Which schools LOVE community service?

[pedpredent]

Being OOS friendly is also a big plus. I know that ASDOH is one of them. Does anyone know some others? Trying to finalize my list of schools to apply to. Thanks guys!

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[thewobblytooth]

UMich, UCSF, UCLA, UPenn. I would argue that all schools love applicants with community service though

 

[Dgeorg6]

All of the above

 

[circa86]

every school

 

[jeffity]

Of course they all love it. But if you're talking about ASDOH-level love where it plays a more significant role in admission, MOSDOH and UNE also come to mind. With limited seats and regional preference, you probably need to really impress them though.

 

[jeffity]

Exactly.

But not all schools treat it as an equal factor as DAT & GPA.

 

[Profeshnul]

overall state schools weigh community service more than other EC's....
but then, some of them weigh research above community service, so you get the idea

Example: UCSF --> would favor an applicant with research and no community service over an applicant with community service no research, but UW, would favor the applicant with community service .....


my $0.02

 

[pedpredent]

Of course they all love it. But if you're talking about ASDOH-level love where it plays a more significant role in admission, MOSDOH and UNE also come to mind. With limited seats and regional preference, you probably need to really impress them though.

Yes, I am talking about ASDOH-level love in this case. I have 1000 hours of community service in dental clinics, homeless shelters, blood bank, operating room, etc.. My GPA and DAT are in the low-average category. I am really looking for schools that may value the community service much more than normally.

Thank you all for your feedback thus far!

 

[AwesomeTeeth]

Yes, I am talking about ASDOH-level love in this case. I have 1000 hours of community service in dental clinics, homeless shelters, blood bank, operating room, etc.. My GPA and DAT are in the low-average category. I am really looking for schools that may value the community service much more than normally.

Thank you all for your feedback thus far!

How low-average are we talking about? ASDOH is the only school I know that will look hard at your community service. Everywhere else is a numbers game. Community service will never make up a poor GPA or DAT score.

 

[pedpredent]

3.3, 19 dat, 16 pat

 

[yappy]

I've also heard that ASDOH will look strongly at community service. Does anyone know what is required in their secondary? I have community service that dates back quite a while that I'm no longer current with - do we need to provide them with contacts?

Any past ASDOH applicants want to shed some light on this for me and the OP?

EDIT: OP, with the exception of your PAT you dont look to be in too bad of shape. Maybe bust out a 20/20PAT in july?

 

[jeffity]

I've also heard that ASDOH will look strongly at community service. Does anyone know what is required in their secondary? I have community service that dates back quite a while that I'm no longer current with - do we need to provide them with contacts?

Any past ASDOH applicants want to shed some light on this for me and the OP?

EDIT: OP, with the exception of your PAT you dont look to be in too bad of shape. Maybe bust out a 20/20PAT in july?

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[yappy]

Thanks Jeffity.

Do you know how many hours they like to see there?

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[jeffity]

Thanks Jeffity.

Do you know how many hours they like to see there?

There's a lot of fuss about that and throwing a number out sparks debate. Quality work over a long period of time will get more attention than just massive hours. And active participation over time will naturally yield a large number of hours. If someone walks in with 50-100 hours, it's not that they are outright rejected, but it's not very convincing that you're a fit for what they're trying to do.

 

[pedpredent]

I've also heard that ASDOH will look strongly at community service. Does anyone know what is required in their secondary? I have community service that dates back quite a while that I'm no longer current with - do we need to provide them with contacts?

Any past ASDOH applicants want to shed some light on this for me and the OP?

EDIT: OP, with the exception of your PAT you dont look to be in too bad of shape. Maybe bust out a 20/20PAT in july?

I should have retaken the test. But last admission cycle I didnt get my interviews until February and I was hopeful for an admission. I studied for the DAT for 4 months the first time I took it- really dont want to rush it, do worse, and shoot myself in the foot. If I dont get in this year.. I will definitely have to retake it. :\