I am currently a senior at UC Berkeley, and by graduation my cumulative GPA will be a 3.38 - 3.4, with a science GPA of ~3.2. I am planning on taking the DAT in the next month, and hoping for at least higher than 20 averages.
Now, I know that a better GPA would boost my chances and make my life easier getting into D-schools. But do D-schools take into consideration the caliber of your undergrad institution at all? Also Berkeley is somewhat known for its grade deflation, so would dental schools consider that when looking at my ok-ish GPA?
And finally, with a cum. GPA of 3.4, science of 3.2, and 20-21 avg. DAT (hopefully), what are my chances into some cali schools such as UoP and USC, etc.?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Now, I know that a better GPA would boost my chances and make my life easier getting into D-schools. But do D-schools take into consideration the caliber of your undergrad institution at all? Also Berkeley is somewhat known for its grade deflation, so would dental schools consider that when looking at my ok-ish GPA?
And finally, with a cum. GPA of 3.4, science of 3.2, and 20-21 avg. DAT (hopefully), what are my chances into some cali schools such as UoP and USC, etc.?
Thanks in advance for your help!