WAMC

[gor8925]

WAMC
Date of submission: 06/05/2024
Overall GPA: 3.89 (B.S.)
Science GPA: 3.80
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.80
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 19AA, 19 TS, 19 Organic, 18 Gen Chem, 19 Biology, 20 QR, 19 PAT, 18 RC
State of Residence: Pennsylvania

Undergrad Attended: Waynesburg University (small school in SWPA)
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Minority? No, white female
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 180 hours, orthodontics/pediatric dentistry/general dentistry
Volunteering Experience: 80 hours, local animal shelter
Employment: 600 hours, Dental Assistant; 200 hours, Biology Lab Assistant
Research: 100 hours, 1 presentation, 1 poster, no publications
Other Extracurriculars: 250 hours, D3 softball; 100 hours, Bio Club President; 50 hours, Gamma Sigma Epsilon (chem hon. society)
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? Shadowed faculty from UPitt
Relevant Honors or Awards: James R. Donald Award for Biology (undergrad bio major w/ highest GPA)
LOR type and strength:
- General dentist: strong
- Pediatric dentist: moderate
- Orthodontist: weak
- Committee letter: moderate/strong
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: none that I am aware of.

School list:
UPitt
Case Western Reserve University
Ohio State University
Temple University
LECOM
VCU
A.T. Still Missouri
UKentucky
Univ. of Louisville
SUNY - Buffalo (Univ. at Buffalo)
University of Maryland
WVU
NEOMED Bitonte CoD

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[macsak]

WAMC
Date of submission: 06/05/2024
Overall GPA: 3.89 (B.S.)
Science GPA: 3.80
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.80
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 19AA, 19 PAT, 19 Chem, 19 RC, 19 Biology
State of Residence: Pennsylvania

Undergrad Attended: Waynesburg University (small school in SWPA)
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 180 hours, orthodontics/pediatric dentistry/general dentistry
Volunteering Experience: 80 hours, local animal shelter
Employment: 600 hours, Dental Assistant; 200 hours, Biology Lab Assistant
Research: 100 hours, 1 presentation, 1 poster, no publications
Other Extracurriculars: 250 hours, D3 softball; 100 hours, Bio Club President; 50 hours, Gamma Sigma Epsilon (chem hon. society)
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? Shadowed faculty from UPitt
Relevant Honors or Awards: James R. Donald Award for Biology (undergrad bio major w/ highest GPA)
LOR type and strength:
- General dentist: strong
- Pediatric dentist: moderate
- Orthodontist: weak
- Committee letter: moderate/strong
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: none that I am aware of.

School list:
UPitt
Case Western Reserve University
Ohio State University
Temple University
VCU
SUNY - Buffalo (Univ. at Buffalo)
University of Maryland
WVU

DAT score (include AA and all sections):

what kind of feedback have you gotten from Pitt?

 

[gor8925]

DAT score (include AA and all sections):

what kind of feedback have you gotten from Pitt?

In general, I am told I have a "good application" from the Pitt faculty member I shadowed. They encouraged me to apply to Pitt. Have not received any other feedback from them specifically.

 

[macsak]

In general, I am told I have a "good application" from the Pitt faculty member I shadowed. They encouraged me to apply to Pitt. Have not received any other feedback from them specifically.

DAT score (include AA and all sections):

 

[gor8925]

DAT score (include AA and all sections):

I have not received any feedback from Pitt regarding my DAT score.

 

[macsak]

I have not received any feedback from Pitt regarding my DAT score.

oh, ok
i see you edited your OP

your grades are higher than the matriculant average (3.55), but your DAT scores are lower (20.5)
have you checked the OOS/pennsylvania acceptance rates at the schools you have applied to?
my fear is that you have too many OOS publics and too short of a list...

 

[gor8925]

oh, ok
i see you edited your OP

your grades are higher than the matriculant average (3.55), but your DAT scores are lower (20.5)
have you checked the OOS/pennsylvania acceptance rates at the schools you have applied to?
my fear is that you have too many OOS publics and too short of a list...

Yes, it does seem like some of the OOS publics are a long shot for me based on acceptance rate. I tried to include as many private schools in PA and immediate surrounding areas as I could. Are there any privates that I should add to the list?

 

[macsak]

Yes, it does seem like some of the OOS publics are a long shot for me based on acceptance rate. I tried to include as many private schools in PA and immediate surrounding areas as I could. Are there any privates that I should add to the list?

to get interview invites and acceptances, you need to look at mission fit
choose privates in your general geographical area northeast/rust belt, maybe even look at upper midwest...

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Regionally it looks reasonable. I'd add LECOM since they have clinics in Erie. Perhaps Louisville or Kentucky.

 

[gor8925]

to get interview invites and acceptances, you need to look at mission fit
choose privates in your general geographical area northeast/rust belt, maybe even look at upper midwest...

Mission fit is hard for me to elucidate these days, with most schools having vague, generic, and lengthy mission statements. Do you know of any schools which would fit with a mission of primarily rural dentistry (and are also reasonable w/ my stats)? I have also added LECOM and AT Still to my list.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Bitonte NEOMED COD will definitely fit the bill though it will be a new school. WV will also have a rural focus given its patient demographic. Are you looking at NHSC to help with financing your education?

 

[macsak]

Mission fit is hard for me to elucidate these days, with most schools having vague, generic, and lengthy mission statements. Do you know of any schools which would fit with a mission of primarily rural dentistry (and are also reasonable w/ my stats)? I have also added LECOM and AT Still to my list.

that is why you need to go beyond looking at mission statements
look at what they show you, not tell you...

 

[gor8925]

Bitonte NEOMED COD will definitely fit the bill though it will be a new school. WV will also have a rural focus given its patient demographic. Are you looking at NHSC to help with financing your education?

I will definitely be applying for NHSC if I can get in! My application theme is oriented in serving rural areas since I grew up and went to college in an underserved location, that's the main reason I asked about rural in the first place.

 

[gor8925]

that is why you need to go beyond looking at mission statements
look at what they show you, not tell you...

I agree. Although it is hard, the only school I have been able to scrutinize up close is Pitt. The others, it is hard to know exactly what they "want" (besides researching student experiences on forums, social media, vibes, OOS acceptance rate, etc).