Accelerated Dental Program

Applying to College
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I am applying to an accelerated dental program and I fulfill all requirements except one: top 10% of the class. I am in the second decile, but have been in the first decile for most of high school and i am very close to being in the first decile, just missing it by a few. However, I really really really want to be part of the accelerated program, is it still possible for me to be considered? I want it so bad that I wrote two essays even though it is not required by the college and I a, submitting both. One common app essay and one essay about my interest for dentistry. Will this help? I am really hoping to get in

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:-h helloo
please reply anyone my anxiety is through the roof rn ahhhhhh

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Does your HS rank their students? Do you need to report it?

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yes my high school has a decile ranking system and one of the requirements for the program is to be in top 10% but i am so close

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Are you close at 11 or 12% or is it 16, 17%

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I would still apply, if everything else is very strong- perhaps they will overlook. I would apply to Plan B schools as well.

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i am close at 11 and 12 and i am well above the other requirements
thank you so much for answering and i already applied and got into a few schools

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I have found, that if everything else is strong in an application, one area slightly lower doesn’t matter. Good Luck and congrats on your other acceptances! Try not to beat yourself up, apply and let it go :slight_smile:

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I’m a mom, had to answer.

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I agree with the other comments. Apply and have a Plan B.