Another what to do next thread...

[mrmagoo2011]

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Hi everyone,
I've been reading these forums for awhile and just recently joined. Nice to meet you all! Anyways, I'm just looking for a bit more advice on what I should do next. I applied to dental schools this past cycle, 2 interviews and I'm on 2 waiting lists right now. If I don't get in this year, I'm wondering what I should do next.

Stats:
3.43 GPA
3.2 sGPA
18PAT
16QR
23RC
18BIO
18GC
16OC
17TS
18AA -- I'm thinking the DAT probably hurt me the most...

I have pretty goods ECs. D-I athlete for 4 years, member of 2 different clubs, 3 years research experience, 80 hours shadowing, play the piano

I'm graduating in a month so I'm trying to decide if it would be worth it to go get a masters or go find a job and reapply this June.

Any thoughts?

I really appreciate the advice!

 

[AwesomeTeeth]

Hi everyone,
I've been reading these forums for awhile and just recently joined. Nice to meet you all! Anyways, I'm just looking for a bit more advice on what I should do next. I applied to dental schools this past cycle, 2 interviews and I'm on 2 waiting lists right now. If I don't get in this year, I'm wondering what I should do next.

Stats:
3.43 GPA
3.2 sGPA
18PAT
16QR
23RC
18BIO
18GC
16OC
17TS
18AA -- I'm thinking the DAT probably hurt me the most...

I have pretty goods ECs. D-I athlete for 4 years, member of 2 different clubs, 3 years research experience, 80 hours shadowing, play the piano

I'm graduating in a month so I'm trying to decide if it would be worth it to go get a masters or go find a job and reapply this June.

Any thoughts?

I really appreciate the advice!

Where did you get your interviews if you don't mind me asking?

I'd retake the DAT ASAP and get 20+, that would definitely give your app some extra kick. I know its easier said then done, but honestly your DAT is kinda on the low end, especially with that GPA.

How many hours of science and undergrad do you have? I would consider taking upper level biology classes instead of a masters if you don't have that many hours. It would raise your science GPA and give you something to do in the year off. You don't have to take a full load if you can't afford it, just 2-3 would do if you supplement it with other stuff.

Maybe shadow/volunteer/work part time as well to fill in your schedule.

 

[Philippines03j]

Defenitly retake the DAT as soon as you can. Your total scienc eis what is hurting you. If you can get that up to around a 20 that will also bring your academic average up to 20+ and then you should have no problem getting in... I don't think I would go towards a masters just yet...Focus on the DAT and save yourself a lot of time and money👍

 

[John Durian]

Some schools have a section cut-off at 17. Def retake 🙁

 

[mrmagoo2011]

thank you for the advice guys!
you've pretty much confirmed what I've been thinking. Sounds like the best plan would be to retake with a 20+ and apply early and to more private schools (another mistake I made).

Awesome teeth - I am a biochemistry major so taking a few science classes wouldn't have a huge impact on my sGPA although it would certainly help.