“I used to scroll through pre-dental forums and feel sick seeing everyone else’s stats. My overall GPA was a 2.9, my science GPA was just over a 3.0, and my first DAT score was a 16. Every advisor I talked to basically said, ‘Maybe consider something else.’

When I booked a call with Dental School Guide, I honestly expected them to say the same thing. Instead, they broke everything down for me step by step. We went through my full transcript, DAT breakdown, and experiences. They showed me why my original application plan would have been an automatic rejection at most schools, but more importantly, what I could actually do about it.

They helped me identify schools that would still genuinely consider my application. They also showed me exactly where I needed to improve and how to do it. They helped me reframe my struggles in my personal statement so it didn’t sound like excuses, but proof that I could handle adversity and grow from it.

A year later, my science GPA was up to a 3.1, and I scored a 390 AA on my DAT. I applied early to the schools my mentor recommended, and that cycle I received 3 interview invitations and an acceptance to a school that truly looks at the whole applicant, not just numbers.

If you’re a low-stat pre-dental student who feels like everyone online is telling you to give up, Dental School Guide was the first place that actually gave me a plan instead of just an opinion. They didn’t sugarcoat anything, but they showed me there was still a path forward if I was willing to put in the work.”