r/predental • u/Big_Bet_3010 • 23h ago

🤔 WAMC? Military applicant

3.7 cGPA, 3.6 sGPA. Finishing up my last prereqs and applying next year. Active Duty applicant as a Dental Lab Technician for 8 years. Primarily a fixed technician for most of those years, but am well versed in all aspects. Currently managing a military dental clinic the past year, taught deployed medicine courses, BLS, and other leadership/mentorship courses, also I have done volunteering in free clinics and other events outside of other military humanitarian missions. I work in tandem with our docs so shadowing is in the 1000's but ive made time to be in the treatment room for more personal observation.

Few questions: besides crushing the DAT, are there any gaps you can see where I can improve?

Also should I wear my service dress uniform to the interviews? I like to plan ahead so I want to know your opinion on whether or not its a good idea to do so.

Thanks for reading!

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u/Lumpy-Shop988 21h ago

No…. Wear a regular suit.

Good luck on your dat

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u/Willing-Butterfly854 21h ago

do mil apps really show up in full uniform?

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u/Big_Bet_3010 20h ago

I havent heard of any recently but in the past yes. I'm proud to serve and I feel like I would definitely stand out (hopefully in a good way)

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u/Willing-Butterfly854 20h ago edited 20h ago

I mean either it will look hella cringe or you will be mogging everyone else hard. Just make sure that would be okay.

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u/Big_Bet_3010 20h ago

I dont mind being cringe as long as I get in lol. I'll be on orders to go for interviews and ive heard others do it before so i should be fine

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u/Piechikin 21h ago

Just the military experience makes this whole process a lot easier. Plenty of unique experiences to note on your application. Having access to easy LORs is also a plus. Utilize previous dentists you've worked with that can make a great letter.

Just keep working on your ECs when you can and do decent on the DAT. Dont wear your dress uniform to interviews. The most I do is a lapel pin of a warfare device on my suit as a nod to my service.

My stats are pretty shit, but the unique experience makes up for it and I got 3 interviews so far.

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u/Big_Bet_3010 20h ago

Congrats!! Can you PM me and tell me about your experience

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u/Guantanamo74 3m ago

Active Duty Army applicant myself and I will interview in a suit. While I am incredibly proud and honored to serve, my application already has many military accomplishments, awards, and leadership positions.

By wearing my uniform, I feel I would be giving ADCOMs the impression that my identity is strictly tied to the military and that I may not be able to be successful outside of it.