WAMC for post dec interviews? (+rutgers) Insight welcomed!

[Grit&Gratitude]

Date of submission: 7/14/24
Overall GPA: 3.43
Science GPA: 3.2
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: Not certain, around 3.1
DAT score (include AA and all sections): AA 21, PAT 20, TS 20, Bio 26, Chem/Ochem 18, RC 23, QR 21
State of Residence: New Jersey

Major: Biology
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Yes, premedical and then worked as an analytical chemist before discovering dentistry. Graduated 2022.

Shadowing Experience: 115+, general, perio, OMS, ortho,
Volunteering Experience: 500+, ran a college club for hospice patients, children's hospital volunteer.
Employment: Analytical chemist, then dental assistant (current) 1000+ hours
Research: 1000+, first author on posters/presentations, genetic engineering research and awards granted for some of my work.
Other Extracurriculars: Silversmith as a hobby/commissions. Graphic design freelancer, painter, competitive horseback rider previously
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? NA
Relevant Honors or Awards: Deans list, deans award for research
LOR type and strength: Genetic research advisor/professor- great, Scientific ethics professor-good, my boss/dentist mentor- awesome
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags:
PS focuses on how my mother got kicked in the face by a horse and lost teeth, our years long dental journey in a rural/underserved area and how I had to help her. How my experiences/skills came together for dentistry when I was unhappy with my job and career path.
Red flags: community college classes (covid times, got a few cs and ws, thus low sGPA, hoping I explained it well in the application)
School list:

• BU GSDM DMDBoston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine- Rejected
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona- Waitlisted for an interview
• Doctor of Dental Surgery NYU College of Dentistry- finished Kira in July
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine- Rejected
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Medicine The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry Temple University- completed secondary
• Doctor of Dental Science Texas A&M College of Dentistry
• Doctor of Dental Science Program University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Surgery UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College- Interviewed 11/20!
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Medicine University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Surgery University of Maryland School of Dentistry
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) University of New England College of Dental Medicine- Interviewed 11/6!
• Doctor of Dental Medicine University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
• DDSVirginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Very grateful (two days until D day!) for the two interviews I did. I loved Touro! I am wondering what my chances are for post dec interviews, especially Rutgers? I am hoping to hear from them most of all, and also hope to hear from Temple, NYU, Buffalo, and Tufts.

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[macsak]

Date of submission: 7/14/24
Overall GPA: 3.43
Science GPA: 3.2
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: Not certain, around 3.1
DAT score (include AA and all sections): AA 21, PAT 20, TS 20, Bio 26, Chem/Ochem 18, RC 23, QR 21
State of Residence: New Jersey

Major: Biology
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Yes, premedical and then worked as an analytical chemist before discovering dentistry. Graduated 2022.

Shadowing Experience: 115+, general, perio, OMS, ortho,
Volunteering Experience: 500+, ran a college club for hospice patients, children's hospital volunteer.
Employment: Analytical chemist, then dental assistant (current) 1000+ hours
Research: 1000+, first author on posters/presentations, genetic engineering research and awards granted for some of my work.
Other Extracurriculars: Silversmith as a hobby/commissions. Graphic design freelancer, painter, competitive horseback rider previously
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? NA
Relevant Honors or Awards: Deans list, deans award for research
LOR type and strength: Genetic research advisor/professor- great, Scientific ethics professor-good, my boss/dentist mentor- awesome
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags:
PS focuses on how my mother got kicked in the face by a horse and lost teeth, our years long dental journey in a rural/underserved area and how I had to help her. How my experiences/skills came together for dentistry when I was unhappy with my job and career path.
Red flags: community college classes (covid times, got a few cs and ws, thus low sGPA, hoping I explained it well in the application)
School list:

• BU GSDM DMDBoston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine- Rejected
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona- Waitlisted for an interview
• Doctor of Dental Surgery NYU College of Dentistry- finished Kira in July
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine- Rejected
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Medicine The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry Temple University- completed secondary
• Doctor of Dental Science Texas A&M College of Dentistry
• Doctor of Dental Science Program University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Surgery UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College- Interviewed 11/20!
• Doctor of Dental Medicine Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Medicine University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Surgery University of Maryland School of Dentistry
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) University of New England College of Dental Medicine- Interviewed 11/6!
• Doctor of Dental Medicine University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
• DDSVirginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Very grateful (two days until D day!) for the two interviews I did. I loved Touro! I am wondering what my chances are for post dec interviews, especially Rutgers? I am hoping to hear from them most of all, and also hope to hear from Temple, NYU, Buffalo, and Tufts.

i'd say that your chances at interviews at publics and ivies are not high
privates will depend on your letters of rec and ps and the needs of the class

how did you do on your 2 interviews?

 

[Grit&Gratitude]

i'd say that your chances at interviews at publics and ivies are not high
privates will depend on your letters of rec and ps and the needs of the class

how did you do on your 2 interviews?

Very well. My interviewer at Touro said I was the kind of person they are looking for, and we went well over the time because we were connecting on topics. UNE was kira, but I felt I gave compelling responses.

 

[macsak]

Very well. My interviewer at Touro said I was the kind of person they are looking for, and we went well over the time because we were connecting on topics. UNE was kira, but I felt I gave compelling responses.

then hopefully you won't have to worry about getting post-dec invites

 

[Grit&Gratitude]

then hopefully you won't have to worry about getting post-dec invites

Thank you. I appreciate your insight

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Post-December II's are possible, so don't lose hope especially with Rutgers as an in-state. If you have strong mission fit, they'll find you.

Having your mom get kicked in the face by a horse... okay, that's novel. But I'm not sure that is compelling for an interview that wants to know why YOU want to be a dentist. I guess I'll have to look into the rest of your PS and any school-specific essays if prompted.

 

[Grit&Gratitude]

Post-December II's are possible, so don't lose hope especially with Rutgers as an in-state. If you have strong mission fit, they'll find you.

Having your mom get kicked in the face by a horse... okay, that's novel. But I'm not sure that is compelling for an interview that wants to know why YOU want to be a dentist. I guess I'll have to look into the rest of your PS and any school-specific essays if prompted.

I briefly described it as my first exposure to dentistry- especially rural care as we experienced challenges accessing proper treatment. I mentioned how seeing first hand what it is like to lose function of your jaw/teeth made me realize how important dentistry is. Then how shadowing/job as an assistant helped me learn that dentistry fit into what I desired: to work with my hands, pursue a healthcare career, and autonomy as a business owner. Focused throughout my PS on my experience as a dental assistant, how I am motivated by treating patients one on one- something I consider great about dentistry, that you can connect with patients long term. I referenced specific experiences that tied into how my personality fits the career and why I became passionate about day to day dental work

As always, thank you for your insight!