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[Sonyd]

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Overall GPA: 3.91
Science GPA: 3.93
DAT score (include AA and all sections): QR 26, RC 19, BIO 22, GC 25, OC 22, PAT 21, AA23/TS23
State of Residence: Texas

Undergrad Attended: University of Texas at San Antonio (currently a Junior)
Major: Biology
Minor: Business Administration and Health (Double minor)
Minority? Yes, born in Iraq (speaks fluent Arabic); US resident
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience:
215 shadowing hours with three general dentists at different offices (98, 82, and 35 hours respectively)
53 virtual shadowing hours during early COVID times
Volunteering Experience:
50 hours at Texas Mission of Mercy (a mobile dental clinic)
20 hours at four different dental offices for free dental day events for Veterans
49 hours at a food pantry for low-income individuals
37 hours at the Houston Food Bank
240 hours as a RDA at Healthcare for the Homeless Houston (provides free dental care to homeless individuals)
200 hours at Project Cure (provides dental and medical supplies to countries in need after disasters) as an Intern/Volunteer Coordinator (leadership position)
Employment: None; Thinking about working as a dental assistant in Spring 2024
Research: None
Other Extracurriculars:
In the American Student Dental Association Pre-Dental Chapter at my college (3 years)
-2021-2022 school year: Had an officer position
-2022-2023 school year: Currently a pre-dental mentor for several ASDA members
Relevant Honors or Awards:
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Dean’s Distinguished Honor Roll 2020, 2021, 2022
LOR type and strength:
One from my Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 professor
One from my Physics 1 and 2 professor
One from a general dentist who I shadowed for 98 hours and has a good relationship with me
One from a general dentist/assistant professor at a Texas dental school who I have a strong relationship with
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: None

School list:
HARVARD
UPENN
COLUMBIA
UCLA
RUTGERS
UMICH
UF
ROSEMAN

Texas Dental Schools:
UTSD HOUSTON
UTSCHA
TEXAS TECH

 

[Mr.Smile12]

So what questions do you have? Your app looks golden, and you should get a lot of attention, especially from the Texas schools.

That said, be very mindful WHY you want to apply out of Texas. You'd probably get some insights from students at those other programs through ASDA connections. The one thing that sticks out is your lack of research because the Ivy schools' application pools will likely have a lot of students with research experience. Otherwise, I'd have to wonder why you would want to go so far away from Texas (UF, Rutgers, UCLA???). If you did want to go far away, make sure there is a student community that would support you, including the Arabic-speaking faculty, residents, and students.

If you are thinking about public service at all, go look up HPSP and NHSC. You'd probably be a great candidate for one of those fellowships if that is your interest and thus lower your overall debt. It would also make you more interesting to the top schools on your list.

 

[Sonyd]

So what questions do you have? Your app looks golden, and you should get a lot of attention, especially from the Texas schools.

That said, be very mindful WHY you want to apply out of Texas. You'd probably get some insights from students at those other programs through ASDA connections. The one thing that sticks out is your lack of research because the Ivy schools' application pools will likely have a lot of students with research experience. Otherwise, I'd have to wonder why you would want to go so far away from Texas (UF, Rutgers, UCLA???). If you did want to go far away, make sure there is a student community that would support you, including the Arabic-speaking faculty, residents, and students.

If you are thinking about public service at all, go look up HPSP and NHSC. You'd probably be a great candidate for one of those fellowships if that is your interest and thus lower your overall debt. It would also make you more interesting to the top schools on your list.

I appreciate your feedback. I am currently looking into the NHSC scholarship. The reason for applying to these OOS schools is because I am interested in specializing, and I believe these prestigious schools could allow for a higher chance of specialization due to their curriculum, connections, etc.

 

[Ryxndek]

I don't have much else to say, seems like a solid application and I agree, you'll get a lot of bites. Just be ready to explain to schools "why them" if they ask since you are a texas resident.

 

[macsak]

I appreciate your feedback. I am currently looking into the NHSC scholarship. The reason for applying to these OOS schools is because I am interested in specializing, and I believe these prestigious schools could allow for a higher chance of specialization due to their curriculum, connections, etc.

roseman does not fit this category...