Can someone help me!!!!

[papi21]

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Hey everyone out there, this is my second post and i have something on my mind. right now my semester is going C average and not feeling that confident that i will be accepted to dent school. here are basically my qualifications as of now. i am a sophmore in college and im hispanic my gpa is a 2.9 (because i failed calculus in the summer which im going to retake it and get a grade forgiveness) i'm just wondering how everyone feels if im on the right path. can i just get some honest replies thanks

• Residence Assistance Position (2007-2008)
• Summer Medical Dental Education Program, at UCLA Summer (2007)
• Nova Southeastern University Continuing Education- 3 Day Hands On Tooth Waxing Course "Know What To Expect Before Going To Dental School"
• Dean's List Summer (2006)
• Vice President Of the Pre Dental Society at University of South Florida (2006-2007)
• Pre Dental Society outstanding member (2006-2007)
• Student of the Year for Student Support Services (2006-2007)
• Student of Excellence for Student Support Services (2006-2007)
• Student Support Services scholarship (2005-2008)
• Phi Beta Sigma scholarship
• Dominican American Student Association member
• Pre Dental Society member
• Latin American Student Association member
• Medical Ethics Society member
• BLS training
• CPR training
• Health fair Wilmington, California
• Health fair Long Beach, California
• Computer skills (Microsoft word…..etc.)
• 3.5 hours of community service (Community Plunge)
• 3.5 hours of community service (Gandhi Day)
• 30 Hours of shadowing D.D.S. Danillo Hernandez
• no research

 

[cubanodan]

Grades are not the only determining factor in acceptance, and it seems that you are very involved and motivated to be a dentist. My recommendation is that you commit to only one or two pre-dental organizations. Don't spread yourself too thin! For dental experience, focus on shadowing. Also, I think community service has become very important. Many academically qualified applicants are rejected because they are not involved in their community. After all, dentistry IS serving your community. Since your grades may be a weakness, make a strong effort to excel on the DAT. Just remember that dental schools accept students with GPAs below 3.0 all the time. You just need to work harder in the other areas that matter. You can do it!