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Date of submission: Planning to submit late June / early July 2025
Overall GPA: 3.78
Science GPA: ~3.6
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: ~3.5 (estimated)
DAT score: 19 AA | 17 TS | Bio 18 | GC 16 | OC 17 | RC 22 | QR 20 | PAT 20
State of Residence: Oklahoma
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology & Chemistry
Minority? Not sure (Palestinian-American, Muslim, first-generation)
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No
Shadowing Experience:
~250 hours total — General Dentist and Oral Surgeon (OMFS was a long-time family friend and neighbor)
Volunteering Experience:
~840 hours total
Employment:
3,000+ hours
Research:
None
Other Extracurriculars:
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools?
No
Relevant Honors or Awards:
LOR type and strength:
Misc Info / Things not stated elsewhere / Red Flags:
School List:
Question:
Based on my stats and background, are there any schools I should consider removing or adding to improve my chances? Would love feedback on my current list. Appreciate the help!
Overall GPA: 3.78
Science GPA: ~3.6
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: ~3.5 (estimated)
DAT score: 19 AA | 17 TS | Bio 18 | GC 16 | OC 17 | RC 22 | QR 20 | PAT 20
State of Residence: Oklahoma
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology & Chemistry
Minority? Not sure (Palestinian-American, Muslim, first-generation)
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No
Shadowing Experience:
~250 hours total — General Dentist and Oral Surgeon (OMFS was a long-time family friend and neighbor)
Volunteering Experience:
~840 hours total
- Free health clinic: 100 hrs
- Youth mentorship: 420 hrs
- Community service events: 200 hrs
- Youth soccer assistant coach: 120 hrs
Employment:
3,000+ hours
- Jewelry store: sales + watch battery replacements (Communication and manual dexterity)
- Auto sales: family-owned business
Research:
None
Other Extracurriculars:
- VP & co-founder of one student organization
- Competitive soccer (captain, played outfield and goalkeeper)
- 3v3 basketball tournament team captain
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools?
No
Relevant Honors or Awards:
- Magna Cum Laude
- Dean’s Honor Roll (multiple semesters)
LOR type and strength:
- Committee letter
- General Dentist (part of my community)
- Possibly OMFS (lifelong family friend and neighbor)
- Two science professors (One i took for multiple semesters and built a strong relationship with)
- All expected to be strong and personalized
Misc Info / Things not stated elsewhere / Red Flags:
- GC/OC scores on DAT are low (16–17 range) — considering retake
- Fluent in Arabic
- Strong leadership, manual dexterity, and community engagement
School List:
- University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
- University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry
- University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
- Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
- Lyon College School of Dental Medicine
- University of New England College of Dental Medicine
- A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
- Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
- Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Arizona
- Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Illinois
- Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine
- Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Question:
Based on my stats and background, are there any schools I should consider removing or adding to improve my chances? Would love feedback on my current list. Appreciate the help!
