1.
Bombed the interview
Interviewing is equally important.
20 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
2.
Low GPA
Less than a 3.3 won't get you an interview.
20 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
3.
Low DAT score
Nothing under a 19 if possible.
19 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
4.
Weak letters of recommendation
They should follow the details instructed by the school.
18 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
5.
Incomplete application
Leaving out a component of the application won't get you in the door.
17 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
6.
Poor DAT Scores
14 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
7.
Failure to apply to the right schools
13 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
8.
Applied only to out of state schools
12 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
9.
Failure to practice mock interviews
11 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
10.
Neglected to prepare for the DAT
10 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
11.
Bombed science classes
9 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
12.
Didn't apply to enough schools
8 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
13.
Grades lower than a B or B+
8 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
14.
Did not apply in state
6 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
15.
No extracurricular activities
5 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
16.
Did not take it seriously
4 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
17.
Failed to try
3 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
18.
Didn't study
2 points - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
19.
Did not work hard
1 point - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
20.
Did not apply to schools that matched credentials
1 point - added 10 years ago by BestList1 -
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