crazygreen Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 I know it says to post on the other thread first, but it's pretty dead so I figured I might as well ask here instead. (if thats not allowed I'm sorry!) I'm currently a third year student at UWO, and I want to go to dental school at UWO as well. I'm just not sure if it's realistic, though. My current best two year average is somewhere between an 87-88%. For ECs, I've been an exec of a couple clubs, done some long term (~150 hours) and short term volunteering (few months-a year, tutoring and on campus stuff, also involved in a few clubs, just as a general member though) For employment I've done random things (assistant for the nursing department in a long term care home, transcribing COVID documents for a health care company), I'm also currently a research assistant. I have a dentist who's willing to let me shadow him within the next few months as well. I plan to write the DAT this upcoming February but money is huge constraint for me and I don't want to spend a lot of money on the test/resources if i don't really have a chance, you know? my question is, is it realistic for me to get into dental school in Ontario, specifically at Western? I see some people with outstanding grades and ECs, and I'm just not sure I'm up to par. If there's anything anyone could recommend for helping improve my chances, I'd appreciate it a ton! thanks so much in advance for any input!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincotres Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 I was in the same boat as you in third year! You definitely have a shot if your DAT score is competitive and sell yourself well on the ABS/essays. You also have this year to bump your average too, so don't feel discouraged at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightychondria Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Yes you definitely have a great shot! 87-88% is the average acceptance score and you have great extracurriculars! Just get a good DAT score (around 20-21) and you’re set! Don’t listen to those who say you need a 95+ to get in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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