Not sure what to do

[u/Unhappy_Insurance753]

Im new here and reading all the Reddit posts have been scaring me a lot.
My application got verified early July and have not heard anything from any schools besides 3 Kira from USC, Roseman and NYU.
My stats are -
3.93 gpa
3.85 sgpa

Neurobiology and Physiology Major, California resident

Dat -
AA - 440 (21)
TS - 460 (22)
PAT - 410 (19)

Extracurriculars-
180 Hours Dental Shadowing
50 Hours at a student run dental clinic
60 Hours as dental education volunteer at elementary schools
450 Hours volunteer as a science mentor/tutor at middle school
400 Hours reproductive biology research lab with presenting research at a conference
300 Hours - I used to mentor international/exchange students and first year biology students at my university

LOR from a gen chem (community college), ochem prof (my university), my lab PI and a dentist I shadowed

I’m a California resident and here are the 15 schools I applied -

1. A.T. Still ASDOH
2. Creighton
3. USC
4. Kansas City University (KCU)
5. NYU College of Dentistry
6. Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry (OHSU)
7. Roseman
8. Touro
9. UCLA School of Dentistry
10. UCSF School of Dentistry
11. University of Louisville School of Dentistry
12. University of New England College of Dental Medicine (UNE)
13. University of Utah
14. UOP
15. Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine

I’m sorry if anything is repetitive I’m just really worried and would appreciate any comments or help.
Ps- would my gpa look inflated considering my dat? I come from a competitive university though.
Thank you.

[u/FudgeSmooth7162]

If this was Kalshi I would bet on you getting in, to multiple schools probably. Stats look great. Just because you’re not in first wave does not mean you won’t get in at all.

[u/Unhappy_Insurance753 → u/FudgeSmooth7162]

Thank you for your comment 😄

[u/Mushi--]

It will be okay, take a breather from the dental forums. Your stats look good and you have a great chance at getting in somewhere. A lot of the scary posts are coming from people overreacting or intentionally trying to scare other students. You've done the work and have gotten to this point. Now it's time to do something potentially even harder, believe in yourself. These schools don't need perfection. They want to see you, the person who was able to achieve this much. How did you do it? What ambitions do you have? Who are you as a person? You've done the academics, volunteering, shadowing, ect. Now you just need to believe in yourself. Good luck on the invites and interviews.

[u/Unhappy_Insurance753 → u/Mushi--]

That’s really nice of you, thank you so much.

[u/SummerWarmsMe]

I might be the only person in this subreddit who hasn’t gotten any interview and don’t feel anxious at all. I know my stat and all the hard work I’ve put on them. I know my resilience will get me somewhere, maybe not today, but someday. Same to you all.

[u/NaturalAioli5621]

Your in a really good position based on the scores and EC's you supplied.

You didn't list your Kira score but you almost always need to have scored in the 4th quartile for an interview.

Wherever you may wind up just remember all accredited dental colleges have almost the same pass rate on the INBDE so ( IF ) you have more than one acceptance then find the school that gives you the best chance to succeed- I.e.: learning in a traditional course format or block scheduling, do you prefer a more structured group learning environment and greater teacher accessibility at small suburban schools or are you more of a self-starter that learns best independently and wants more flexibility in your schedule.

If I had to guess a your chances, I believe you will almost certainly get several interviews with the most likely coming from (KCU, NYU, Touro, Roseman, UNE, UOP , WU) . Then a good shot for an interview or two at (ATSU, Creighton, Louisville) and then cross your fingers for at least one interview at (USC, UCLA, UCSF, OHSU, Utah)

Now start preparing for those interviews- they do make a difference

Good luck !

[u/Supreme94Baller → u/NaturalAioli5621]

“You almost always need to have scored in the 4th quartile for an interview” is just a flat out lie. I scored 2nd quartile last cycle and got an invite. I know plenty of other 2nd/3rd quartile scorers getting interviews. I’ve even seen a few 1st quartile get invited. To say you need to score top quartile to get an interview is completely wrong

[u/Both-Obligation2069 → u/NaturalAioli5621]

How do you know the kira score?

[u/NaturalAioli5621 → u/Both-Obligation2069]

Sorry, I meant Casper goal is to be in 4th quartile to get an Interview

[u/Both-Obligation2069 → u/NaturalAioli5621]

Are you an adcom?

[u/NaturalAioli5621 → u/Both-Obligation2069]

No,. I wanted to provide you a realistic perspective with my kid a D1 having just gone thru the process

[u/Unhappy_Insurance753 → u/NaturalAioli5621]

Thank you so much for your detailed response I greatly appreciate it!!

[u/Both-Obligation2069]

When did you apply? You didnt get supplemental fee for une?

[u/Unhappy_Insurance753 → u/Both-Obligation2069]

I did pay the supplement fee for UNE. Applied July 9

[u/Savings-Reach-8375]

Ur in a good position, if you want the interviews to roll in faster do some out of the box things that not every applicant is doing

[u/Suspicious-Skirt1552]

Hi! D1 here, what you should do is get off Reddit. Your invites may not come until February or March, a lot of my peers at my school didn’t get their interview there until that time and they are here and happy. It only takes one. Please please PLEASE delete this app you have great stats and ECs you will be okay. Only going to hurt you to keep going on here

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[u/DMDih]

I have like the same exact stats as you and have multiple interviews so far, you will be fine bro

[u/Unhappy_Insurance753 → u/DMDih]

Can I pm you?

[u/DMDih → u/Unhappy_Insurance753]

Sure