Why are you reluctant? What sites are you thinking about? Also, what are your stats people from past programs can probably help tell you about which sites favor certain things based off of them?
That would be my dream! I'll also apply to UCLA and maybe an east coast option for the hell of it... I'm about to self diagnose myself with analysis paralysis
I'm reluctant because I'm a sophomore and I don't have a second chance to apply. Then there's also the consideration of staying on the east coast for the sake of network, applying to schools I'd actually want to go to as a dental student, and what each school's focus is over the summer. For example I read that one school is much more focused on case-studies rather than reviewing science curriculums. I want to apply to places I would actually apply to next year, but those schools aren't part of this program.
I think I'm looking at
UCLA
University of Washington
University of Nebraska (their building/wellness center is very appealing if you haven't look through it!)
I'm from a community college with a 4.0 GPA (which I would update in January because this semester didn't go so hot), I'm a minority but not disadvantaged, and I've been working full time as an orthodontic technician for a year and a half.
For the second essay I wrote about how frustrated I am with military clinics overseas ending with how I plan on joining the Navy and contributing my efforts there.
Way too much about me, what about you?
I'll be applying to UW since I live in Wa, and have kids.That would be my dream! I'll also apply to UCLA and maybe an east coast option for the hell of it...
I'm URM and disadvantaged, my GPA is 3.4 so its a long shot. I'm hoping for the best since my science GPA is 3.7, and I have a ton of EC's, a killer personal story, and an excellent letter of recommendation. Do you think I have a chance?
I'm planning to write my essays over holiday break, and submit before the new year. Is that late?
I think it's neat that this program and the actual med school share some of the same admissions committee members!
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Lol no worries!
Yes you can, they told me to just make sure transcripts came with the transcript matching form, and LOR came with our SHPEP ID at the top
Oh ok, I think I will send it again just to make sure it gets there and they process it
I finished the diversity essay but I am going to continue editing. I will start my personal statement and edit as well when I am done. Im going to apply to Columbia, UW, and Houston/UCLA.
Who told you this?
Do you think you're overqualified?I'm about to self diagnose myself with analysis paralysis
I'm reluctant because I'm a sophomore and I don't have a second chance to apply. Then there's also the consideration of staying on the east coast for the sake of network, applying to schools I'd actually want to go to as a dental student, and what each school's focus is over the summer. For example I read that one school is much more focused on case-studies rather than reviewing science curriculums. I want to apply to places I would actually apply to next year, but those schools aren't part of this program.
I think I'm looking at
UCLA
University of Washington
University of Nebraska (their building/wellness center is very appealing if you haven't look through it!)
I'm from a community college with a 4.0 GPA (which I would update in January because this semester didn't go so hot), I'm a minority but not disadvantaged, and I've been working full time as an orthodontic technician for a year and a half.
For the second essay I wrote about how frustrated I am with military clinics overseas ending with how I plan on joining the Navy and contributing my efforts there.
Way too much about me, what about you?
More so the latter since I'm neither disadvantaged economically/educationally-- I'm looking into Columbia, UCLA, and Nebraska (Maybe replace one of these with Western U). I did previously hear that Columbia desires students who are from disadvantaged backgrounds only, so I might take a deeper look into that (although I'm not sure if things have changed as SMDEP moved to SHPEP) I'm currently a freshman, so my first semester course grades haven't been posted yet, but I'm anticipating somewhere around a 3.9~4.0.
Also, as a side question, I know that you mentioned applications start being reviewed by Dec 19th. Since I'm not really able to send in my grades until my official transcript is out, do you think I should try to push myself for the 19th deadline and then submit my transcript afterwards? Or just submit my transcript + application in one go? Thanks for the help!
Sorry this is the same person by the way, I just made a new account because I hated how my name was showing lol
Cool! Where did you apply to and what program? Pre-med, pre-dent?
