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Hi everyone,
So for the Fall 2023 cycle, I was waitlisted at a school, had an interview for another, and was rejected by the other 7.
My DAT scores (took it 2x) are TS- 18, PAT-19, QR- 18, RC-19, AA-18. Saw improvement by 1 or 2 points in every category, besides TS, which stayed the same. My oGPA is 3.143 and my sGPa is 2.879.
From the schools that I've heard back from (including the rejections), they loved my PS and extracurriculars. They were willing to bypass the oGPA but their primary concern was my sGPA.
I really need advice here from anyone who's been gone through similar circumstances as me, or anyone really. I'm not sure if I should retake the DAT, retake science courses over the summer, or go through a year of post bacc/masters?..
My biggest concern is time. I'm 23 and I'm really trying to avoid starting dental school by Fall 2025 if I were to go down the post bacc route. Not that there's anything wrong with it, just a personal preference of mine.
And, if I were to retake the DAT and courses over the summer, I could apply late august before the majority of deadlines have passed and take that risk.
OR I could do both and maybe exit the program if I get in during the school year?
I have no idea what to do. Any guidance would be extremely appreciated. Thank you!
So for the Fall 2023 cycle, I was waitlisted at a school, had an interview for another, and was rejected by the other 7.
My DAT scores (took it 2x) are TS- 18, PAT-19, QR- 18, RC-19, AA-18. Saw improvement by 1 or 2 points in every category, besides TS, which stayed the same. My oGPA is 3.143 and my sGPa is 2.879.
From the schools that I've heard back from (including the rejections), they loved my PS and extracurriculars. They were willing to bypass the oGPA but their primary concern was my sGPA.
I really need advice here from anyone who's been gone through similar circumstances as me, or anyone really. I'm not sure if I should retake the DAT, retake science courses over the summer, or go through a year of post bacc/masters?..
My biggest concern is time. I'm 23 and I'm really trying to avoid starting dental school by Fall 2025 if I were to go down the post bacc route. Not that there's anything wrong with it, just a personal preference of mine.
And, if I were to retake the DAT and courses over the summer, I could apply late august before the majority of deadlines have passed and take that risk.
OR I could do both and maybe exit the program if I get in during the school year?
I have no idea what to do. Any guidance would be extremely appreciated. Thank you!