MountainManOutdoor
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As we all know, commenting on anyone's DAT score is purely opinion based as we never know (unless you make 24+ on DAT) who really will get accepted somewhere.
With that said, I did want to hear though especially from those that were accepted in the past who were not the traditional science background individuals as this is the case for me.
Little Background:
-D1 football. Started pre-med/pre-dent but unfortunately was basically talked out of this route from coaches/advisors as they put major emphasis on football being #1 priority. So, this is what I did. Focused on football and got a degree in communications with plans of football forever, Ha.
Overall GPA was eh, average: Near 3.3
-Graduated, I got into the workplace, have been in surgical device sales for the past 4 years now, and fast forward, decided that this would be the time to pursue the dream I originally had of being an MD or DMD. This was last year (age 25 at the time) and I decided to transition out of a great job to pursue this dream. I began with prerequisites while still working full time etc.
-Pre-req wise, I have a decent bit left (still going to need to take OC 2, Bio 2, Micro). With that said, not a crazy background at all with any sciences in general. I studied hard for near 2 months, with these past 2 weeks prior to the exam being very intense (~12 hours per day).
(Total Science GPA at this time is 3.6: Bio 1, GC 1, GC 2, Physics 1, A&P, Cell Bio)
I know there is plenty of 21+ AA that post on here, but this was my first time taking it and I am still very proud considering all.
19 AA
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20 OC
20 GC
18 Bio
22 RC
18 PAT
17 QR
I'm upset most of all by my RC & Bio scores as I consistently scored 24+ for RC on practice exams and 22-24 on Bio with practice exams...
Anyways, With my background, GPA, etc. -- wanted to hear any advice for individuals that have been in my shoes (non-traditional/non-science background) in the past that got interviews/ accepted...
I greatly appreciate it!!
With that said, I did want to hear though especially from those that were accepted in the past who were not the traditional science background individuals as this is the case for me.
Little Background:
-D1 football. Started pre-med/pre-dent but unfortunately was basically talked out of this route from coaches/advisors as they put major emphasis on football being #1 priority. So, this is what I did. Focused on football and got a degree in communications with plans of football forever, Ha.
Overall GPA was eh, average: Near 3.3
-Graduated, I got into the workplace, have been in surgical device sales for the past 4 years now, and fast forward, decided that this would be the time to pursue the dream I originally had of being an MD or DMD. This was last year (age 25 at the time) and I decided to transition out of a great job to pursue this dream. I began with prerequisites while still working full time etc.
-Pre-req wise, I have a decent bit left (still going to need to take OC 2, Bio 2, Micro). With that said, not a crazy background at all with any sciences in general. I studied hard for near 2 months, with these past 2 weeks prior to the exam being very intense (~12 hours per day).
(Total Science GPA at this time is 3.6: Bio 1, GC 1, GC 2, Physics 1, A&P, Cell Bio)
I know there is plenty of 21+ AA that post on here, but this was my first time taking it and I am still very proud considering all.
19 AA
-----
20 OC
20 GC
18 Bio
22 RC
18 PAT
17 QR
I'm upset most of all by my RC & Bio scores as I consistently scored 24+ for RC on practice exams and 22-24 on Bio with practice exams...
Anyways, With my background, GPA, etc. -- wanted to hear any advice for individuals that have been in my shoes (non-traditional/non-science background) in the past that got interviews/ accepted...
I greatly appreciate it!!