WAMC 2025-2026 (Utah resident)

[bearssy]

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Date of submission: Plan to apply first day.
Overall GPA: 3.95
Science GPA: 4.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 25 AA, 21 PAT, 22 QR, 25 RC, 24 GC, 27 OC, 26 BIO

State of Residence: Utah

Undergrad Attended: BYU
Major: Molecular Biology
Minor: Spanish
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 150 Hrs total, 85 split between 3 general dentist, 50 with one pediatric dentist, and then 15 with ortho
Volunteering Experience: LDS mission (470) Community Youth Group leader (52)
Community Health Connect (Local organizaiton that focuses on teaching underprivileged kids about oral health) (35) Spanish tutoring (26) GKAS (15) Community Trivia Night (72)

Employment: Research Assistant at BYU, Front Desk Assistant at a private Biotech Company, Self run window washing company, windshield technician
Research: I have no publications. I worked part time in a research lab for two semesters and worked about 125 hrs total.
Other Extracurriculars: Part of a the run club at BYU, Intramural sports, ski instructor
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? Yes but it was at Roseman and honestly I didn’t love the vibe there.
Relevant Honors or Awards: Deans list and academic scholarship
LOR type and strength: Science Professor #1 strong (TA) Science Professor #2 medium, Dentist (strong over 60 hours shadowing him), Religious leader strong (For loma linda
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: I would really love to go to California for school but know that some of their schools aren’t very out of state friendly (mainly UCLA) which is top choice.
School list:
UTAH, UCLA, UNC, UPENN, LOMA LINDA, BOSTON, VCU, USC, UT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS A&M, TEXAS TECH, UT Houston, University of Florida, UNLV, UCSF, Pacific, Maryland (I know my school list is probably too long I just am just workshopping it at the moment so any advice is much appreciated)

 

[macsak]

Date of submission: Plan to apply first day.
Overall GPA: 3.95
Science GPA: 4.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 25 AA, 21 PAT, 22 QR, 25 RC, 24 GC, 27 OC, 26 BIO

State of Residence: Utah

Undergrad Attended: BYU
Major: Molecular Biology
Minor: Spanish
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 150 Hrs total, 85 split between 3 general dentist, 50 with one pediatric dentist, and then 15 with ortho
Volunteering Experience: LDS mission (470) Community Youth Group leader (52)
Community Health Connect (Local organizaiton that focuses on teaching underprivileged kids about oral health) (35) Spanish tutoring (26) GKAS (15) Community Trivia Night (72)

Employment: Research Assistant at BYU, Front Desk Assistant at a private Biotech Company, Self run window washing company, windshield technician
Research: I have no publications. I worked part time in a research lab for two semesters and worked about 125 hrs total.
Other Extracurriculars: Part of a the run club at BYU, Intramural sports, ski instructor
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? Yes but it was at Roseman and honestly I didn’t love the vibe there.
Relevant Honors or Awards: Deans list and academic scholarship
LOR type and strength: Science Professor #1 strong (TA) Science Professor #2 medium, Dentist (strong over 60 hours shadowing him), Religious leader strong (For loma linda
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: I would really love to go to California for school but know that some of their schools aren’t very out of state friendly (mainly UCLA) which is top choice.
School list:
UTAH, UCLA, UNC, UPENN, LOMA LINDA, BOSTON, VCU, USC, UT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS A&M, TEXAS TECH, UT Houston, University of Florida, UNLV, UCSF, Pacific, Maryland (I know my school list is probably too long I just am just workshopping it at the moment so any advice is much appreciated)

what is your TS?

 

[macsak]

Date of submission: Plan to apply first day.
Overall GPA: 3.95
Science GPA: 4.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 25 AA, 21 PAT, 22 QR, 25 RC, 24 GC, 27 OC, 26 BIO

State of Residence: Utah

Undergrad Attended: BYU
Major: Molecular Biology
Minor: Spanish
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 150 Hrs total, 85 split between 3 general dentist, 50 with one pediatric dentist, and then 15 with ortho
Volunteering Experience: LDS mission (470) Community Youth Group leader (52)
Community Health Connect (Local organizaiton that focuses on teaching underprivileged kids about oral health) (35) Spanish tutoring (26) GKAS (15) Community Trivia Night (72)

Employment: Research Assistant at BYU, Front Desk Assistant at a private Biotech Company, Self run window washing company, windshield technician
Research: I have no publications. I worked part time in a research lab for two semesters and worked about 125 hrs total.
Other Extracurriculars: Part of a the run club at BYU, Intramural sports, ski instructor
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? Yes but it was at Roseman and honestly I didn’t love the vibe there.
Relevant Honors or Awards: Deans list and academic scholarship
LOR type and strength: Science Professor #1 strong (TA) Science Professor #2 medium, Dentist (strong over 60 hours shadowing him), Religious leader strong (For loma linda
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: I would really love to go to California for school but know that some of their schools aren’t very out of state friendly (mainly UCLA) which is top choice.
School list:
UTAH, UCLA, UNC, UPENN, LOMA LINDA, BOSTON, VCU, USC, UT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS A&M, TEXAS TECH, UT Houston, University of Florida, UNLV, UCSF, Pacific, Maryland (I know my school list is probably too long I just am just workshopping it at the moment so any advice is much appreciated)

why the texas schools?
why VCU?
why UF?
why maryland?
why boston?
why USC?

 

[bearssy]

what is your TS?

26

 

[bearssy]

why the texas schools?
why VCU?
why UF?
why maryland?
why boston?
why USC?

The texas schools mostly for price and also that is where my Dad got his phd and we love it there. VCU one of my friends goes there and really loves it. University of Florida is mostly location and also they presented to our pre-dental club and I really liked their presentation. Maryland honestly I'm going to take off (was mostly just a safety school since I'm applying to mostly highly competitive schools). Boston has ties to my wife and I watch Dr. Eli (a studnet at boston's dental school) on youtube and he makes it seem like a really great school and fun community. USC is near a lot of family and where my wife and I ultimately want to live after school is california (i know that it is super expensive but I have heard that if you have a spouse who lives there they will sometimes offer half tuition)

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Okay. Your metrics should make you a target at any school you likely want. That said, mission fit seals the deal. Apply to California schools; with a 4.0/25 AA, they will be friendly to you if there's a mission match. Your proficiency with Spanish should help you there and in Texas. There aren't guarantees, but as far as I can glean, you have a better shot than most. Shrink your list; reach out to schools you really want to attend, and make them recruit you. (Like, why UCLA???)

 

[bearssy]

Okay. Your metrics should make you a target at any school you likely want. That said, mission fit seals the deal. Apply to California schools; with a 4.0/25 AA, they will be friendly to you if there's a mission match. Your proficiency with Spanish should help you there and in Texas. There aren't guarantees, but as far as I can glean, you have a better shot than most. Shrink your list; reach out to schools you really want to attend, and make them recruit you. (Like, why UCLA???)

Thank you for your feedback, what would be a good thing to reach out to schools about? Do they appreciate it if you are straightforward and just ask like "How can I raise my chances of getting into your school?", or would it be better to email about a specific part of their mission statement that you can find on their website? I just don't want to come off as pushy

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Thank you for your feedback, what would be a good thing to reach out to schools about? Do they appreciate it if you are straightforward and just ask like "How can I raise my chances of getting into your school?", or would it be better to email about a specific part of their mission statement that you can find on their website? I just don't want to come off as pushy

Start by figuring out why you want to go to each school. Mission fit is important. What would make you excited to stay 3-4 extra hours practicing Class 1 preps on mannequins (mannekins) every night before an exam?

Building Your Best School List | SDN

Your success in any application cycle depends on how well you match a school’s metrics profile and the schools where you send your application - your

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[bearssy]

Start by figuring out why you want to go to each school. Mission fit is important. What would make you excited to stay 3-4 extra hours practicing Class 1 preps on mannequins (mannekins) every night before an exam?

Building Your Best School List | SDN

Your success in any application cycle depends on how well you match a school’s metrics profile and the schools where you send your application - your

www.studentdoctor.net

Thank you! I appreciate you all a lot!