3.15 GPA/2.9 sGPA, 460 DAT, Should I do an SMP/Post-Bacc?

[epicgamer5546]

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Hello everyone,

I just graduated in May 2025 and my GPA is not where I would like it to be. I took the DAT in December 2025 and plan to apply early in 2027. However, I did not shadow and volunteer at all during undergrad but I will get my hours during the gap year. I do have some experience working at a dental clinic as a front desk for a summer in 2022.

My stats:

• GPA: 3.15 cumulative / 2.9 science
• DAT: 460 AA / 460 TS / 500 PAT

I am looking for any feedback and guidance if I should do a post-bacc/SMP instead of applying for 2027 to make up for my low GPA. Thank you so much for reading and I really appreciate any advice!

 

[macsak]

Hello everyone,

I just graduated in May 2025 and my GPA is not where I would like it to be. I took the DAT in December 2025 and plan to apply early in 2027. However, I did not shadow and volunteer at all during undergrad but I will get my hours during the gap year. I do have some experience working at a dental clinic as a front desk for a summer in 2022.

My stats:

• GPA: 3.15 cumulative / 2.9 science
• DAT: 460 AA / 460 TS / 500 PAT

I am looking for any feedback and guidance if I should do a post-bacc/SMP instead of applying for 2027 to make up for my low GPA. Thank you so much for reading and I really appreciate any advice!

my opinion- you need to do an SMP
a postbacc won't improve your gpa enough
an SMP is a separate graduate gpa...

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Yes, you must do a SMP. Check programs' minimum GPA requirements because you may have to do a postbac to get into a SMP.