How hard is it to get into the Upenn CAS/DMD 7 year biochem program?

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<p>How hard is it to get into the Upenn CAS/DMD 7 years program? It's the 7 year that allows you to go from Upenn CAS (3 years) straight to Upenn Dental (4 years). </p>

<p>What kind of stats would I need as a high schooler? How hard is it compared to getting into Upenn CAS w/ no program? Is there a lot of competition, or are there not many applicants for this program? </p>

<p>Please help. This program is my top choice, and I'll do whatever I can to get in.</p>

<p>So far, I have:
top 5% of class of 300. Good public school (silver rank)
2100 SAT (will improve to 2200+, I'm a sophomore)
President of 2 clubs, captain of academic challenge, member of 2 other clubs
0 volunteer hours (Is this vital for dental programs? I plan to do some volunteering at a hospital)
40 shadowing hours of a dentist
Science fair 1st place (tri state) Biochem (and numerous other lesser science fair related awards)
My name is on a patent of a molecular tool
Soccer freshmen year (lololololol)
District orchestra, also in "mainline youth chamber orchestra of philidelphia" for violin
concertmaster of school orchestra
ethnicity: asian</p>

<p>Hm? Please answer all my questions. If you do, I'll love you forever. </p>

<p>Please don't tell me "you're a sophomore, enjoy high school and don't worry about it yet"
Because I want to have a good future, and something to aim for. I have a social life and plenty of friends (they aren't nerds, and neither am I), please do not worry about me enjoying High School... LOl. </p>

<p>THANKS!</p>

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<p>Well you definitely have a good chance, but it all depends on how well you distinguish yourself in your application. I would just keep on doing well in high school taking a rigorous schedule. It is very important to challenge yourself with your classes because this shows that you can do well under any circumstances. As for things outside of school, keep doing things you are passionate about. You don’t have to be a jack of all trades, but it’s important to continuously participate in a few activities that you really care about.</p>

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<p>Thanks!!! Any more opinions? Anyone here know anyone who’s in this program? XD Yes I’m asking for a lot.</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>

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<p>bumpppppppppppppppp</p>

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<p>get a high score and indicate interest in dentistry and you’re in</p>

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<p>how do I indicate interest in dentistry… I’m shadowing a dentist but that’s it…</p>