u/Dry_Ambassador2785

I’m finishing up my freshman year currently and i’m a pre dental hygiene major, planning to apply to the program in winter of 26, and i’m very scared about my chances of getting in because there is only 32 spots. I’d love it if any recent admits to the program will drop there stats down below so i can prepare a little better, or if you have any recommendations or tips for me. For my stats so far, i have a 3.5 cum gpa, 3.3 average for my science classes, i went to a technical school during high school for dental assisting and have been a dental assistant part time in a office for about 2 years now, also went and got my coronal polishing certificate. I don’t have any “leadership” stuff but i’m planning to join a club or two fall ‘26 as well as start doing volunteer hours starting this summer and hopefully having 50-75 hours when i apply to the program. I’m not too worried about the interview aspect of it, i’ve been interested and passionate about the dental field since i was 15 and since then have done everything i could to be a dental hygienist and i’m confident in my interview they will see my dedication and enthusiasm. thank you!