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Change Log


update

v2.1.2

Minor Changes

  • Styling

update

v2.1.1

Minor Changes

  • Performance enhancement.

new

v2.1.0

DAT Score Converter Finalized

  • On March 1, 2025, the DAT will transition from a 2-digit score (1-30) to a 3-digit score (200-600 in 10 point increments). Use our tool to convert between the old and new DAT scores. Also included is a percentile rank calculator. All data is based on the official concordance tables released by the ADA.
  • DAT Score Converter.
  • DAT Percentile Rank Calculator.
Enjoy!

new

v2.0.0

Implemented 2023-2024 Dataset

  • The entire site has been updated to use the latest dataset available.
  • Everything has been updated to reflect the 2023-2024 academic year.
  • Have fun exploring!

new

beta

v1.4.0

New DAT Score Converter

  • On March 1, 2025, the DAT will transition from a 2-digit score (1-30) to a 3-digit score (200-600 in 10 point increments). Use our tool to convert between the old and new DAT scores.
  • NOTICE: the official concordance tables have not been released yet. This tool is a proof of concept and should not be used for official score conversions at this time.
  • Check it out here.
Enjoy!

update

v1.3.1

Minor Changes

  • Styling

new

v1.3.0

Interactive Scatter Plot

  • Ever wonder how your stats compare with matriculated students at every US dental school? Our new interactive scatter plot makes visualizing this data a breeze. Simply input your DAT scores and Pre-Dental GPA to see how you stack up against the average matriculated student at each school.
  • Check it out here.
Enjoy!

new

v1.2.0

Character and Word Counter

  • As someone who frequently exceeds word and character limits in my writing, I spend way too much time trimming my essays. I've noticed that Google Docs and Microsoft Word often fails to catch extra spaces I unintentionally added my text. Therefore, I created this tool to help streamline the process of identifying and eliminating duplicate spaces and extra new lines. Just paste your text-whether it's a personal statement, activity descriptions, or any other content-into the text box, and let the tool efficiently clean it up for you! I hope you enjoy this new variation on the many classic character counters out there.
  • Check it out here.
Enjoy!

new

v1.1.0

Student Loans Made Easy

  • πŸŽ‰ Comprehensive Student Loan Interest Calculator πŸŽ‰
    • This new calculator can help you understand how much interest will accrue on your Unsubsidized and PLUS loans while in school.
    • Interest rates and origination fees are automatically updated based on the year you start borrowing.
    • We'll tell you how much interest accrued, how much you paid in fees, and how much you'll owe at graduation.
    • Access the calculator here.

  • πŸŽ‰ Loan Origination Fee Calculators πŸŽ‰
    • Everything you need to know about loan origination fees.
    • Calculate exactly how much you will need to borrow to cover the cost of federal student loan origination fees.
    • Plus, see exactly how much you will receive after the fees are deducted.
    • Access the calculator here.

  • πŸŽ‰ Annual Unsubsidized Loan Maximum Estimator πŸŽ‰
    • As a dental student, you may be eligible for additional Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans.
    • Use this calculator to estimate how much you can borrow each year. We take into consideration the duration of your academic year for these calculations, and we assume you have not exceeded your lifetime loan limits.
    • Access the tool here.

  • πŸŽ‰ Simple Loan Interest Calculator πŸŽ‰
    • The simplest version of our student loan interest calculator that focuses on the basics.
    • This calculator will help you estimate how much interest will accrue on your student loans over a specified time frame, assuming no payments are made (i.e., during a period deferment).
    • Access the calculator here.

  • πŸŽ‰ Daily and Monthly Interest Calculator πŸŽ‰
    • Calculate how much interest will accrue on your student loans daily and monthly, assuming no payments are made (i.e., during a period deferment).
    • Access the calculator here.

  • Plus, check out the other helpful calculators we offer:

  • Filter by your home state in the Fit-Finder.
  • Pre-Dental Education Table Redesign (Access Here).
  • Miscellaneous enhancements.
Enjoy!

new

v1.0.0

Lots of New Changes!

  • πŸŽ‰ Introducing the new Fit-Finder! πŸŽ‰
    • Finding your best fit has never been easier. Fine-tune your preferences and let us do the rest.
    • Some of the filters include: GPA, DAT, Tuition, Location, Cost, Degree and more!
    • Have fun with it!

  • πŸŽ‰ Admissions Factors Importance Dataset πŸŽ‰
    • Check out the new dataset that shows the importance of admissions factors at each US dental school.
    • Factors include every DAT category, GPA, Experience, LOR, and more! Access the tables here:
    • And, find each school's unique admissions factors importance on their respective school page.

  • πŸŽ‰ Dual Degree Program Dataset πŸŽ‰
    • A new dataset that shows the dual-degree programs offered at each US dental school.
    • Access the overview table here.
    • Plus, find a summary for each school on their respective page.

  • πŸŽ‰ Pre-Dental Education Dataset πŸŽ‰
    • This new dataset shows the level of pre-dental education achieved by each US dental school's incoming class.
    • Access the overview table here.
    • Plus, find a summary for each school on their respective page.

  • πŸŽ‰ Advanced Standing Student Dataset πŸŽ‰
    • This new data set shows the number of foreign-trained dentists accepted into each US dental school, and their starting class year.
    • Access the overview table here.
    • Plus, find a summary for each school on their respective page.

  • πŸŽ‰ Four more new data tables πŸŽ‰

  • Improved data table navigation experience.
  • Further enhanced mobile experience.
  • New logo!
  • New landing page.
    • See if you can find the easter eggs! πŸ˜‰
  • More site-wide design improvements.
Enjoy!

update

v0.1.5

Minor Changes

  • Styling: fixed GPA/DAT table gradients.

update

v0.1.4

Minor Changes

  • Performance enhancement.

fix

v0.1.3

Correction

  • Updated Ohio State Tuition Data.
    • OOS Tuition data was incorrectly reported by the school. Corrected data comes from the 2022-2023 estimated cost of attendance on the school's website. 2022-2023 costs were chosen to maintain consistency with the rest of the dataset.
Thanks to: u/Simple_Decision6879 on Reddit!

update

v0.1.2

Minor Changes

  • Table sort indicator improvement
  • Bug-fixes

fix

v0.1.1

Correction

  • LMU-CDM is located in Knoxville, not Harrogate.
Thanks to: Kaleb from LMU!

new

v0.1.0

New Features!

  • πŸŽ‰ 2 new scatter plots! πŸŽ‰
    • Compare tuition 5 ways in each school page.
    • Compare demographics 2 ways in each school page.

update

v0.0.1

Minor Changes

  • Styling
  • Bug-fix

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