This whole application process I've felt siloed because I'm older (27), years out from undergrad, and making a serious career change. I worked hard to build a strong application but I have no way of knowing if its enough. Do I have shot? Questions welcome, advice appreciated!
Date of submission: Aadsas verified 6/16
Overall GPA: 3.74
Science GPA: 3,74
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA:
DAT score (include AA and all sections): AA 26, TS 26, OC 30, GC 24, BIO 26, RC 25, QR 23, PAT 20
State of Residence: ME, originally from NC
Undergrad Attended: UNCW
Major: Chemistry
Graduate: UVM
Major: Chemistry
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Yes -
Shadowing Experience: General dentist 100hrs
Volunteering Experience: Hospital, community clean ups, 5k race volunteer 90hrs
Employment: Environmental chemist, agricultural chemist, winemaker, health and safety specialist
Research: 3 semesters undergrad chemistry, 2 years graduate research. Honestly not sure how many hours...probably lot.
Other Extracurriculars: Marathon runner, furniture maker, neon light maker, undergrad chemistry tutor, panel speaker on PFAS, guest microbiology lecturer on winemaking
Relevant Honors or Awards: deans list, undergrad organic chemistry award
LOR type and strength: 1 dentist(good), 1 graduate biochem(great), 1 undergrad calculus(great), 1 microbiology postbacc/recent prereq(good)
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: Left PhD early with no masters - the short of it is I began the program right before the pandemic, and just after starting research, labs were closed. Ultimately I was unhappy with the program and languished just TA'ing online. I stuck it out another year to complete all the coursework, but left without a degree.
Currenlty working in health and safety at a university. Prior to that I spent several years working as a wine chemist and other odd science jobs. I know my work history don't exactly scream dental. I've always just wanted to use science to do some good in the world. In graduate school I loved the academic intestistiy but literally everyone was gunning for pharma. I loved working with the agricultural communities the NE wine industry introduced me to, but I always felt like there was more I could do. I didn't consider dental until I found myself wondering how to combine my science education and hand skills. I'm a weekend woodworker and have also picked up neon light production.
School list: I'd love to stay in NE for school, but I realize I don't get that much say.
UNE
UCONN
TUFTS
BU
HARVARD
MARYLAND
VCU
UNC
UMICH
UF
CO
Utah
Date of submission: Aadsas verified 6/16
Overall GPA: 3.74
Science GPA: 3,74
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA:
DAT score (include AA and all sections): AA 26, TS 26, OC 30, GC 24, BIO 26, RC 25, QR 23, PAT 20
State of Residence: ME, originally from NC
Undergrad Attended: UNCW
Major: Chemistry
Graduate: UVM
Major: Chemistry
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Yes -
Shadowing Experience: General dentist 100hrs
Volunteering Experience: Hospital, community clean ups, 5k race volunteer 90hrs
Employment: Environmental chemist, agricultural chemist, winemaker, health and safety specialist
Research: 3 semesters undergrad chemistry, 2 years graduate research. Honestly not sure how many hours...probably lot.
Other Extracurriculars: Marathon runner, furniture maker, neon light maker, undergrad chemistry tutor, panel speaker on PFAS, guest microbiology lecturer on winemaking
Relevant Honors or Awards: deans list, undergrad organic chemistry award
LOR type and strength: 1 dentist(good), 1 graduate biochem(great), 1 undergrad calculus(great), 1 microbiology postbacc/recent prereq(good)
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: Left PhD early with no masters - the short of it is I began the program right before the pandemic, and just after starting research, labs were closed. Ultimately I was unhappy with the program and languished just TA'ing online. I stuck it out another year to complete all the coursework, but left without a degree.
Currenlty working in health and safety at a university. Prior to that I spent several years working as a wine chemist and other odd science jobs. I know my work history don't exactly scream dental. I've always just wanted to use science to do some good in the world. In graduate school I loved the academic intestistiy but literally everyone was gunning for pharma. I loved working with the agricultural communities the NE wine industry introduced me to, but I always felt like there was more I could do. I didn't consider dental until I found myself wondering how to combine my science education and hand skills. I'm a weekend woodworker and have also picked up neon light production.
School list: I'd love to stay in NE for school, but I realize I don't get that much say.
UNE
UCONN
TUFTS
BU
HARVARD
MARYLAND
VCU
UNC
UMICH
UF
CO
Utah
