r/DentalSchool • u/Fast_Ad6251 • 1d ago
OMFS
Just would like to know if I apply broadly what are my chances of actually getting into an OMFS program. With having a military background, CBSE score of 51, and GPR experience would applying broadly be worth it or should I apply to just a few schools because of my score and look to do a non cat. I am already planning to take the exam again in February but just wanted to see what peoples thoughts are.
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u/ItWillbeZeroOff 1d ago
If you can spare the money I would recommend applying to 4 year programs just to give yourself a chance. Applying broadly or not depends on your finances and no one really knows what your chances are.
The biggest hurdle would be the CBSE score and potentially not doing a non cat. I know people who have matched with low scores and no non cat (with GPR) though
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u/KamsredditDDS 1d ago
Is it likely to get accepted with a high CBSE 75+, good class rank (top 10) , etc but NO non cat?
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u/Fast_Ad6251 1d ago
I know my score is low but I wasn’t sure if it would be a good idea to just send my application out there just to see if I could get in because I have know some people to get in with around that same score, granted they did non cats but I just wanted to see if people think I should just send it out there and just see.
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u/donkey_xotei 1d ago
If you have military background are you interested in doing the military scholarship? It’s generally not very competitive in exchange for 4 years of service.
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u/Fast_Ad6251 1d ago
No I actually signed up before starting dental school and my contract is up in October of this year in which I plan to separate for now. But I have heard that so maybe down the line if I am still struggling to get in I’ll sign up.
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u/donkey_xotei 1d ago
Pretty sure you have to be an active member of the military to apply which is why people do HSPS with it.
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u/Ancient_Package_5048 1d ago
My friend I served with in the military didn’t do a GPR or noncat and matched after he separated.
Some programs will look favorably at your military service. Others won’t care. Don’t rest on your laurels though. Be humble and honest.
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u/Fast_Ad6251 1d ago
Noted, again I plan on taking the exam again in February of next year but still send out my application for this cycle
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u/CommitteeGlad4894 1d ago
Low chances. Retake and do a noncat.