WAMC?

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Date of submission: Planning to submit late June / early July 2025
Overall GPA: 3.78
Science GPA: ~3.6
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: ~3.5 (estimated)
DAT score: 19 AA | 17 TS | Bio 18 | GC 16 | OC 17 | RC 22 | QR 20 | PAT 20
State of Residence: Oklahoma


Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology
Minority? Not sure
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No


Shadowing Experience:
~250 hours total — General Dentist and Oral Surgeon


Volunteering Experience:
~840 hours total


Employment:
3,000+ hours
Sales and labor

Research:
None


Other Extracurriculars:


  • VP & co-founder of one student organization

Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools?
No


Relevant Honors or Awards:


  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Dean’s Honor Roll (multiple semesters)

LOR type and strength:


  • Committee letter
  • General Dentist
  • Possibly OMFS
  • Two science professors
  • All expected to be strong and personalized

Misc Info / Things not stated elsewhere / Red Flags:


  • GC/OC scores on DAT are low (16–17 range) — considering retake
  • Strong leadership, manual dexterity, and community engagement

School List:


  • University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
  • Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
  • University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry
  • University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
  • Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
  • Lyon College School of Dental Medicine
  • University of New England College of Dental Medicine
  • A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
  • Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Arizona
  • Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Illinois
  • Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine
  • Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

Question:
Based on my stats and background, are there any schools I should consider removing or adding to improve my chances? Would love feedback on my current list. Appreciate the help!
 
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ballpass said:
Date of submission: Planning to submit late June / early July 2025
Overall GPA: 3.78
Science GPA: ~3.6
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: ~3.5 (estimated)
DAT score: 19 AA | 17 TS | Bio 18 | GC 16 | OC 17 | RC 22 | QR 20 | PAT 20
State of Residence: Oklahoma


Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology & Chemistry
Minority? Not sure (Palestinian-American, Muslim, first-generation)
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No


Shadowing Experience:
~250 hours total — General Dentist and Oral Surgeon (OMFS was a long-time family friend and neighbor)


Volunteering Experience:
~840 hours total


  • Free health clinic: 100 hrs
  • Youth mentorship: 420 hrs
  • Community service events: 200 hrs
  • Youth soccer assistant coach: 120 hrs

Employment:
3,000+ hours


  • Jewelry store: sales + watch battery replacements (Communication and manual dexterity)
  • Auto sales: family-owned business

Research:
None


Other Extracurriculars:


  • VP & co-founder of one student organization
  • Competitive soccer (captain, played outfield and goalkeeper)
  • 3v3 basketball tournament team captain

Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools?
No


Relevant Honors or Awards:


  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Dean’s Honor Roll (multiple semesters)

LOR type and strength:


  • Committee letter
  • General Dentist (part of my community)
  • Possibly OMFS (lifelong family friend and neighbor)
  • Two science professors (One i took for multiple semesters and built a strong relationship with)
  • All expected to be strong and personalized

Misc Info / Things not stated elsewhere / Red Flags:


  • GC/OC scores on DAT are low (16–17 range) — considering retake
  • Fluent in Arabic
  • Strong leadership, manual dexterity, and community engagement

School List:


  • University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
  • Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
  • University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry
  • University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
  • Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
  • Lyon College School of Dental Medicine
  • University of New England College of Dental Medicine
  • A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
  • Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Arizona
  • Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Illinois
  • Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine
  • Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

Question:
Based on my stats and background, are there any schools I should consider removing or adding to improve my chances? Would love feedback on my current list. Appreciate the help!
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how did you come up with this list?
 
ballpass said:
Well I had already looked into it before I just never added it to my final list because I was still narrowing down options.
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it's not an unreasonable list
you don't have any huge reaches and only 3 publics
not having one of the closest d schools to OK stood out to me
and why asdoh but not mosdoh?
 
you going to have quite a long list due to the TS/OC/GC scores...
macsak said:
it's not an unreasonable list
you don't have any huge reaches and only 3 publics
not having one of the closest d schools to OK stood out to me
and why asdoh but not mosdoh?
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macsak said:
you going to have quite a long list due to the TS/OC/GC scores...
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Yeah unfortunately did not do as well as I hoped. I will look more into mosdoh as I’m still narrowing my list down. Also what do u mean by one of the closest d schools?
 
Sorry I came in late. I pretty much agree with the above.

Schools you hopefully didn't apply to:
PNWU (read our interview with the Dean and also their admissions site stating preference for PNW residents)
USC (look at that cost of attendance)

I agree to stay closer to the schools near you. OU (as in Oklahoma) is your in-state and best shot, but Lyon being a new dental school in Arkansas... they'll probably be interested in taking a shot... just be aware they are a NEW school.

I'm a little surprised with your Muslim background you didn't include Detroit Mercy or maybe Marquette. If other aspects of your application appeal to mission fit, maybe you have a shot.
 
Mr.Smile12 said:
Sorry I came in late. I pretty much agree with the above.

Schools you hopefully didn't apply to:
PNWU (read our interview with the Dean and also their admissions site stating preference for PNW residents)
USC (look at that cost of attendance)

I agree to stay closer to the schools near you. OU (as in Oklahoma) is your in-state and best shot, but Lyon being a new dental school in Arkansas... they'll probably be interested in taking a shot... just be aware they are a NEW school.

I'm a little surprised with your Muslim background you didn't include Detroit Mercy or maybe Marquette. If other aspects of your application appeal to mission fit, maybe you have a shot.
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I did get rid of usc and added Lyon and mercy along with KCU as they prefer regional as well.
 
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