Advice please....

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I recently took the DAT and scored TS 18 and AA17. My QR score really hurt my AA. My GPA is around 3.2 (not great). I graduate in December and figure with my "numbers" I will not get any interviews. I plan on taking a few bio classes in the spring and will apply next year agian very early and will re-take the DAT in early summer. If I take courses after I graduate will my GPA be counted separately? I do not want to go for a Masters if I do not have to. I know I can score better on the DAT and will take classes to improve my GPA and chances. Any advice?

 

[eldirty]

taking additional undergraduate classes after you graduate wont be "counted separately" but will be calculated in with your already existing 3.2. Unfortunately this makes it a bit tougher to bring up your GPA as the additional classes are only a small fraction of the total credit hours but any boost in GPA is a good thing. Raise your GPA, apply early and retake the DAT if you think a retake is necessary.

 

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Thanks for the advice. That is my plan. If I can raise my total GPA to 3.3 I think it will help me out a lot. My last two years of college I have managed a 3.4 average. Its my sub par 3.0 GPA that I maintained my first two years that is hurting me. Oh well, hard work will hopefully pay off.

 

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anyone else?

 

[Mrbubbles]

i thinhk u should consider doing a Post-bac? most schools primarily use that GPA (this is where u pull off the 4.0) and ur DAT scores..

so amaze them with ur new and improved study habits (4.0 gpa) and AA 20+! it worked for my friend.

 

[klutzy1987]

I would suggest for you to take your DAT in May so that as soon as AADSAS opens you can e-submit. That way your application will go out first and you will have the best chance of getting in.