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What else should I do for Dentistry?

Hello, so I recently (abt 2 months ago) realised I wanted to be a Dentist and I've been trying to do as many extra curriculars and hobbies to help me on my application process. Currently, I'm reading a book on history of dentistry, I stitch, I paint, I've started volunteering at girl guiding and ill be volunteering at a charity shop over the summer. Im also going to be starting learning the piano next school year. Although, I feel like im not doing enough or I've started too late, or maybe im not as involved at my college as I should be. Unfortunately I also didnt do DoE (I REALLY wanted to, trust, but i didnt gwt my application in).
Is there any other good activities/things i should do?

Extra info: my grades for GCSE were 9998888776 and my predicteds are AAB (working on getting B up to an A and A to an A*).

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by Vacationbibleskl
Hello, so I recently (abt 2 months ago) realised I wanted to be a Dentist and I've been trying to do as many extra curriculars and hobbies to help me on my application process. Currently, I'm reading a book on history of dentistry, I stitch, I paint, I've started volunteering at girl guiding and ill be volunteering at a charity shop over the summer. Im also going to be starting learning the piano next school year. Although, I feel like im not doing enough or I've started too late, or maybe im not as involved at my college as I should be. Unfortunately I also didnt do DoE (I REALLY wanted to, trust, but i didnt gwt my application in).
Is there any other good activities/things i should do?
Extra info: my grades for GCSE were 9998888776 and my predicteds are AAB (working on getting B up to an A and A to an A*).

Your grades and ucat is more important than any activities although it is beneficial to have some related work experience

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by Wally2018
Your grades and ucat is more important than any activities although it is beneficial to have some related work experience

ah yes I forgot to add that I'm also in the middle of a virtual work experience fro mydentist

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Hi
Your GCSE is good. Try to improve on your A level grades, ideally A*AA, so you can apply to KCL and QMUL as well. But the vital part is UCAT, so if you get 2900 plus, it will guarantee many interviews. My son got 2A*A, UCAT 2960B got 3 interviews and 2 offers and Starting KCL this September. Please spend 8 to 10 weeks on UCAT prep.

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by mass63
Hi
Your GCSE is good. Try to improve on your A level grades, ideally A*AA, so you can apply to KCL and QMUL as well. But the vital part is UCAT, so if you get 2900 plus, it will guarantee many interviews. My son got 2A*A, UCAT 2960B got 3 interviews and 2 offers and Starting KCL this September. Please spend 8 to 10 weeks on UCAT prep.


Ive just started UCAT today, I have exactly 12 weeks till my exam. I don't think i can get an A* in chemistry, but Biology i can definitely try

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by Vacationbibleskl
Ive just started UCAT today, I have exactly 12 weeks till my exam. I don't think i can get an A* in chemistry, but Biology i can definitely try


Try to use paid medentry course with Dr Ray.He explains the approach to tackling each UCAT section very well for better performance. I would recommend switching to Medify once you do papers for medentry.

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by Vacationbibleskl
ah yes I forgot to add that I'm also in the middle of a virtual work experience fro mydentist

what other work experiences have u done and where have u dont them im planning to resit year 12

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by Ilovemagoe
what other work experiences have u done and where have u dont them im planning to resit year 12


I haven't managed to find a in person work experience yet which is Hella annoying, the virtual one is through a website called springpod just make an account and sign up to the work experience by mydentist

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by Vacationbibleskl
I haven't managed to find a in person work experience yet which is Hella annoying, the virtual one is through a website called springpod just make an account and sign up to the work experience by mydentist


I suggest to you and one here, is create your CV, under your name you write down " aspire to be dentist" . Then, put your contact details.
Under the new section out all you GCSE in nice presentation to show you are proud of this achieved listening the grade 9 and 8 Subject first. If you have done DoE or volunteering work in another section. Print 5 copies of it and walk to every dental practice in your area. Make sure you give a big smile to the receptionist while first you explain you are looking for only 1 week or any number of days can the dentistry can kindly offer and this important to my university application for dentistry. This will make you a lesser burden on their time. Remember you need them. They do not need you. If you have time, distribute to more than 5 as this will increase the likelihood of getting a phone call from one of them. Make sure they have your full contact details on the CV. This is the right way to search for work experience .

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by mass63
I suggest to you and one here, is create your CV, under your name you write down " aspire to be dentist" . Then, put your contact details.
Under the new section out all you GCSE in nice presentation to show you are proud of this achieved listening the grade 9 and 8 Subject first. If you have done DoE or volunteering work in another section. Print 5 copies of it and walk to every dental practice in your area. Make sure you give a big smile to the receptionist while first you explain you are looking for only 1 week or any number of days can the dentistry can kindly offer and this important to my university application for dentistry. This will make you a lesser burden on their time. Remember you need them. They do not need you. If you have time, distribute to more than 5 as this will increase the likelihood of getting a phone call from one of them. Make sure they have your full contact details on the CV. This is the right way to search for work experience .


Thank you, I've already called quite a few of them, but I'll try this with whatever practices I haven't been to yet.

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