WAMC - high GPA, okay DAT

[happyosborne]

---

Members don't see this ad.

Date of submission: haven’t submitted yet but planning on at least by July
Overall GPA: 3.98 (only 1 B)
Science GPA: 4.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0
DAT score (include AA and all sections):
PAT 18
QR 19
RC 20
BIO 20
GC 19
OC 18
TS 19
AA 19
State of Residence: Georgia

Undergrad Attended: GGC
Major: Biology - Conc. Biochemistry
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: General + perio 50+ (getting more over the summer)
Volunteering Experience: Habitat for Humanity, school related tutoring, cleaning/sanitize dental 50+? Hoping to get more since COVID is settling
Employment: Server - 4 years
Research: 5S RNA study, chemistry related studies (can’t think of the specific ones but I’ll dig them out for app of course)
Other Extracurriculars: NSLS
Relevant Honors or Awards: Dean’s list every semester
LOR type and strength: All medium to strong
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: Honestly low on volunteer hours but COVID really messed up all of my plans, DAT scores are iffy and it was a retake

School list (added more):
DCG (top choice)
Rutgers
UTHSC
ALA
VCU
UConn
LECOM

Should I apply to more? Not planning on going anywhere “elite”.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

You can pick other schools in the region like UFlorida (though it is public so be wary) or UAB.

 

[macsak]

Date of submission: haven’t submitted yet but planning on at least by July
Overall GPA: 3.98 (only 1 B)
Science GPA: 4.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0
DAT score (include AA and all sections):
PAT 18
QR 19
RC 20
BIO 20
GC 19
OC 18
TS 19
AA 19
State of Residence: Georgia

Undergrad Attended: GGC
Major: Biology - Conc. Biochemistry
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: General + perio 50+ (getting more over the summer)
Volunteering Experience: Habitat for Humanity, school related tutoring, cleaning/sanitize dental 50+? Hoping to get more since COVID is settling
Employment: Server - 4 years
Research: 5S RNA study, chemistry related studies (can’t think of the specific ones but I’ll dig them out for app of course)
Other Extracurriculars: NSLS
Relevant Honors or Awards: Dean’s list every semester
LOR type and strength: All medium to strong
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: Honestly low on volunteer hours but COVID really messed up all of my plans, DAT scores are iffy and it was a retake

School list (added more):
DCG (top choice)
Rutgers
UTHSC
ALA
VCU
UConn
LECOM

Should I apply to more? Not planning on going anywhere “elite”.

apply more broadly, include private schools if you don't want to apply again (you have too many oos publics)

 

[happyosborne]

Ok so this is my updated school list now:

Public
DCG (Augusta) *home state
ALA
UTHSC
UConn - half OOS friendly
VCU - not OOS friendly, might take this off
UF - not OOS friendly

Private
Case
Rutgers - semi OOS friendly
LECOM
Marquette
UPenn - semi OOS-friendly
Temple - half OOS friendly
Detroit Mercy
Pitt
Tufts

any other schools I should consider?