What are my chances?

[Db119225]

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What schools do you think would give me the best look at? I finished an undergrad degree with GPAt 3.67 and GPAs of 3.53ish. I got a 20AA on the DAT, around 150 hours observation, nearly 50 hours of undergrad research, 1500 hours of patient interaction from working as a physical therapy technician, solid letters of recommendations, and good extra curricular activities with a few presidential roles. I am currently enrolled in a MBA program as I was told business classes will help strengthen an application over a gap year. I was planning on applying to my state school (Oklahoma) but I missed the deadline of 10/1 because my official DAT scores hadn't been uploaded in time. (sucks but it is my fault) Does anyone have any suggestions on which schools I can apply to and still be seriously considered this late in the cycle? I feel as if I'm a decent applicant but only to the right program. Thanks everyone in advance!

 

[DMDDDSHopeful]

I wouldn't advise to apply this late in the cycle. You should finish your Masters and then apply. You'll definitely get in for the next cycle. Everyone here will have a different opinion so bear that in mind. If you want the best bang for your buck, save that buck for the next cycle. If you don't care about the money and want to start ASAP, then apply to as many as you can starting TODAY!

 

[Viva Terlingua]

What schools do you think would give me the best look at? I finished an undergrad degree with GPAt 3.67 and GPAs of 3.53ish. I got a 20AA on the DAT, around 150 hours observation, nearly 50 hours of undergrad research, 1500 hours of patient interaction from working as a physical therapy technician, solid letters of recommendations, and good extra curricular activities with a few presidential roles. I am currently enrolled in a MBA program as I was told business classes will help strengthen an application over a gap year. I was planning on applying to my state school (Oklahoma) but I missed the deadline of 10/1 because my official DAT scores hadn't been uploaded in time. (sucks but it is my fault) Does anyone have any suggestions on which schools I can apply to and still be seriously considered this late in the cycle? I feel as if I'm a decent applicant but only to the right program. Thanks everyone in advance!

I would wait a year and apply early. Getting into your state school, even if it is a year later than you would like, will save you a TON of money over the long term.

 

[gambaboy]

I'd still apply for this cycle and try to get it in ASAP, check school specific threads for schools that are still giving out interviews. Your GPA/DAT/extracurriculars are solid enough to warrant several post-dec interviews and you'll still have a decent chance at a good amount of dental schools. A lot of schools have deadlines of December or later to get in the app as well.

You may have to pay more for OOS/ private schools, but I'd argue that this is better than losing out on a year / getting started a year late, especially if you have no plans on how to spend the extra gap year.

 

[LuckBloodandSweat]

Interesting that you chose to pursue an MBA when you already have decent undergrad stats. It is very late in the cycle but that isn't to say you have no chance. It depends on what you're willing to spend now and if you're willing to be a potential reapplicant.