such as Arizona, Creighton, but for nearly all schools I think the DAT and GPA are king.

 

[Tygerm9]

I think it can be a good tie breaker, however, if a school is trying to decide between two students who seem to have identical statistics. I know I would pick the person who volunteered in their community a lot over someone who didn't do any

 

[SuperC]

Community service is ALWAYS a plus. As others have said, at the very least it is a tie breaker. Do some, it'll make ya feel good!
-C

 

[Regmata]

I wouldnt send an application with the Volunteer/community service space blank

 

[shane.]

If nothing, your experiences volunteering can be an excellent resource to reference when writing your personal statement.