Advice

[lina321]

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Overall GPA: 3.1
Science GPA:
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 2.6
DAT score (include AA and all sections): I have not taken it yet
State of Residence: Fl

Undergrad Attended: UCF
Major: Health Sciences
Minority? Yes
Reapplicant? no
Nontrad? no

Shadowing Experience: 50 General Dentist
Volunteering Experience: (100+) Community service
Employment: 500 hrs as Medical Scribe, food, retail, private tutor
Research: Research Class
Other Extracurriculars: Church leadership and involvement
LOR type and strength: potential LOR from 2 prof and dentist
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: 3 withdrawls
School list:
have not decided

these are my stats. I should graduate next semester and I'm wondering if I should apply to dental school next cycle, or perhaps do a post-bacc or masters. I know I haven't taken the DAT yet and a WAMC can be difficult but any advice would be helpful. Thanks.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

My overall GPA is 3.1
Science GPA is 2.6
I have decent shadowing and volunteering hrs (100+)
Do I have a chance at dental schools and if so any recommendations ?

Hello, can you go to the "What Are My Chances (WAMC)" subforum and provide requested information?

 

[PerioDont]

Yes please provide more information so we can guide you better!

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[lina321]

Hello, can you go to the "What Are My Chances (WAMC)" subforum and provide requested information?

I just updated it, thanks 🙂

 

[PerioDont]

yep GPA is a concern, I would consider more credits to up your GPA.

How is this semester going?

 

[lina321]

yep GPA is a concern, I would consider more credits to up your GPA.

How is this semester going?

This semester is going okay. I don’t know how much it’s going to improve my gpa .

 

[PerioDont]

First step is figure out what is going on.

Have you met with an academic advisor to see how you can improve your current study habits?

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Obviously we can't give you specific advice without a DAT, but clearly you need to work on your grades. You may have to think about a postbac predental program if you are serious about going to dental school, even before thinking about the DAT.

Your science GPA is way below where it ought to be. Can you explain the circumstances and anything you have done to get better grades in your higher level biomedical science classes, like microbiology, histology, immunology, etc.?

 

[lina321]

yep GPA is a concern, I would consider more credits to up your GPA.

How is this semester going?

this semester went well, GPA is still the same though.

 

[lina321]

Obviously we can't give you specific advice without a DAT, but clearly you need to work on your grades. You may have to think about a postbac predental program if you are serious about going to dental school, even before thinking about the DAT.

Your science GPA is way below where it ought to be. Can you explain the circumstances and anything you have done to get better grades in your higher level biomedical science classes, like microbiology, histology, immunology, etc.?

thanks for your feedback!
I don't think I had good studying skills during the time I took immunology and microbiology and I paired it with other difficult courses. I am re-taking microbiology and taking genetics for the first time this upcoming semester.
I really want to apply to dental school this cycle but I don't know if I have any chances whatsoever.
Why do you say to consider a post-bacc even before the DAT?