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I am just a humble pre-dental hopeful, so any advice would be very appreciated!
A quick overview: After this semester I will have roughly a 3.4 overall and 3.15 science GPA. I expect 5 A's (all science) and 1 C or B- this semester in OChem. My workload has been hardest the last two semesters and ironically my GPA has been the most solid during that time as I've been more focused (3.75 and 3.6 respectively). My overall and science GPA would be higher had I figured out before my freshman year that I wanted to be a dentist and cared a bit more about school! Live and learn I guess. I plan on submitting my application as early as possible -- then taking the DAT a bit later -- probably early June.
If I were to go spring semester to help raise my GPA, would I be able to attach my spring transcript to my application after it has already been sent out, like how DAT scores can be sent in later? Also, what's the latest I would be able to take the DAT without having it be a problem?
Also, with a 3.4 overall and a 3.15 science -- what DAT score do you feel I would need to feel somewhat confident about getting accepted? Do I stand a solid chance with my stats or do I need to wait and apply next cycle when I can raise my GPA up a few notches? I have some EC -- not an incredible amount -- but some things here and there. (Volunteer, 50+ hours shadowing).
Any advice or ideas would be very much appreciate. Like I said, just looking to learn from all of your experiences. Thanks in advance! 🙂
A quick overview: After this semester I will have roughly a 3.4 overall and 3.15 science GPA. I expect 5 A's (all science) and 1 C or B- this semester in OChem. My workload has been hardest the last two semesters and ironically my GPA has been the most solid during that time as I've been more focused (3.75 and 3.6 respectively). My overall and science GPA would be higher had I figured out before my freshman year that I wanted to be a dentist and cared a bit more about school! Live and learn I guess. I plan on submitting my application as early as possible -- then taking the DAT a bit later -- probably early June.
If I were to go spring semester to help raise my GPA, would I be able to attach my spring transcript to my application after it has already been sent out, like how DAT scores can be sent in later? Also, what's the latest I would be able to take the DAT without having it be a problem?
Also, with a 3.4 overall and a 3.15 science -- what DAT score do you feel I would need to feel somewhat confident about getting accepted? Do I stand a solid chance with my stats or do I need to wait and apply next cycle when I can raise my GPA up a few notches? I have some EC -- not an incredible amount -- but some things here and there. (Volunteer, 50+ hours shadowing).
Any advice or ideas would be very much appreciate. Like I said, just looking to learn from all of your experiences. Thanks in advance! 🙂
