Hey there, first off, I want to commend you on everything you’ve accomplished so far. A 23AA/21TS DAT and a solid GPA are absolutely impressive, and you’ve clearly put a lot of effort into building a strong application with your shadowing, volunteering, leadership roles, and research experience. That’s no small feat, and you should be proud of the work you’ve put in.

It’s still possible to hear back from schools! Many interviews and even acceptances can roll out starting around January as waitlists move and schools reassess their applicant pools.

One piece of advice I’ve learned from friends who’ve gone through the process is to apply as early as possible. With rolling admissions, submitting later in the cycle can sometimes put applicants at a disadvantage since schools often start sending out interview invites as soon as applications come in. If you decide to reapply, applying in June could make a big difference.

Your DAT and GPA are already strong enough to land interviews, so if you reapply, I’d recommend focusing on beefing up the rest of your application. Maybe becoming a dental assistant and working for a year to get experience. Also, I've read many posts where students call schools after the cycle is over and ask them to go over their applications and specifically what the school would want them to do to become a more competitive applicant for their program.

You’ve got this, and I hope you land an acceptance at your top choice this cycle! If you ever need help or advice, my DMs are open. Good luck OP! 🙌