What is the easiest dentist university to get into?

[predental7200]

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Hi everyone,

Reading all these post I must admit can get someone pretty depressed, with all the stats of 3.5 OGPA and such lol. I've always wanted to be a dentist since grade 9 (9 years ago) but since I'm living alone and providing for myself, I'm starting to see that dream slip away more and more.

I've done 4 years of part-time sciences and I need to do at least 2 more to finish a bachelors, and my GPA is somewhere around 3.3, so I'm just wondering, what's the easiest dentist university to get into, from either America or Canada?

I know that different schools put emphasis on different things, but is there one that maybe costs a load of money but is easier? (I don't care if it's 350K I graduate with in debt as long as I become a dentist)

Thanks for all your input!

 

[Regmata]

the ones with the lowest admission stats...look them up on the adea site...or in the adea book

 

[sodapopinski]

Or check the stats on the below link if you haven't already.

www.predents.com

 

[yeabuddy]

At this point and I think many other dental and pre-dental students will agree with me is that there really is no such thing as a "easy" or "safety" dental school to get into. The number of applications and academic standards have been increasing with each year with each school making the competition very intense.

My advice would be to do as well as you can in all areas of your application...DAT, GPA, LOR, Extra Curriculars, Personal Statement, etc. Check the stats of various schools and apply to a number of schools you feel you have a strong chance of getting into. Standout at your interviews and the rest is out of your hands. Best of luck.

 

[predental7200]

thanks guys, I definitely appreciate your help!

 

[predental7200]

OMG, I love you guys! I feel like I can definitely get into some of these schools now! I was JUST ABOUT to give up too lol You guys are awesome!

PS What's with the statistics of Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine?

I was also wondering, does the "out of state" total tuition apply to canadian students as well, or would there be another "international student amount" that I would have to pay?

 

[prez_al]

OMG, I love you guys! I feel like I can definitely get into some of these schools now! I was JUST ABOUT to give up too lol You guys are awesome!

PS What's with the statistics of Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine?

I was also wondering, does the "out of state" total tuition apply to canadian students as well, or would there be another "international student amount" that I would have to pay?

I assume you are Canadian. Anyway, out of state = international in terms of tuition. And the thing with Midwestern is that this year they are picking the first ever class for their program, so that is why there are no statistics for the school. I wouldn't worry too much about getting into the States with your stats. A 3.5 is REALLY good for US schools.

 

[predental7200]

I assume you are Canadian. Anyway, out of state = international in terms of tuition. And the thing with Midwestern is that this year they are picking the first ever class for their program, so that is why there are no statistics for the school. I wouldn't worry too much about getting into the States with your stats. A 3.5 is REALLY good for US schools.

Thanks Prez,

and yes, I am Canadian. So, if a student from Washington and I apply for a dental school in California, we would still pay the same amount? I know that the students here in Canada pay the normal tuition regardless of what province they come from - it's only people from out of the country that pay the international student's tuition which is sometimes 4 times the amount. If it costs 180K for an american student, I would sure hope it's not 4 times that amount for me!

Also, is there a certain number of seats available for international students? Because in Canada we have schools that only allow 10% of international applications which causes the people that get accepted to have GPA's in the 3.9 range which is insane.

Thanks a bunch!

 

[diane07]

State schools often have a limit on the number of out of state applicants they accept.

Check out www.predents.com to get an idea.

 

[prez_al]

Thanks Prez,

and yes, I am Canadian. So, if a student from Washington and I apply for a dental school in California, we would still pay the same amount? I know that the students here in Canada pay the normal tuition regardless of what province they come from - it's only people from out of the country that pay the international student's tuition which is sometimes 4 times the amount. If it costs 180K for an american student, I would sure hope it's not 4 times that amount for me!

Also, is there a certain number of seats available for international students? Because in Canada we have schools that only allow 10% of international applications which causes the people that get accepted to have GPA's in the 3.9 range which is insane.

Thanks a bunch!

Yes, a Canadian and an out of state applicant would pay the same amount for tuition. The reason why foreign students get scared of applying to the states is securing the amount of money you will need to study in the US. There are no set # of seats for international students, but its typically more difficult to get into a public school unless you have a very good application. Your best bet is to apply to mainly private schools and a few public places if you feel that you match their criteria.

 

[diesels]

The easiest dental school to get into is most likely the public school in your state (if you have one). I'm from Kentucky, so I have two choices.

 

[Meatwad]

The easiest dental school to get into is most likely the public school in your state (if you have one). I'm from Kentucky, so I have two choices.

Unless you live in New York; look at the stats for Stony Brook on predents.com for the last cycle.

DAT 21
PAT 19
GPA overall 3.71
GPA Science 3.72

A 3.7 GPA is higher than the national average for getting into med school. And they say getting into dental school is easy...

 

[predental7200]

The easiest dental school to get into is most likely the public school in your state (if you have one). I'm from Kentucky, so I have two choices.

That's the case here in Canada as well, as most of the universities accept only %10 of out of province applicants, but here in British Columbia where I live, there is only one university that offers dentistry and it's for 40 positions and you need at least an A- average to get in. (we have many asians here and boy, they are smart!)

 

[pine88]

That's the case here in Canada as well, as most of the universities accept only %10 of out of province applicants, but here in British Columbia where I live, there is only one university that offers dentistry and it's for 40 positions and you need at least an A- average to get in. (we have many asians here and boy, they are smart!)

We have one girl from BC in our class. She said she got in up there but liked it better down here.

If you haven't been able to do a lot of the extracurricular stuff because you have had to support yourself, emphasize that in your essay. Don't worry about maybe not having as many activities, the ADCOMs will be impressed if you have been working hard while you were in school. It's all about how you spin it.

 

[dudewhensmydat]

Aim for perfection on the DAT and you will achieve excellent scores. Then figure out what dedication, perseverence, and sacrifice it'll take to achieve perfection and do it...you can do it!

 

[predental7200]

Aim for perfection on the DAT and you will achieve excellent scores. Then figure out what dedication, perseverence, and sacrifice it'll take to achieve perfection and do it...you can do it!

With that kind of attitude, no wonder you're a dental student 😉

 

[predental7200]

We have one girl from BC in our class. She said she got in up there but liked it better down here.

If you haven't been able to do a lot of the extracurricular stuff because you have had to support yourself, emphasize that in your essay. Don't worry about maybe not having as many activities, the ADCOMs will be impressed if you have been working hard while you were in school. It's all about how you spin it.

That's actually good info, since I was worried about that although I know I didn't write it on here. And although I'm sometimes so jealous when I hear how parents are supporting their kids 100% and they're able to study fulltime and get 3.5 GPA's, but at the same time, supporting myself from such a young age (I started when I was 18 when my mom died and my dad moved out and he doesn't help at all), I think has taught me many life lessons and stay afloat during many emotional storms, and I think it would help in my interview if I point this out. 👍

 

[Dentiste2011]

Thanks Prez,

and yes, I am Canadian. So, if a student from Washington and I apply for a dental school in California, we would still pay the same amount? I know that the students here in Canada pay the normal tuition regardless of what province they come from - it's only people from out of the country that pay the international student's tuition which is sometimes 4 times the amount. If it costs 180K for an american student, I would sure hope it's not 4 times that amount for me!

Also, is there a certain number of seats available for international students? Because in Canada we have schools that only allow 10% of international applications which causes the people that get accepted to have GPA's in the 3.9 range which is insane.

Thanks a bunch!

Hey I'm a Canadian student as well who applied to U.S. dental schools last year. It is true what everyone has been saying, once you don't live in the state then you pay "out-of-state tuition" and that includes international students. I know in Canada we have specific international student fees, but it's different here. The difference b/w yourself and an out-of-state student who is from the U.S., is that I believe that they can eventually be considered in-state after living there for some time whereas international students can never do that!.

Don't worry about your application...I know soo many Canadian students who are starting dental school in the U.S. this fall, including myself! Just make sure to send in your application as early as possible. It will definitely be more challenging for you as an international student to get in to a public, state school like Univ. of Florida...so apply mainly to private schools and throw in a few public if you really want! Some schools will have on their website the stats as to how many international students etc they accept so look for that info. Good luck though...and being a Canadian student from a univ. like UBC or any other is a great thing, so don't think you're at a disadvantage.

 

[jza70]

The easiest dental school to get into is most likely the public school in your state (if you have one). I'm from Kentucky, so I have two choices.

I don't think that counts when you live in California.

 

[pine88]

I don't think that counts when you live in California.

My class is 70% californians and it's not even a state school. You guys have many options to choose from.