WAMC, 4.0 GPA, 23 DAT

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[Mr.Smile12]

Why are you switching? Dental shadowing and experiences since leaving medical school? DAT?

 

[macsak]

I left medical school due to family circumstances but then decided never to go back while still on a leave of absence, again due to a family situation. So far, no interview invites (early June applicants). California resident. Lots of volunteer hours. Dental shadowing over 100 hours. One published paper. Will I ever be given a second chance?

please fill out a full WAMC template...

 

[Ryxndek]

I think it will be difficult to try and convince adcoms that dentistry is right for you over medical. Did you check the box that asked if you ever applied to a different health profession?

While your DAT is high, idk your GPA, or what the rest of your application looks like. Why do you want to pursue dentistry instead of medicine?

Agree with the above, a filled out WAMC will help us most.

 

[macsak]

Date of submission: early JUNE , applied mostly to California schools
Overall GPA: 4.00
Science GPA: 4.00
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.00
DAT score (including AA and all sections): 23 overall, all above 20, 23 perceptual
State of Residence: California


Major: Biology
Minor: N/A
Minority? no
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? yes

Shadowing Experience: Above 100 dental
Volunteering Experience: Above 500
Employment: 1000+ medical field
Research: above 500; 1 publication or 2 presentations
Other Extracurriculars: club president,
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? no
Relevant Honors or Awards: graduated with the highest honor
LOR type and strength: 3 very strong, don't know dentist letter strength
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: medical school withdrew the first year due to a family emergency

please put your whole school list

how did you explain your shift to dentistry?