WAMC 25-26?

[futuredentist1123]

Date of submission: As soon as possible in June
Overall GPA: 4.0
Science GPA: 4.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 23 AA, 23 TS, 20 PAT
State of Residence: NY

Undergrad Attended: smaller private school in Pennsylvania
Major: Biology (Neuroscience Concentration)
Minor: Chemistry
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 215 (General, Pediatrics, OMFS)
Volunteering Experience: 200 (Child Care mostly)
Employment: Ice Cream Server (4 Years), Hostess (few months now), Tennis Coach (few months now)
Research: 320 hours of Microbiology Research, poster conference presentation, one publication
Other Extracurriculars: Division I Tennis, SAAC, General/Organic Chem Tutor, General Chem TA, Summer Study Abroad
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? Attended UB Dental Open House
Relevant Honors or Awards: Scholar Athlete, Dean's List, Athletic and Merit Scholarship
LOR type and strength: 2 science professors, 1 general dentist, 1 tennis coach (strong)
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags:

School list:
University at Buffalo (TOP CHOICE)
Stonybrook
Pitt
Nova Southeastern
Columbia
Michigan ?
Maryland ?
Rutgers ?
UF ?

What schools should I add or take off (the ones with "?" I haven't decided yet)? And what are my chances?

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[Mr.Smile12]

Welcome to the forums.

I think you can call your shot. I presume you grew up closer to Buffalo than NYC. Your list includes the in-states, and you have the metrics to shoot for an Ivy if you wanted (Penn, Harvard since you have Columbia). UMichigan is one of the most challenging programs to get into, but you might as well try. Keep your relationship with Buffalo though if you really want to go there.

Of your other choices, I don't know about UF and UMaryland for OOS. Now, you have the stats, so unless you articulate why you would attend those schools over Harvard or other in-state choices (which are likely cheaper options relatively speaking), they may screen you out for yield protection. Rutgers may also do the same. You could always add the other Boston schools (BU and Tufts). Check out UConn.

 

[macsak]

how did you come up with this list?

Date of submission: As soon as possible in June
Overall GPA: 4.0
Science GPA: 4.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 23 AA, 23 TS, 20 PAT
State of Residence: NY

Undergrad Attended: smaller private school in Pennsylvania
Major: Biology (Neuroscience Concentration)
Minor: Chemistry
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 215 (General, Pediatrics, OMFS)
Volunteering Experience: 200 (Child Care mostly)
Employment: Ice Cream Server (4 Years), Hostess (few months now), Tennis Coach (few months now)
Research: 320 hours of Microbiology Research, poster conference presentation, one publication
Other Extracurriculars: Division I Tennis, SAAC, General/Organic Chem Tutor, General Chem TA, Summer Study Abroad
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? Attended UB Dental Open House
Relevant Honors or Awards: Scholar Athlete, Dean's List, Athletic and Merit Scholarship
LOR type and strength: 2 science professors, 1 general dentist, 1 tennis coach (strong)
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags:

School list:
University at Buffalo (TOP CHOICE)
Stonybrook
Pitt
Nova Southeastern
Columbia
Michigan ?
Maryland ?
Rutgers ?
UF ?

What schools should I add or take off (the ones with "?" I haven't decided yet)? And what are my chances?

 

[futuredentist1123]

how did you come up with this list?

I want to stay closer to home/in state tuition in New York (so UB, Stonybrook, Columbia, Pitt, Rutgers, Michigan) are all in my area. I also love Florida, so I added Nova. But I don't really know where else I should apply with my stats/resume. What is your advice on my school list?

 

[macsak]

I want to stay closer to home/in state tuition in New York (so UB, Stonybrook, Columbia, Pitt, Rutgers, Michigan) are all in my area. I also love Florida, so I added Nova. But I don't really know where else I should apply with my stats/resume. What is your advice on my school list?

you get interview invites and acceptances from having mission fit with a school
"love florida" is not mission fit
you need to have a list with some reach schools, mostly in-range schools, and a couple safety schools
i would recommend closer, and cheaper privates than NOVA as safeties...

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I agree... if you love Florida, I think LECOM's dental school in Florida would be cheaper in COA.

You also get interview invites and acceptances if the faculty think they would love to supervise you in the clinic. Kinda like when Gordon Ramsay decides you should be in his bootcamp at the start of his cooking competition shows (where the winner gets to be an executive chef at one of his restaurants).

 

[futuredentist1123]

you get interview invites and acceptances from having mission fit with a school
"love florida" is not mission fit
you need to have a list with some reach schools, mostly in-range schools, and a couple safety schools
i would recommend closer, and cheaper privates than NOVA as safeties...

What schools would you recommend for reach and safety schools?

 

[macsak]

What schools would you recommend for reach and safety schools?

i recommend you do your own research
look at schools that are closer to NY and have a history of accepting NY residents...

 

[Mr.Smile12]

What schools would you recommend for reach and safety schools?

There are no safety schools, but your best chance goes to the in-state schools and those within your region (150-mile radius).

You know UB very well, and I suspect they are comfortable with you. Nail the interview, and trust the process.