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[Mr.Smile12]

Thank goodness you don't have to write that much with dental school applications. You better be good at interviewing and presenting yourself well.

 

[macsak]

I feel like Icarus...

Date of submission:
ideally Jun 3-7

Overall GPA:
3.929

Science GPA:
3.911

Bio-Chem-Physics GPA:
3.857

DAT score (include AA and all sections):
AA: 25
Bio: 25
Ochem: 27
Gen chem: 23
PAT: 28
RC: 23
QR: 25

State of Residence:
CA

Undergrad Attended:
Mid-tier UC

Major:
Neuroscience

Minority?
No, Asian

Reapplicant?
No

Nontrad?
No

Shadowing Experience:
All general shadowing, three different offices, total 190 hrs

Volunteering Experience:
2 leadership positions in orgs that work with underserved populations, 665 hrs total for both

Employment:
Student assistant in library, 200 hrs; tutor, 60 hrs

Research:
No pubs/presentations, worked in a lab (unpaid) for 1 yr on neuroscience research/data analysis/experiment administration

Other Extracurriculars:
Leadership position in a club that mentors hs students in biology topics

Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools?
No

Relevant Honors or Awards:
Dean’s list…

LOR type and strength:
Generic, had to hound my profs for all of them. Specific dentist LOR

Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags:
Resolved disciplinary probation: minor in possession

PS:
I cannot stress how much of a terrible writer I am. Generic PS. Will put admissions officers to sleep.

School-specific essays:
See above

School list:
ASDOH, BU, Harvard, Midwestern AZ, Temple, UCSF, UCLA, UMaryland, UMichigan, UNC, UPenn, UOP, WesternU, UNLV

what is your TS?

how did you come up with this list?

 

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what is your TS?

how did you come up with this list?

My TS is 25, list is based off surface level research and recs from upperclassmen. I know general IS/OOS stats and price range for all the schools which is why this is what I'm going with, but IDK about programs reviews, etc

 

[macsak]

My TS is 25, list is based off surface level research and recs from upperclassmen. I know general IS/OOS stats and price range for all the schools which is why this is what I'm going with, but IDK about programs reviews, etc

Harvard, UCSF, UCLA, UMichigan, UNC, UPenn, UOP
are 7 of the 10 most difficult to get into schools in the country
you will get interest because of your gpa/dat, but it is difficult to say how many you will get interviews at

ASDOH, BU, Midwestern AZ, Temple, WesternU
you are well above their stats and your chances of suffering from yield management are high

UMaryland, UNLV
you need more in-range schools, and closer to CA than maryland

you get interview invites and acceptances from having mission fit with programs
you need to do more than "surface level research"...

 

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Harvard, UCSF, UCLA, UMichigan, UNC, UPenn, UOP
are 7 of the 10 most difficult to get into schools in the country
you will get interest because of your gpa/dat, but it is difficult to say how many you will get interviews at

ASDOH, BU, Midwestern AZ, Temple, WesternU
you are well above their stats and your chances of suffering from yield management are high

UMaryland, UNLV
you need more in-range schools, and closer to CA than maryland

you get interview invites and acceptances from having mission fit with programs
you need to do more than "surface level research"...

What schools would you consider target/recommend? I'm looking for schools that are service-oriented based on what my experiences are

 

[macsak]

What schools would you consider target/recommend? I'm looking for schools that are service-oriented based on what my experiences are

i recommend you do more than "surface level research"...

 

[Mr.Smile12]

We do not pick candidates for interview based on "surface level research" so do not do the same when comparing dental schools. Swipe left or right...

Which ones have the technology you want some exposure to? Which ones will give you enough patient experience to be confident you can see enough patients per day to pay your salary? Which ones will let you do research if that's what you want to do? What is your endgame as a dental student?