Where to apply- 24 DAT, 3.69 bcpmGPA, 3.79 oGPA

[Aspiringdent22]

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Hi everyone,

So as the 2018-19 application cycle approaches, I've been trying to narrow down a list of schools to apply to. I'll list some of my stats (although I realize that's only one part of the holistic application).

DAT: 24 AA/ 23 TS/ 24 B/ 20 GC/ 26 OC/ 23 RC/ 25 QR/ 22 PAT
bcpmGPA: 3.69
oGPA: 3.79
250 hours of shadowing

I'm interested in possibly specializing in OMFS, but also like the idea of becoming a general dentist. I'm from NY and like many people want to minimize my amount of dental school debt. I was wondering if anyone had ideas as to schools that I may have a chance to get into that are OOS with IS tuition possible after the first year or offer scholarships that I might qualify for?

My current list of possible schools:
Buffalo
Stony Brook
UCONN
Rutgers
Maryland
UPitt
UNC

I really appreciate your input and if you need further info, please just let me know!

 

[deleted678432]

Look at UCLA and Columbia too

 

[Aspiringdent22]

Look at UCLA and Columbia too

Thanks for your advice! Does Columbia offer scholarships? I was trying to figure that out, but was having a hard time finding info.

 

[887194]

Take out UNC, add PENN, UCSF

 

[cas2022]

Hi! I have test scores in the same range and am attending Pitt as a PA resident. Maybe take UNC out of your list and check out their admitted student stats since they tend to like in-state applicants. UConn GUARANTEES in-state tuition after the first year. So while the first year can be daunting, the next 3 will put you at about $20k/year for tuition. Pitt and Maryland I've heard you can try for in-state status, but it's difficult and nothing is guaranteed. Things you can do that might be helpful are changing your driver's license, buying property, changing your license plate, marrying someone from the state, etc.

 

[Aspiringdent22]

Take out UNC, add PENN, UCSF

Thanks for your input! I'm assuming your suggestion to drop UNC is for the reason listed below (not OOS friendly). Thank you for suggesting Penn and UCSF! I didn't know if I would be competitive enough.

 

[nagune]

MICHIGAN

 

[Aspiringdent22]

Hi! I have test scores in the same range and am attending Pitt as a PA resident. Maybe take UNC out of your list and check out their admitted student stats since they tend to like in-state applicants. UConn GUARANTEES in-state tuition after the first year. So while the first year can be daunting, the next 3 will put you at about $20k/year for tuition. Pitt and Maryland I've hear you can try for in-state status, but it's difficult and nothing is guaranteed. Things you can do that might be helpful are changing your driver's license, buying property, changing your license plate, marrying someone from the state, etc.

Thanks for your response, I appreciate your explanations! I didn't realize that Pitt and Maryland were so difficult to obtain IS after the first year. Thanks again!

 

[Aspiringdent22]

MICHIGAN

Thanks for your suggestion! I thought Michigan didn't offer in-state after the first year?

 

[887194]

Thanks for your input! I'm assuming your suggestion to drop UNC is for the reason listed below (not OOS friendly). Thank you for suggesting Penn and UCSF! I didn't know if I would be competitive enough.

Yes UNC is very OOS unfriendly. You never know how things will go for top schools, but you got the stats. If you apply to all of them, you maximize your chances and I think you got a decent shot at landing at least one if you choose to apply.

 

[Aspiringdent22]

Yes UNC is very OOS unfriendly. You never know how things will go for top schools, but you got the stats. If you apply to all of them, you maximize your chances and I think you got a decent shot at landing at least one if you choose to apply.

Thanks again for the advice! I definitely didn't realize UNC was so OOS unfriendly. How many schools would you recommend applying to? I don't want to apply to too many, but I also want to maximize my chances as you said.

 

[887194]

Thanks again for the advice! I definitely didn't realize UNC was so OOS unfriendly. How many schools would you recommend applying to? I don't want to apply to too many, but I also want to maximize my chances as you said.

That depends on how many reach schools you want to apply to. A good number for you would be around 10. Take out UNC and add Penn, Columbia, UCLA, UCSF. Be sure to really write good secondaries.

 

[Aspiringdent22]

That depends on how many reach schools you want to apply to. A good number for you would be around 10. Take out UNC and add Penn, Columbia, UCLA, UCSF. Be sure to really write good secondaries.

Is there a way to find the secondary questions asked by certain schools in advice so I can start writing them now? Thank you again for all of your help!

 

[887194]

Is there a way to find the secondary questions asked by certain schools in advice so I can start writing them now? Thank you again for all of your help!

Usually, they are on the AADSAS portal or emailed to you after you submit the primary app. You can find the secondary to some schools on their website or check past threads, otherwise, you would have to wait. And questions can change from year to year.

 

[Aspiringdent22]

Usually, they are on the AADSAS portal or emailed to you after you submit the primary app. You can find the secondary to some schools on their website or check past threads, otherwise, you would have to wait. And questions can change from year to year.

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

 

[weaselodeath]

Thanks for your response, I appreciate your explanations! I didn't realize that Pitt and Maryland were so difficult to obtain IS after the first year. Thanks again!

Pitt is tough to switch to IS, but the tuition for OOS is not much higher.

 

[Aspiringdent22]

Pitt is tough to switch to IS, but the tuition for OOS is not much higher.

Thanks! Yeah I just looked at it and you are completely right!

 

[Charcot-Marie-Tooth]

Hi everyone,

So as the 2018-19 application cycle approaches, I've been trying to narrow down a list of schools to apply to. I'll list some of my stats (although I realize that's only one part of the holistic application).

DAT: 24 AA/ 23 TS/ 24 B/ 20 GC/ 26 OC/ 23 RC/ 25 QR/ 22 PAT
bcpmGPA: 3.69
oGPA: 3.79
250 hours of shadowing

I'm interested in possibly specializing in OMFS, but also like the idea of becoming a general dentist. I'm from NY and like many people want to minimize my amount of dental school debt. I was wondering if anyone had ideas as to schools that I may have a chance to get into that are OOS with IS tuition possible after the first year or offer scholarships that I might qualify for?

My current list of possible schools:
Buffalo
Stony Brook
UCONN
Rutgers
Maryland
UPitt
UNC

I really appreciate your input and if you need further info, please just let me know!

Really solid list! I agree with the others to add UCSF, Penn.. (Granted they are a little more pricey). I would personally keep UNC (that's where I am headed as an OOS). Yes, admissions is really competitive as an OOS, but I think the potential reward well outweighs the risk of not getting in. Yes, they do give the possibility of IS after the first year (need to change license, registration, etc.) Also, they have a number of scholarships that they give out to incoming students.

 

[Aspiringdent22]

Really solid list! I agree with the others to add UCSF, Penn.. (Granted they are a little more pricey). I would personally keep UNC (that's where I am headed as an OOS). Yes, admissions is really competitive as an OOS, but I think the potential reward well outweighs the risk of not getting in. Yes, they do give the possibility of IS after the first year (need to change license, registration, etc.) Also, they have a number of scholarships that they give out to incoming students.

Congrats on the acceptance! I appreciate your response! I really like UNC and a friend that did his residency there recommended it to me, but I definitely understand how competitive it is!