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BCP vs Science GPA difference..?
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Biology/chemistry/physics/biochemistry vs all science courses such as anatomy, physiology is the difference between BCP and SGPA
I read that phys and anatomy fall under "biology"..?
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I read that. Unsure what is classified as an "other science".
The simplest explanation: the difference is just math courses. Science GPA include math, BCP does not. Everything else between the two is the same.
There are a few more than just math courses that are a part of your science GPA. I had the same question and called AADSAS and they have a large list of what is considered science. For example, computer science courses I took in undergrad were counted as science.
You're right about that - the "Other Science" list is actually pretty substantial. It looks like there's a new category (Behavioral Science) that also is considered to be Science.
http://www.adea.org/uploadedFiles/G..._ADEA_AADSAS/ADEAAADSASCourseSubjects2018.pdf
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In your opinion, which GPA is the most significant?
BCP > Science >>> Non-Science
Is that statement school dependent or definitely an overall trend?
I'm assuming an overall trend applicable to most schools - the courses that get the most focus are your core pre-reqs and upper level sciences, which all fall under BCP. The other courses still get looked at, but Science and Non-Science can include courses that are less relevant to predicting your success in dental school (e.g. how you did in computer science classes or in a philosophy class).
Do you know which is more critical? BCP or sGPA? Because I have a substantial difference in my BCP (~3.45) and sGPA (~3.21). Which would schools look at more?
