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Title says it all. Should I be worried?
fill out a full WAMC template so we can help you better...Title says it all. Should I be worried?
When did you apply?Title says it all. Should I be worried?
Mid JulyWhen did you apply?
It is concerning that you haven't received any responses yet, especially considering your excellent DAT Score. However, I'm unsure about your individual scores. Another important factor is your GPA, which you didn't mention. Have you received confirmation from the schools that they received your information?Mid July
Hello Nancy, Thank you for your replyIt is concerning that you haven't received any responses yet, especially considering your excellent DAT Score. However, I'm unsure about your individual scores. Another important factor is your GPA, which you didn't mention. Have you received confirmation from the schools that they received your information?
Nancy
Hello Nancy, Thank you for your reply
PA 23
QR 26
RC 21
BIO 20
GC 28
OC 26
TS 23
AA 24
My GPA is around 3.2. Most of my coursework dates back around 6 to 9 years ago at undergrad.
Yes I received confirmation
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do you have an upward trend in grades?Date of submission: mid July
Overall GPA: 3.24
Science GPA: 3.09
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.09
DAT score (include AA and all sections): PA 23
QR 26
RC 21
BIO 20
GC 28
OC 26
TS 23
AA 24
State of Residence: PA
Major: Biology
Minority? Yes but is this even relevant since AA is over?
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Yes
Shadowing Experience: 100 hrs at General dentist
Volunteering Experience: Dog walking for 160 hours, tutoring for 40 hours
Employment: Worked at lab, piano teacher, Marine Corps Reserves
Research: none
Other Extracurriculars: Marine Corps Reserves
Have you volunteered/shadowed/attended events at any dental schools? networking, volunteering in a D-school clinic, shadow faculty, etc. No
Relevant Honors or Awards: Deans List
LOR type and strength: 2 from Professors, 1 from dentist. I've only seen the dentist letter which basically just says that I showed up
Yesdo you have an upward trend in grades?
what are your last 2 years gpa?
I don't know how to find that without manually calculating itwhat are your last 2 years gpa?
then how do you know you have an upward trend?I don't know how to find that without manually calculating it
I've been with the MC for 6 yearsHow many hours have you served with the MC reserves?
Year by year GPA will help. Your BCP GPA is not going to help you, and you need to show you have that upward trend. This is not hard to calculate if your AADSAS has been verified, but this is one of the fundamental things all applicants need to do so you don't get surprised if the GPA does not match your calculations. Not all undergrad schools count all of your grades, but AADSAS will.
Looks like you have 100 hours of dental experience, correct?
Hello sir I hope you are able to see my replyHow many hours have you served with the MC reserves?
Year by year GPA will help. Your BCP GPA is not going to help you, and you need to show you have that upward trend. This is not hard to calculate if your AADSAS has been verified, but this is one of the fundamental things all applicants need to do so you don't get surprised if the GPA does not match your calculations. Not all undergrad schools count all of your grades, but AADSAS will.
Looks like you have 100 hours of dental experience, correct?
Do you have a response, Mr smile?How many hours have you served with the MC reserves?
Year by year GPA will help. Your BCP GPA is not going to help you, and you need to show you have that upward trend. This is not hard to calculate if your AADSAS has been verified, but this is one of the fundamental things all applicants need to do so you don't get surprised if the GPA does not match your calculations. Not all undergrad schools count all of your grades, but AADSAS will.
Looks like you have 100 hours of dental experience, correct?
Not really other than the fact you have the calculated GPAs. Your BCP is 3.09, which includes classes like botany. I don't see many recommended courses like microbiology, biochemistry, or histology which more desirable applications have. Let me know if I'm overlooking anything.Do you have a response, Mr smile?
Many students tend to overlook this great advice. It's important to note that schools consider more than just scores and GPAs.I think that the way you write up your experiences and personal statement are just as important as your stats. You want to present yourself as a genuine and compassionate person to the admissions committees beyond being just smart. Take it from me: I applied last cycle with 23 DAT and 3.93 GPA / 3.94 sGPA and only got 2 interviews. Rewrote my application and personal statement and currently have way more interview invites with the same stats and basically all the same experiences. Really gotta sell yourself to the schools I guess.
the problem is your classes are way too long ago...I've been with the MC for 6 years
I've attached my transcript
Yes I have 100
Maybe. But if your last lecture took place in 2018, there will likely be faculty questions about adjusting to a 25-credit schedule of science-heavy and health-focused coursework. This includes more virtual course delivery.I made sure that the schools that I applied to were alright with the classes being that old before I submitted my application. I contacted their admissions office before submission so I don't believe it is for that reason.
Yes but hopefully my ability to handle that kind of load would be judged by my recent DAT scores rather than my college work that I completed as a young adolescent who, 9 years ago, wasn't even aiming to go to dental school. I really hope I won't have to do too many additional courses besides biochemistry because I actually took too many credits as an undergraduate just because I was taking classes for fun rather than for a specific goal in mind.Maybe. But if your last lecture took place in 2018, there will likely be faculty questions about adjusting to a 25-credit schedule of science-heavy and health-focused coursework. This includes more virtual course delivery.
I wish that my faculty would follow this logic sometimes. However, they want to make sure that you really are ready for the courseload when dental school starts. Doing well on the DAT just means you have the ability to buckle down and write a standardized exam. It gives us no idea how you do when it comes to passing Dental Anatomy, like a Class 1 or 2 Prep.Yes but hopefully my ability to handle that kind of load would be judged by my recent DAT scores rather than my college work that I completed as a young adolescent who, 9 years ago, wasn't even aiming to go to dental school. I really hope I won't have to do too many additional courses besides biochemistry because I actually took too many credits as an undergraduate just because I was taking classes for fun rather than for a specific goal in mind.
Right, but I think my GPA is on the low end, so I'm thinking I should've applied to more. Or do you think my GPA is fine for 11 schools?I wish that my faculty would follow this logic sometimes. However, they want to make sure that you really are ready for the courseload when dental school starts. Doing well on the DAT just means you have the ability to buckle down and write a standardized exam. It gives us no idea how you do when it comes to passing Dental Anatomy, like a Class 1 or 2 Prep.
Biochemistry is also really hard. Students with 3.5+ GPA's struggle with biochemistry in dental school, partly because the volume of information is much larger to process compared to undergraduate biochemistry. We want to make sure you are in a position to succeed, because dental schools are limited in resources in time to remediate you if you struggle or fail out of a class.
11 is about the average number of schools each AADSAS applicant applies for, so you're fine. More is not necessarily better.
Can you explain mission fit?As mentioned, it's not simply your GPA, but it could be your most recent coursework. 11 schools is fine if you have a strong mission fit.
ReadCan you explain mission fit?
Okay well I can say that the unique qualities about my application besides the 24 DAT is that i was in the Marines for 6 years, I was an RA on campus, and I can play and teach the piano which I mentioned on my application. Is this what you mean by mission fit, and would you say these qualities make me stand out as an applicant, or not really?Read
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I don't know what you wrote in your application, so it depends how you made a connection to schools you are applying to and to the patients they serve. It's all in the article.Okay well I can say that the unique qualities about my application besides the 24 DAT is that i was in the Marines for 6 years, I was an RA on campus, and I can play and teach the piano which I mentioned on my application. Is this what you mean by mission fit, and would you say these qualities make me stand out as an applicant, or not really?
your school list was not too competitiveCan anyone comment on the schools that I've applied to? Were they more on the competitive side? Were there other schools that are less competitive that I should've applied to instead?
What do you mean they don't make sense geographically?your school list was not too competitive
the california schools don't make sense geographically
nor does musc
did you look at dental school explorer while choosing your list?
schools tend to choose people who are more likely to attend if acceptedWhat do you mean they don't make sense geographically?
fewer seatsIf I decide to apply to more schools now, am I fighting for less seats available? Or are the chances all the same as long as I apply before December 15?
it's not only about the DAT...Hello everyone, is it normal/unheard of for an applicant with a 24 DAT to not receive a first round interview? I had thought that this score which is something like a 95th percentile score would make me a very competitive applicant.
Are you only considering your DAT score of 24? It's important to know if that's your AA score or your TS. Additionally, what is your GPA like? Did you also have a strong personal statement, enough shadowing hours, and letters of recommendation? Keep in mind that dental schools consider more than just your DAT score. Lastly, when did you submit your application? Best of luck! - Nancy, co-owner of Destroyers.Hello everyone, is it normal/unheard of for an applicant with a 24 DAT to not receive a first round interview? I had thought that this score which is something like a 95th percentile score would make me a very competitive applicant.