What are my chances??

[Predent8888]

I know its way too early for me to hear back from any schools, but what should I be expecting through this cycle? Thank you so much for your time guys!

Date of submission: Late August
Overall GPA: 3.2
Science GPA: 3.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: not sure
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 23aa/21bio/20gc/21oc/27rc/25qr/21pat
State of Residence: CA

Undergrad Attended: prefer not to say
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry and Business
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: at least 1200hrs, general dentist
Volunteering Experience: cda cares, teaching kids about dental hygiene, oral cancer walks
Employment: also about 1200 hrs, gen dentist office
Research: none
Other Extracurriculars: pre-dental club, tri-beta bio honor society
Relevant Honors or Awards: partial school scholarship
LOR type and strength: 2 general dentists (strong)/ 2 science professors (med-strong)
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere: I have dental infection control, dental radiology safety, and cpr licences
School list: ucsf, uop, ucla, usc, western, nyu, u buffalo, tufts, rutgers, upenn, vcu

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[hunterdunc]

Was the undergrad you attended prestigious? or a state school? Some insight into this would be good to know as it could explain why your GPA is a little lower.

 

[macsak]

I know its way too early for me to hear back from any schools, but what should I be expecting through this cycle? Thank you so much for your time guys!

Date of submission: Late August
Overall GPA: 3.2
Science GPA: 3.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: not sure
DAT score (include AA and all sections): 23aa/21bio/20gc/21oc/27rc/25qr/21pat
State of Residence: CA

Undergrad Attended: prefer not to say
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry and Business
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? No

Shadowing Experience: at least 1200hrs, general dentist
Volunteering Experience: cda cares, teaching kids about dental hygiene, oral cancer walks
Employment: also about 1200 hrs, gen dentist office
Research: none
Other Extracurriculars: pre-dental club, tri-beta bio honor society
Relevant Honors or Awards: partial school scholarship
LOR type and strength: 2 general dentists (strong)/ 2 science professors (med-strong)
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere: I have dental infection control, dental radiology safety, and cpr licences
School list: ucsf, uop, ucla, usc, western, nyu, u buffalo, tufts, rutgers, upenn, vcu

great job on the DAT
GPA is a bit on the low side
UCLA, UCSF, and UPenn are big reaches
you still have a chance at interviews at the private schools in the coming weeks/months

 

[Predent8888]

Was the undergrad you attended prestigious? or a state school? Some insight into this would be good to know as it could explain why your GPA is a little lower.

I wouldn't say my school is super prestigious or as well known. My school is a private bay area college.

 

[hunterdunc]

I wouldn't say my school is super prestigious or as well known. My school is a private bay area college.

Okay so course work is difficult/good education yeah? Sorry to me all private California schools are a ton better than some of the state/private schools in the midwest.

 

[Predent8888]

Okay so course work is difficult/good education yeah? Sorry to me all private California schools are a ton better than some of the state/private schools in the midwest.

Yeah coursework is definitely not a cakewalk haha.

 

[hunterdunc]

Then I would say you should be fine! Just give it time and be patient.

 

[toothyboi1996]

how'd you do? I have similar stats but will be applying the upcoming cycle

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[Predent8888]

how'd you do? I have similar stats but will be applying the upcoming cycle

So far I've gotten a continuing review email from Buffalo, but other than that no other news. My GPA is definitely my weakest link in my opinion though.