Another Pre-Dent needing guidance :) Thanks in advance

[DenCam902]

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I really love this site, so I thought I'd ask for advice on my journey to dental school.

I'm currently a Jr. I must say that the journey has been an interesting one, but I am learning a lot.

I recently calculated my gpa, and including all grades (including the repeats, and grades from the college I transferred from). My overall gpa is 2.8. The sciences that I'm currently in:

Gen Chem: B
Botany: A
Physics: C
Human Anatomy: A

Those are currently my grades at midterm.

I still have Physics II, Genetics, Ecology, Chem II, Organic I & II, Biochemistry. I'll be attending summer sessions and staying an extra year to finish everything.

My question is what mostly everyone asks, "Are my chances of gaining admission gone?"

I only ask because I read the forum, and mostly everyone has really high GPAs. I'm 23 yrs old, and sometimes my thoughts get the best of me. I begin thinking about my age, what if I dont get in, etc.

Any advice will be helpful.

Thanks again!!!!!

 

[SXCoronado]

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[dp93]

agree with above. get it to 3.0 and rock DAT.

 

[SM555]

As said above, you need A's in every class or expect to do a post bac or grad work. I'd say a 3.1 with 21+ will get you in somewhere. Also when you apply, apply everywhere (a lot of private schools)

 

[DenCam902]

Thanks you all. I really appreciate the advice!