What are my chances? Dental school application

[bearssy]

Date of submission: June 4th
Overall GPA: 3.94
Science GPA: 4.00
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.00
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 20 AA, 20 Bio, 24 GC, 22 OC, 18 QR, 20 RC, 19 PAT
State of Residence: California

Undergrad Attended: if you want to include this
Major: Molecular Biology
Minor: Spanish
Minority? No, white male
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 145 Hours split between two general dentists and a pediatric with 5 hours of orthodontics
Volunteering Experience: 100+ Hours as a spanish to english translator, 50+ Hours teaching english classes, 50 Hours as a volunteer dental assistant through community health connect and Give Kids a Smile
Employment: TA for genetics, Started own window washing company, office assistant at a biotech company
Research: 100+ hours as a research assistant in a micro biology lab
Other Extracurriculars: Pre-dental chairman at BYU, Marathons, Spanish to english teacher
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? No
Relevant Honors or Awards: Deans List
LOR type and strength:
One dentist: moderate
Science professor: strong
Science Professor: moderate
Former Employer: moderate
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: I worry about my low PAT score
School list:
UCLA
Pacific
Loma Linda
UCSF
Western
Utah
Roseman
Tennesse
UNC

---

Members don't see this ad.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Welcome to the forums.

A 19 PAT isn't that low. Does BYU not send committee letters? I'm assuming you've spoken to admissions representatives visiting BYU.

UNC and Tennessee seem to be weird outliers. You could probably swap in UNLV and Colorado unless you have a reason not to include them. You also could consider Creighton and Marquette, which would get you to 11 schools. You could also include other privates, but I want to get a better sense of your purpose as a dentist.

 

[bearssy]

Thank you for the response! I have family in both North Carolina and Tennessee which is why I want to apply there, my purpose of becoming a Dentist is that I want to pursue a career that I am fascinated by, challenges me, and provides me with a sense of accomplishment which is something I have found in dentistry. I was thinking about applying to UNLV and Colorado as well, but I won't actually apply until this following cycle I mostly was just wanting some input into whether or not my slightly below average DAT scores could be a problem when applying

 

[bearssy]

I'd also love your input if you know anything about schools that provide treatment to the Hispanic community as I would like to continue my language learning

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I'd also love your input if you know anything about schools that provide treatment to the Hispanic community as I would like to continue my language learning

I mean... pretty much pick any school in a state with a significant Hispanic population, which is getting to be everywhere. But clearly the Southwest (include the Arizonas and Texas schools), Florida, and the DC to Boston corridor. Puerto Rico, if you have a significant connection or reason to study there.

 

[macsak]

Date of submission: June 4th
Overall GPA: 3.94
Science GPA: 4.00
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.00
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 20 AA, 20 Bio, 24 GC, 22 OC, 18 QR, 20 RC, 19 PAT
State of Residence: California

Undergrad Attended: if you want to include this
Major: Molecular Biology
Minor: Spanish
Minority? No, white male
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: 145 Hours split between two general dentists and a pediatric with 5 hours of orthodontics
Volunteering Experience: 100+ Hours as a spanish to english translator, 50+ Hours teaching english classes, 50 Hours as a volunteer dental assistant through community health connect and Give Kids a Smile
Employment: TA for genetics, Started own window washing company, office assistant at a biotech company
Research: 100+ hours as a research assistant in a micro biology lab
Other Extracurriculars: Pre-dental chairman at BYU, Marathons, Spanish to english teacher
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? No
Relevant Honors or Awards: Deans List
LOR type and strength:
One dentist: moderate
Science professor: strong
Science Professor: moderate
Former Employer: moderate
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: I worry about my low PAT score
School list:
UCLA
Pacific
Loma Linda
UCSF
Western
Utah
Roseman
Tennesse
UNC

you need to have mission fit to get interviews and acceptances
"i have family there" is not mission fit...