Ogchopsticks
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I am applying soon and would like some feedback! I am unsure and would appreciate some guidance. Additionally, I am looking for recommendations on dental schools. Thank you!
Extras: I come from a disadvantaged background as a first generation Asian American and college student.
Date of submission: By the end of July or start of August (waiting on letter of recommendations).
Overall GPA: 3.98
Science GPA: 3.98
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.98
DAT score:
Perceptual Ability: 18
Quantitative Reasoning: 17
Reading Comprehension: 28
Biology: 30
General Chemistry: 19
Organic Chemistry: 22
Total Science: 22
Academic Average: 23
State of Residence: Tennessee
Undergrad Attended: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Major: Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB)
Minor: Business Administration
Shadowing Experience: About 125 hours with a well-known and experienced dentist. He is a general dentist with a focus on cosmetics (implants, crowns, etc.).
Volunteering Experience: About 100 hours, most with Remote Area Medical (RAM). They are a nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare services to people that otherwise would not have medical, dental, and vision care.
Employment: Since my upbringing, I worked and still work whenever possible at my family's Chinese restaurant. During the semester, I am a tutor with my university's academic success center.
Research: N/A
Other Extracurriculars:
Vols For Good: Vols For Good is an independent and student-ran nonprofit organization that primarily serves underrepresented sectors of our Tennessee communities through awareness, fundraisers, speaking events, and more. I am the co-founder, vice president, and secretary.
Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED): I am a member.
Drive UT, Automotive Enthusiast Group: This is a university student ran club. I am a member in the club (I have a truck and motorcycle).
Relevant Honors or Awards: Dean's List.
LOR type and strength:
General Chemistry Professor (Director of General Chemistry Labs): Submitted, I know the professor well through office hours.
Statistics Professor (Business Analytics): Submitted, I know the professor well through his social media/help group for the statistics course.
BCMB Professor: Pending (within 1-2 weeks), I know the professor through after class talks and his TA. Should be a very strong letter.
Director of Academic Success Center: Submitted, I work as a tutor for the department.
School list:
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry (UTHSC)
Extras: I come from a disadvantaged background as a first generation Asian American and college student.
Date of submission: By the end of July or start of August (waiting on letter of recommendations).
Overall GPA: 3.98
Science GPA: 3.98
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.98
DAT score:
Perceptual Ability: 18
Quantitative Reasoning: 17
Reading Comprehension: 28
Biology: 30
General Chemistry: 19
Organic Chemistry: 22
Total Science: 22
Academic Average: 23
State of Residence: Tennessee
Undergrad Attended: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Major: Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB)
Minor: Business Administration
Shadowing Experience: About 125 hours with a well-known and experienced dentist. He is a general dentist with a focus on cosmetics (implants, crowns, etc.).
Volunteering Experience: About 100 hours, most with Remote Area Medical (RAM). They are a nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare services to people that otherwise would not have medical, dental, and vision care.
Employment: Since my upbringing, I worked and still work whenever possible at my family's Chinese restaurant. During the semester, I am a tutor with my university's academic success center.
Research: N/A
Other Extracurriculars:
Vols For Good: Vols For Good is an independent and student-ran nonprofit organization that primarily serves underrepresented sectors of our Tennessee communities through awareness, fundraisers, speaking events, and more. I am the co-founder, vice president, and secretary.
Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED): I am a member.
Drive UT, Automotive Enthusiast Group: This is a university student ran club. I am a member in the club (I have a truck and motorcycle).
Relevant Honors or Awards: Dean's List.
LOR type and strength:
General Chemistry Professor (Director of General Chemistry Labs): Submitted, I know the professor well through office hours.
Statistics Professor (Business Analytics): Submitted, I know the professor well through his social media/help group for the statistics course.
BCMB Professor: Pending (within 1-2 weeks), I know the professor through after class talks and his TA. Should be a very strong letter.
Director of Academic Success Center: Submitted, I work as a tutor for the department.
School list:
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry (UTHSC)
University of Michigan School of Dentistry (MICH)
Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (MSC)
Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HVD)
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUF)
Marquette University School of Dentistry (MQT)
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (MIN)
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