Calculated GPA using AADSAS

[Jumpman87]

My GPA considering all classes, including the repeated courses, my GPA is a 2.71. My real question is should I hold off on applying due to the fact of my low GPA??
But considering that this Spring Semester my GPA was a 3.69 for the semester which shows I have been improving(which I hear is something that dental schools are looking for), and that I hope of achieveing atleast 20+ on the DAT due to the way I have been studying for the DAT.

Should I apply??

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[doc3232]

Considering you only need to wait less than a month for your spring grades I would definitely wait. What would the gpa difference be?
2.7-2.8 is borderline for getting accepted. You need to get a great DAT score.
Under-represented minority by any chance?

 

[Jumpman87]

Well That 2.71 GPA was calculated using my spring semester grades. Two extra things I am a hispanic born outside the U.S., and also I have three family members who went and graduated from the dental school which is my #1 choice. Would any of those things help?

 

[Bruinlove]

I think you should first take DAT and see how well you do on it.

 

[jigabodo]

Well That 2.71 GPA was calculated using my spring semester grades. Two extra things I am a hispanic born outside the U.S., and also I have three family members who went and graduated from the dental school which is my #1 choice. Would any of those things help?

That depends on what school it is.

 

[Jumpman87]

Temple

 

[Jumpman87]

Any opinions??

 

[rollredroll]

bust your a$$ on the DAT (think 21+) and get some killer reccs.

I am in a similar position (GPA hovering around 3.1-3.2). I will be applying to 10-15 schools