WAMC- scared I did not apply to enough schools

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Date of submission: July 31
Overall GPA: 3.77
Science GPA: 3.66
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.66
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 21 AA, 21 TS, 21 PAT, 19 RC, 20 Bio, 23 Chem, 21 Ochem
State of Residence: CA

Undergrad Attended:
Major: bio
Minor:
Minority?
No
Reapplicant? =No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 135 (115 general, 20 ped)
Volunteering Experience:
200+ (give kids a smile, oral health outreach)
Employment: tutor
Research: 300+ (academic credit)
Other Extracurriculars: 2 leadership positions related to dentistry, sorority
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? No
Relevant Honors or Awards: deans list all semesters except 1
LOR type and strength: ok
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags:
School list:
reach: UCLA, UCSF
match: USC, Uop, Loma Linda, Western U, UNLV, OHSU, ASDOH, tufts
might add Uwash, touro, roseman
I want to stay near CA so want to priotize schools closeby that are not crazy expensive. I can't tell if I am overstressing or if I should just apply to a few more schools for peace of mind.

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Welcome to the forums.

As a dental school applicant, remember you have 60-70 schools total through AADSAS. You shouldn't apply to all of them. 10 programs that match your mission/purpose and metrics is fine. Just make sure you use the Dental School Explorer to check on OOS chances.

Did you participate in academic enrichment programs or recruitment events hosted by any of the dental schools or organizations like ASDA or SNDA?
 
Date of submission: July 31
Overall GPA: 3.77
Science GPA: 3.66
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.66
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 21 AA, 21 TS, 21 PAT, 19 RC, 20 Bio, 23 Chem, 21 Ochem
State of Residence: CA

Undergrad Attended:
Major: bio
Minor:
Minority?
No
Reapplicant? =No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 135 (115 general, 20 ped)
Volunteering Experience:
200+ (give kids a smile, oral health outreach)
Employment: tutor
Research: 300+ (academic credit)
Other Extracurriculars: 2 leadership positions related to dentistry, sorority
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? No
Relevant Honors or Awards: deans list all semesters except 1
LOR type and strength: ok
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags:
School list:
reach: UCLA, UCSF
match: USC, Uop, Loma Linda, Western U, UNLV, OHSU, ASDOH, tufts
might add Uwash, touro, roseman
I want to stay near CA so want to priotize schools closeby that are not crazy expensive. I can't tell if I am overstressing or if I should just apply to a few more schools for peace of mind.
i goes more like this
reach: UCLA, UCSF, Uop (uop average dat is 22, and school is very selective due to 3 year program)
in-range: UNLV, OHSU
safety: USC, Loma Linda, Western U, ASDOH, tufts

10 schools could be enough, but i think i would've traded one or two in-range publics for safeties and chosen roseman over tufts
 
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i goes more like this
reach: UCLA, UCSF, Uop (uop average dat is 22, and school is very selective due to 3 year program)
in-range: UNLV, OHSU
safety: USC, Loma Linda, Western U, ASDOH, tufts

10 schools could be enough, but i think i would've traded one or two in-range publics for safeties and chosen roseman over tufts
just curious why would you choose roseman over tufts?
 
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