What are my chances??

[Mjikim]

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Hi! I just took DAT yesterday and got 21/21/26. I am wondering what are my chances to be accepted to dental schools. I have low GPA, which is 3.3 and taking biomedical certificate program to boost my GPA little. I have done research at NYUSD and 1000+ hours of shadowing etc. Which school would I have more chances to be accepted to? Is there any specific school that value PAT more than other dental schools?

THanks! Good luck to all!!

Oh! I am an international student(oos)!

 

[invictusx]

Hi! I just took DAT yesterday and got 21/21/26. I am wondering what are my chances to be accepted to dental schools. I have low GPA, which is 3.3 and taking biomedical certificate program to boost my GPA little. I have done research at NYUSD and 1000+ hours of shadowing etc. Which school would I have more chances to be accepted to? Is there any specific school that value PAT more than other dental schools?

THanks! Good luck to all!!

Oh! I am an international student(oos)!

Apply broadly and you'll be okay.

 

[UCSFx2017]

Apply to private schools since you're an international.

 

[bambam92]

Your DAT is strong; however, the GPA is lacking a bit. How much do you expect this grad program will be able to bring it up? That will be a determining factor for where you should apply. If it is not going to be anything significant I would apply broadly to 15+ schools just in case. But you should be fine. Be sure to apply to NYU and Tufts since your GPA is around the average matriculants. GL

 

[free99]

I'm in a similar situation with a 22/22/25, I've heard UoP favors higher DAT scores. I would take a look at the "where should I apply" thread and target the schools that are OOS friendly. Good luck!

 

[Cello]

I wouldn't think that a 3.3 is really that big of a deal with all of your other credentials. Remember that if the average GPA is a 3.5 GPA at a school (pretty common average for d-schools), there are likely about as many students with a 3.3 as there are with a 3.7 in attendance.

 

[ddsmission]

Hi! I just took DAT yesterday and got 21/21/26. I am wondering what are my chances to be accepted to dental schools. I have low GPA, which is 3.3 and taking biomedical certificate program to boost my GPA little. I have done research at NYUSD and 1000+ hours of shadowing etc. Which school would I have more chances to be accepted to? Is there any specific school that value PAT more than other dental schools?

THanks! Good luck to all!!

Oh! I am an international student(oos)!

ehh i wouldnt worry TOO much. you'll land interviews, but just do WELL and be genuine on your interviews and you should get an acceptance. I had similar numbers, same GPA and nearly same DAT scores. However, I did alot of things OTHER THAN dentistry. Also if you can explain yourself well on your PS i think youll have a shot! gl man

 

[teriyaki]

Hi! I just took DAT yesterday and got 21/21/26. I am wondering what are my chances to be accepted to dental schools. I have low GPA, which is 3.3 and taking biomedical certificate program to boost my GPA little. I have done research at NYUSD and 1000+ hours of shadowing etc. Which school would I have more chances to be accepted to? Is there any specific school that value PAT more than other dental schools?

THanks! Good luck to all!!

Oh! I am an international student(oos)!

Geezzz 26 on PAT? Wow...you certainly have a keen eyes my friend. I dun know about school that favors just 1 section of the DAT. But I heard that PAT cut off for some schools is 16-17! Apply early and broadly this cycle as I will too, just try...you never know what comes at you! GL

 

[mid]

Be sure to apply to NYU and Tufts since your GPA is around the average matriculants.

Tufts doesn't take international students.

http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/dmd-program/frequently-asked-questions/#international

 

[OMF_HNS]

Nice PAT score. Def apply to UoP. You have their average AA/TS. Good work. Your GPA is good enough since you have a good DAT. Just build up the ECs, LoRs and PS. I had a 3.19 overall GPA and got into UMich. And my DAT was not that extraordinary. Good luck!

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[joemario]

Nice PAT score. Def apply to UoP. You have their average AA/TS. Good work. Your GPA is good enough since you have a good DAT. Just build up the ECs, LoRs and PS. I had a 3.19 overall GPA and got into UMich. And my DAT was not that extraordinary. Good luck!

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Mind sharing sgpa?

 

[Kevin Cole]

Hey guys, just wanted to see what my chances are for getting in to a dental school. I'm feeling pretty stressed:

DAT: 18.5 PAT: 20
GPA: 3.56
GPA-S: 3.34

I'm a Bio-Anthro major from UCLA and have done lots of reaserch, have got published, have shadowed 12 doctors, and have amazing extra activities. English as second language. (Not international though).

Should I not waste time and take the DAT again? 🙁

 

[UCSFx2017]

Hey guys, just wanted to see what my chances are for getting in to a dental school. I'm feeling pretty stressed:

DAT: 18.5 PAT: 20
GPA: 3.56
GPA-S: 3.34

I'm a Bio-Anthro major from UCLA and have done lots of reaserch, have got published, have shadowed 12 doctors, and have amazing extra activities. English as second language. (Not international though).

Should I not waste time and take the DAT again? 🙁

What's an 18.5 DAT? You should have both AA and TS scores. I would apply to appropriate schools.

 

[segura11]

OP,
I was in the same boat that you are in. I have almost the exact same DAT scores and had a 3.4 overall gpa. I was blessed with multiple interviews and acceptances. I applied to a lot of private schools and schools that really valued the DAT. I am not an international student though. I decided to attend LLU even though I am not SDA. You will get in! PM me if you have any particular questions.