WAMC Below Avg GPA great DAT

[imnotreallyadoctor]

Date of submission: Mid July 2023
Overall GPA: 3.40
Science GPA: 3.28
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.42
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 27AA 30TS 29OC 30GC 28BIO 25RC 21QR 22PAT
State of Residence: Canada

Undergrad Attended: Ontario public university (Canada)
Major: Biology
Minor:
Minority? Yes
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 100hr General Dentist 1, 50hr General Dentist 2, 50hr Specialist (surgeon) = 200 total
Volunteering Experience: 50 animals, 50 kids, 200 disabilities, 100 homeless shelter soup kitchen, 100 overseas dental clinic = 500hr total
Employment: Dental Assisting 3 months, 2 years retail, 1 year social media manager, 4 months in the hospital
Research: 1 dental publication, and 6 months research for covid technologies
Other Extracurriculars: Pre-dental club co-chair, VP treasurer for dental charity, gardening club
Relevant Honors or Awards: Honors or Awards: 3x Deans List, Cum Laude Graduation
LOR type and strength: 2 dentists strong, 2 science professors strong
Misc. Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: 3 W's on transcript and academic probation in freshman year, heavy upwards trend
School list:
USC
Western
UCSF

Respectfully I would like no feedback on my school list, I've done tons of research on the schools I would only like to know my chances of getting into the above, thank you!!

I WILL be applying to other schools to make a total of 20, however I'd only like to get feedback on my top schools

What should I do if I have a year to improve my app? I can't do any more classes at the moment but I can work and volunteer etc.

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[Mr.Smile12]

How much networking have you done with those schools? Describe your research and show your work.

Why were you on probation? This could definitely affect your chances.

Applying to just 3 California schools including the most expensive arguably in the United States is just too few. I see you do have intention to apply to 20, but I'm not sure why you want to go to these schools rather than more Canadian friendly programs being on the top of your list. How do your goals match with the vision of these three schools?

 

[PerioDont]

My guess is OP wants to live in California.

UCSF is really research heavy, your DAT score is good but GPA may be an issue. Publication is helpful