What are my chances??

[bman111]

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So basically I completed my undergrad last year and finished with a 3.3 overall GPA and a 3.15 Sci. GPA (def. not that great).
I also did my DAT a few months ago and received:

PAT:21
QR: 17 (ouch)
BIO:20
GC:21
OC:22
TS:21
AA:20

Well since I live in Canada, I am applying only mainly to the Canadian-Friendly Schools such as NYU, BU, Temple, Case Western and Tufts.

Given that I have volunteer experience, EC and etc. What are my chances with any of these schools?

 

[NMC2010]

Your DAT would normally be very good, but your GPA is going to make things hard for you. Make sure you have a good PS, LoRs, lots of shadowing and volunteering, and other good EC's.

 

[mosaiczn]

Consider applying to UDM as well!

 

[Naphen]

Consider applying to UDM as well!

I agree. My stats were similar to yours and I received an interview from UDM for January!

 

[gentlerwave]

You should order a copy of the "ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools." They have the stats from all dental schools so you can weigh your chances for all the schools you mentioned.

From what I observed, your DAT looks good, but I don't know if it's good enough to compensate for your GPA. The sGPA will hurt. I'd say maybe take a few extra classes to bump the sGPA up? Otherwise having research experience will help. And definitely stellar LORs, lots of quality volunteering/shadowing.