Am i too late to apply?

[ccm5166]

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I am considering applying NOW after taking my DAT in August. Am I too late? I have average scores 18/21/21 , GPA 3.65 sGPA 3.1, everything was over 17 except QR 13. ( it was my third time taking DAT) .I just got accepted to a Biology Master program that I will start in January, so hopefully will increase my sGPA. Should I fill out my app now or wait till next cycle?

 

[gumdrop16]

I am considering applying NOW after taking my DAT in August. Am I too late? I have average scores 18/21/21 , GPA 3.65 sGPA 3.1, everything was over 17 except QR 13. ( it was my third time taking DAT) .I just got accepted to a Biology Master program that I will start in January, so hopefully will increase my sGPA. Should I fill out my app now or wait till next cycle?

Dont apply this cycle.

 

[steveymcdubs]

The problem is that it takes a bit over two weeks to verify your grades in the system. If you started your application now and submitted it in a week, schools wouldn't receive your app until early November. At that point, it might be a little late.

 

[ccm5166]

Is it a good idea to work on my master while I wait then?

 

[ddsmission]

your 13 might ruin your chances on top of applying late in the application cycle

 

[gumdrop16]

your 13 might ruin your chances on top of applying late in the application cycle

Your 13 in qr might ruin your chances, period. Even next cycle. but ive heard many a times that schools 'dont care' about qr. hopefully that is the case.
Yea, go get a full semesters worth of science MS courses completed so u can list it on your app as completed when u apply in the summer 2013. 4.0 that ish

 

[tttran11]

Is it a good idea to work on my master while I wait then?

Excellent idea!!!

 

[samdig]

your 13 might ruin your chances on top of applying late in the application cycle

I disagree. Some schools really don't care about QR at all. With the being said, if you are going to start your masters then I would finish that and give dental school your best shot. If you apply this late you are pretty much applying for post-dec interviews. Put yourself in a position where you are applying EARLY to maximize your chances. I have complete confidence that you will get interviews if you start your masters and apply early next cycle.

 

[awaitsimpatient]

I got low scores on QR section too...Lets keep our fingers crossed and applying next cycle too.. Maybe you can retake in addition to your master degree?

 

[janzendds]

The problem is that it takes a bit over two weeks to verify your grades in the system. If you started your application now and submitted it in a week, schools wouldn't receive your app until early November. At that point, it might be a little late.

I'm kind of in the same boat. I submitted my applications 2 weeks ago and my GPA hasn't been verified yet.. I called to check up and they said the GPA calculating time is 4 weeks right now. I have decent stats (3.5 GPA, 19-21 in every DAT section) so I hope I still have a chance.
But I think at this point, it would be better to wait until next cycle. I'm kind of kicking myself right now for not waiting.