Becoming a Dental Student in Rutgers (Sophomore)

Pre-Dentistry & Dental School
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<p>Hi All:
I am currently a NJ resident and a sophomore in a pretty good high school. I am positive that I want to become a dentist. I know how competitive the field is and am willing to put the effort in to hopefully one day get an acceptance letter from a Dental School. I would describe myself as a slightly above average student. I have had honor rolls in all quarters so far. Last year I had A's for all my classes overall, besides one B. I probably will get the same this year because of AP US History. I am starting to do some volunteer work. I volunteered for 4 hours this year. I also volunteered about 60 hours out of country in a medical workplace during the summer. I played a sport in freshman year and will continue to do so throughout my high school years. Also only club I was in is Bio Club. I am not sure if this is of great importance, but I am in a STEM program in school. I have the opportunity to go to a community college for part of the day. If anyone knows anything about this please let me know what I should do. I took the PSAT and results will come back in December. I am very interested to one day go into the Rutgers 7 Seven Year Dental program. I know I probably need to achieve more to get into such a program. </p>

<p>My Questions:
What should I do during my high school years to help my chances of getting in such a program?
What would average stats be for such a program (SAT, GPA, Class Rank, etc.)?
How hard is it to get a Presidential Scholarship and what are average stats? </p>

<p>Anything else you think is important to know is much appreciated. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance! By the way this is my first post so I am sorry if I did something wrong.</p>

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<p>Just keep your gpa high and get a good score on SAT/ACT. Get hours shadowing dentist.</p>

<p>Just so you know - you may want to contact the school and find out their details. Since the dental school has been taken over by Rutgers the rules of the 7 year program has changed I believe. It’s not such a guarantee anymore - doesn’t seem much different than a regular route now except for the 7 vs 8 years, but you can apply to dental school early if you have your credentials in check - a BS is not needed I don’t think. Just look into it to be sure for yourself.</p>

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<p>Rutgers offers advanced study in a wide range of medical, dental, and health sciences programs, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, allied health careers and many more. Admissions for many programs are managed through the schools.</p>