I know it's still early and I want to trust the process, but I can't help but think of other options in case I don't find out by summer. I was wondering if I for some reason didn't get in this cycle if I should go ahead and do an online master's and then apply or start a master's program while applying for next cycle? I'm not too sure how that whole process would work since I wasn't planning for this option. Or is there anything I need to change? Let me know what you think.
Date of submission: 7/28
Overall GPA: 3.51
Science GPA: 3.29
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.28
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 19AA, 19 Bio, 19 GC, 20 Orgo, 19 PAT, 16 QR, 19 RC (This was my retake, my last score was 17AA) (*Took DAT 2x, 1st: 17AA, 18 TS)
State of Residence: FL
Undergrad Attended: FGCU
Major: Biology with Pre-Professional/Pre-Dental Concentration
Minority? No- Asian
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Yes; currently in my gap year. Graduated back in dec. 2020
Shadowing Experience: 210 split between 3 General Dentists, 200 Pediatrics
Volunteering Experience: Different clubs/organizations/hospitals (250+)
Employment: Child Care Assistant (384 hrs), Tutor (160 hrs), Dental Sterile Tech (1280 hours atm' originally shadowed pediatric dentist and they offered me a position)
Research: Cancer Biology Research associated with breast cancer cells (360 hrs), participated in a fellowship which resulted in a university showcase presentation and Florida state conference. No publications.
Other Extracurriculars: President of Cancer Research Program (100+ hrs), VP of Asian American Student Union, LIONS Club (30+ hrs)
Relevant Honors or Awards: Dean's List, Research Fellow
LOR type and strength: Cell Bio Professor (strong), Physiology Professor/Head of Bio Department (strong), Pediatric Dentist (strong)
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: I had a slip up in grades my freshman year and it brought my gpa from a 3.6 to a 3.5. I've been able to stabilize my gpa but there isn't a crazy upward trend. It would depend, some semesters were 3.7's and others were 3.3's etc. Plus I know my QR is lower but I thought it was better than getting a 16 in Bio.
School list:
UF
Nova (Waitlist)
LECOM
Marquette (received a letter from them that I'll still be in consideration for this cycle since they already sent their rejections, waitlists, etc)
Temple
UPitt
Midwestern-IL (Waitlist)
OSU
Case Western
Date of submission: 7/28
Overall GPA: 3.51
Science GPA: 3.29
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.28
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 19AA, 19 Bio, 19 GC, 20 Orgo, 19 PAT, 16 QR, 19 RC (This was my retake, my last score was 17AA) (*Took DAT 2x, 1st: 17AA, 18 TS)
State of Residence: FL
Undergrad Attended: FGCU
Major: Biology with Pre-Professional/Pre-Dental Concentration
Minority? No- Asian
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Yes; currently in my gap year. Graduated back in dec. 2020
Shadowing Experience: 210 split between 3 General Dentists, 200 Pediatrics
Volunteering Experience: Different clubs/organizations/hospitals (250+)
Employment: Child Care Assistant (384 hrs), Tutor (160 hrs), Dental Sterile Tech (1280 hours atm' originally shadowed pediatric dentist and they offered me a position)
Research: Cancer Biology Research associated with breast cancer cells (360 hrs), participated in a fellowship which resulted in a university showcase presentation and Florida state conference. No publications.
Other Extracurriculars: President of Cancer Research Program (100+ hrs), VP of Asian American Student Union, LIONS Club (30+ hrs)
Relevant Honors or Awards: Dean's List, Research Fellow
LOR type and strength: Cell Bio Professor (strong), Physiology Professor/Head of Bio Department (strong), Pediatric Dentist (strong)
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: I had a slip up in grades my freshman year and it brought my gpa from a 3.6 to a 3.5. I've been able to stabilize my gpa but there isn't a crazy upward trend. It would depend, some semesters were 3.7's and others were 3.3's etc. Plus I know my QR is lower but I thought it was better than getting a 16 in Bio.
School list:
UF
Nova (Waitlist)
LECOM
Marquette (received a letter from them that I'll still be in consideration for this cycle since they already sent their rejections, waitlists, etc)
Temple
UPitt
Midwestern-IL (Waitlist)
OSU
Case Western
