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[macsak]

Date of submission: 07/01/2024
Overall GPA: 3.91
Science GPA: 3.87
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.86
DAT score (include AA and all sections): AA 20 TS 19 PAT 21 - RC 21 BIO 19 GC 17 OC 22
State of Residence: Texas

Major: Biology
Minor: N/A
Minority? Yes - Hispanic
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 208 Hours - General Dentistry (Private [70 Hrs] and Public Health [138 Hrs])
Volunteering Experience: 206 Hours - Dental Clinic Public Health
Employment: 3000 Hours - Registered Dental Assistant at Medicaid/Medicare Clinic
Research: 70 Hours - Literature Review on Dental Tissue Regeneration. Not published.
Other Extracurriculars: Lead RDA for about 7 months (~500 hours) before giving that up to focus on grades.
Relevant Honors or Awards: Deans list and Suma Cum Laude?
LOR type and strength: 2 from science professors, 1 from a dentist, 1 from clinic director from public health. All strong LORs
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere: 1st Gen. Received a C in gen chem 2. One W from Biochem 2.
School list:

UT Houston

UT San Antonio

Texas A&M

Texas Tech

Midwestern AZ

ATSU AZ

Any feedback is appreciated, thanks!

how come so few schools?

 

[scloncie]

how come so few schools?

Should I be applying to more? It's just super expensive...

 

[macsak]

Date of submission: 07/01/2024
Overall GPA: 3.91
Science GPA: 3.87
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.86
DAT score (include AA and all sections): AA 20 TS 19 PAT 21 - RC 21 BIO 19 GC 17 OC 22
State of Residence: Texas

Major: Biology
Minor: N/A
Minority? Yes - Hispanic
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 208 Hours - General Dentistry (Private [70 Hrs] and Public Health [138 Hrs])
Volunteering Experience: 206 Hours - Dental Clinic Public Health
Employment: 3000 Hours - Registered Dental Assistant at Medicaid/Medicare Clinic
Research: 70 Hours - Literature Review on Dental Tissue Regeneration. Not published.
Other Extracurriculars: Lead RDA for about 7 months (~500 hours) before giving that up to focus on grades.
Relevant Honors or Awards: Deans list and Suma Cum Laude?
LOR type and strength: 2 from science professors, 1 from a dentist, 1 from clinic director from public health. All strong LORs
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere: 1st Gen. Received a C in gen chem 2. One W from Biochem 2.
School list:

UT Houston

UT San Antonio

Texas A&M

Texas Tech

Midwestern AZ

ATSU AZ

Any feedback is appreciated, thanks!

Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? networking, volunteering in a D-school clinic, shadow faculty, etc.

 

[macsak]

Should I be applying to more? It's just super expensive...

you have the 4 texas schools that are amongst the most difficult to get into in the country
and your DAT is below the US matriculant average (20.5)- you probably want to check the DAT averages at texas schools
and then the 2 arizona schools, which are in the top 6-8 most expensive schools in the country
are you comfortable with that list?

 

[scloncie]

you have the 4 texas schools that are amongst the most difficult to get into in the country
and your DAT is below the US matriculant average (20.5)- you probably want to check the DAT averages at texas schools
and then the 2 arizona schools, which are in the top 6-8 most expensive schools in the country
are you comfortable with that list?

I'm comfortable with my list and I know my DAT isn't the best. I will likely retake it and follow your advice if not admitted this cycle... I know it will be difficult. Now I'm wondering if I will even receive any interviews..?

 

[macsak]

I'm comfortable with my list and I know my DAT isn't the best. I will likely retake it and follow your advice if not admitted this cycle... I know it will be difficult. Now I'm wondering if I will even receive any interviews..?

you have a reasonable shot at interviews, but how many and if they will lead to acceptances is not known
adding schools will increase your odds...

 

[scloncie]

you have a reasonable shot at interviews, but how many and if they will lead to acceptances is not known
adding schools will increase your odds...

Okay, thanks! I will look into adding more schools! Any suggestions for OOS friendly schools?

 

[macsak]

Okay, thanks! I will look into adding more schools! Any suggestions for OOS friendly schools?

i suggest you research schools that have a history of accepting tx residents and hispanics...

 

[Mr.Smile12]

OP: Did you grow up in Texas? Are you fluent in Spanish? Have you connected with HDA or SNDA officers at the schools on your list?

 

[scloncie]

OP: Did you grow up in Texas? Are you fluent in Spanish? Have you connected with HDA or SNDA officers at the schools on your list?

Yes, I grew up in Texas and I’m fluent in Spanish. No, I haven’t connected with HDA or SNDA officers.. Should I?

I’ve pretty much been solo throughout my journey…

 

[macsak]

Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? networking, volunteering in a D-school clinic, shadow faculty, etc.

have you???

 

[scloncie]

have you???

No, I haven’t.. I’ve toured a school but that’s about it..

 

[macsak]

No, I haven’t.. I’ve toured a school but that’s about it..

that's an event
what school?

 

[scloncie]

that's an event
what school?

Texas A&M

 

[macsak]

Texas A&M

have you kept in contact with admissions from there?
what have they told you about your application?

 

[scloncie]

have you kept in contact with admissions from there?
what have they told you about your application?

No, I haven’t…

 

[macsak]

you have a reasonable shot at interviews, but how many and if they will lead to acceptances is not known
adding schools will increase your odds...

it's also cheaper to add more schools now than to wait a whole year to reapply to more schools and miss out a year in practice...

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Yes, I grew up in Texas and I’m fluent in Spanish. No, I haven’t connected with HDA or SNDA officers.. Should I?

I’ve pretty much been solo throughout my journey…

Where in Texas? In the cities or rural areas?

That's the reason why you need to check with HDA or SNDA.

All HDA Student Chapters

All HDA Student Chapters

www.hdassoc.org

 

[scloncie]

it's also cheaper to add more schools now than to wait a whole year to reapply to more schools and miss out a year in practice...

You’re right, will add a few more schools to my list.

 

[scloncie]

Where in Texas? In the cities or rural areas?

That's the reason why you need to check with HDA or SNDA.

All HDA Student Chapters

All HDA Student Chapters

www.hdassoc.org

A city in the dallas-metroplex area. Will look into HDA and SNDA.