Question received from Instagram:
"Hey, I’m a 24-year-old pre-dental student and was wanting to know if my application would be competitive or should I look into a post-bacc or master's. In my situation, what would you recommend?
-3.3 for both Science and Overall Gpa (B.S. in Biology)
-Currently working as a Dental assistant
-Have 300 hospital volunteer hours logged
-2000 volunteering hours at my local Mosque
-English tutor with 200 hrs logged
-Private tutor 2400 hrs logged
-Did Research for my University for a year and a half ~200 hrs
-Was a TA for about a year.
-DAT is a 20.
Here are some of the answers from Instagram users:
1. "APPLY!!!!!!"
2. "Apply! No need for masters or post-bacc."
3. "I wound definitely recommend to apply this cycle. See how the response is. Strong DAT & extracurriculars."
4. "I'd apply. DO your research with the universities. Most schools review applications holistically."
5. "Be confident and apply."
6. "No post-bacc. Application is perfect."
7. "Possibly retake the DAT?"
8. Apply! Their GPA is not the best, but their experiences and DAT score make up for it!"
9. "I think that is competitive."
10. "Yes! That person has a solid resume."
Hope this helps! :)