What else can I be doing?

[Boise State Bronco]

I am applying to dental school in June, so these next 6 months are very important. I have a 3.8/3.9 gpa, I've been shadowing a dentist and plan to shadow others. I worked as a developmental therapist for over a year, I have 150+ volunteer hours with refugees, I work as a biology lab materials assistant, I tutor for statistics and worked as a peer-mentor for general chemistry last semester. I will be a B2 for organic chemistry this semester and start studying for the DAT. What more should I do this semester before I apply? I'm taking a full course load this semester also.

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[sobertiger]

You should be able to get in pretty much anywhere with that GPA and EC, provided that you do decently on the DAT. The final piece of the puzzle is a solid PS and LoRs. Good luck!

 

[predent2151]

Go ahead and get your letters ready and write your personal statement. It’s also a good idea to research the schools you want to apply to. Don’t tank your GPA and get a good DAT score and you’re golden.

 

[gunner4ever]

Work in a dental lab

 

[Pearl E. White]

Have/Get a fun, new hobby! Self-care is just as important! Congratulations on all your success so far.

 

[cluelessdr]

Work in a dental lab

dont you need some sort of certification that takes a year or more to get?

 

[gunner4ever]

dont you need some sort of certification that takes a year or more to get?

No. Just call places. Don't need to get paid, at least until you learn stuff

 

[sditty70]

Work in a dental lab

Would you recommend calling actual general dental offices? I'm really interested in this idea.

 

[JLT223]

Don't work in a lab just to work in a lab; 90% of dental schools don't care about research. Get your letters and PS out of the way ASAP.

 

[predent2151]

You should probably spend all your time studying for the DAT. 1 point on your DAT would probably make a bigger difference than adding dental lab research to the ol CV. Volunteering would be way more beneficial based off the questions I’ve received during interviews.