Consider Postbacc programs instead of applying?

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Im currently working fulltime at a lab but want to become a dentist.

Heres an overview of my stats...
3.45 ogpa
3.45 sgpa
100hours hospital
~300hours general practice
100hours OMFS
Currently taking 2grad courses

Studying for DAT now but... not sure if pushing for this upcoming cycle would be best.

I dont care where I get into just want to get in... would a postbacc give me the best chance of getting in?

Dont want to rush this upcoming cycle and have the neg. stigma of being a reapplicant.


About GPA... had a bad freshman year, good soph/junior/senior... except for a terrible final semester where it crashed..

 

[NavyDDS1990]

Your GPA is fine. Do well on your DAT and you should be able to receive some interviews if you apply early.
Getting an acceptance is a whole different story depending on how you perform.

 

[princessdentist]

Do well on you Dat! You don't need a post bac

 

[Manic324]

Im currently working fulltime at a lab but want to become a dentist.

Heres an overview of my stats...
3.45 ogpa
3.45 sgpa
100hours hospital
~300hours general practice
100hours OMFS
Currently taking 2grad courses

Studying for DAT now but... not sure if pushing for this upcoming cycle would be best.

I dont care where I get into just want to get in... would a postbacc give me the best chance of getting in?

Dont want to rush this upcoming cycle and have the neg. stigma of being a reapplicant.


About GPA... had a bad freshman year, good soph/junior/senior... except for a terrible final semester where it crashed..

omg don't waste money on a post bacc your GPA is golden. Just get a decent score on DAT and continue your job/some related dental/healthcare volunteering. I got accepted to several schools with a much lower GPA than you and mediocre DAT haha