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Date of submission: 07/10/25
Overall GPA: 3.71
Science GPA: 3.68
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.88
DAT score (include AA and all sections):
AA: 22 (450)
TS: 22 (470)
PAT: 21 (450)
BIO: 22(460)
GC: 21 (440)
OC: 24 (500)
QR: 21 (450)
RC: 21 (410)

State of Residence: VA

Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 185 hours between two different general dentist practices
Volunteering Experience: 350+ hours ; adult and pediatric oncology clinic assistant at hospital. Long term with heavy patient interaction.
Employment: 800+ hours as general dental assistant (part time work)
Research: 200 hours
Other Extracurriculars: Cellular Molecular Biology TA 3 semesters
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? Impressions Day for state school
LOR type and strength:
Biology professor - 3 pages in length
Biology Professor - 2 ages in length
Dentist - 2 pages in length
Volunteer manager at hospital - 1 page in length
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags:
Attended community college first two years of undergrad. First semester had 1 F in english (repeated got an A) with 5 Ws between my first and second semesters of college. I earned a 3.5 in community college with 67 credits. I transferred to a 4 year and I earned a 4.0 at my institution with 40 credits. I took upper level courses such as organic, physics, cell/molecular biology, biochemistry at the 4 year institution. Prereqs such as general biology, general chemistry, english, and stats were taken at community college.
School list:
VCU
UAB
Meharry
Maryland
Upitt
LECOM

How did I come up with my list:
I take pride in my volunteering and I feel like that reflects my personal statement and the person I am in general. I want to go to schools that really prioritize community outreach. Additionally, I want to stay close to the east coast. My school list is restricted because of the amount of community college credits I have/attending community college in general. Also, some of these schools offer instate tuition after the first year. I believe there is no such thing as safeties for dental schools so I only have reaches and targets. UAB and Meharry are very much a reach. My targets are VCU, Maryland, Upitt, and Lecom.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Can you tell us your school list and any feedback regarding interviews, Kiras, or other screening steps (Casper)?

 

[deleted1221506]

Can you tell us your school list and any feedback regarding interviews, Kiras, or other screening steps (Casper)?

Updated, on the initial post sorry about that. I have not done any Kiras, interviews, or Casper yet

 

[macsak]

Date of submission: 07/10/25
Overall GPA: 3.71
Science GPA: 3.68
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.88
DAT score (include AA and all sections):
AA: 22 (450)
TS: 22 (470)
PAT: 21 (450)
BIO: 22(460)
GC: 21 (440)
OC: 24 (500)
QR: 21 (450)
RC: 21 (410)

State of Residence: VA

Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 185 hours between two different general dentist practices
Volunteering Experience: 350+ hours ; adult and pediatric oncology clinic assistant at hospital. Long term with heavy patient interaction.
Employment: 800+ hours as general dental assistant (part time work)
Research: 200 hours
Other Extracurriculars: Cellular Molecular Biology TA 3 semesters
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? Impressions Day for state school
LOR type and strength:
Biology professor - 3 pages in length
Biology Professor - 2 ages in length
Dentist - 2 pages in length
Volunteer manager at hospital - 1 page in length
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags:
Attended community college first two years of undergrad. First semester had 1 F in english (repeated got an A) with 5 Ws between my first and second semesters of college. I earned a 3.5 in community college with 67 credits. I transferred to a 4 year and I earned a 4.0 at my institution with 40 credits. I took upper level courses such as organic, physics, cell/molecular biology, biochemistry at the 4 year institution. Prereqs such as general biology, general chemistry, english, and stats were taken at community college.
School list:
VCU
UAB
Meharry
Maryland
Upitt
LECOM

How did I come up with my list:
I take pride in my volunteering and I feel like that reflects my personal statement and the person I am in general. I want to go to schools that really prioritize community outreach. Additionally, I want to stay close to the east coast. My school list is restricted because of the amount of community college credits I have/attending community college in general. Also, some of these schools offer instate tuition after the first year. I believe there is no such thing as safeties for dental schools so I only have reaches and targets. UAB and Meharry are very much a reach. My targets are VCU, Maryland, Upitt, and Lecom.

meharry is going to be a stretch as a non-minority
that only leaves you with 5 schools
i understand your feelings about safety schools, but while your stats are solid, i would feel more comfortable with your chances if you had at least 2-3 more safeties...

 

[mattDstudent]

I really like this here. I do think you should add maybe 2-3 more schools just to be safe, but you have great stats and once you add those schools, should be in a good spot. DM me if you want any tips for interview prep!