Do I have a shot at getting in? Please give me your input

[gpatel55]

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My scores are
AA: 20
PA: 16
QR: 17
RC: 21
Biology: 19
Gen Chem: 21
Organic: 20
TS: 20
And My gpa is 3.2

 

[pbure]

need a bit more info than that..science gpa? prereqs? research experience? athlete? community service? dentist shadowing experience? you do have solid dat scores..2 more points on pat would be ideal tho..solid gpa. ivy leaguers might be tough but overall shouldn't be a problem.

 

[hockeydentist]

By why do you have to mention if your an athlete on your application. Some how make you look better. Everyone has to juggle, life, work and play, why should atheletes get treated any better, or looked upon more favorably by admission comm.

Hd

 

[predentchick]

Being an collegiate athlete is very difficult if you are doing science classes because of the demand from the sport. You have to be gone a lot and miss a lot of classes. (and labs 🙁 ) It also demonstrates an applicant as being very well rounded. It is a plus for sure! Oh, and I am not a college athlete so I am not trying to defend MYSELF! 😉

 

[hockeydentist]

They get there own private tutor, extra class notes and old exams. If you ask me its a choice to become an athlete. Well rounded my foot. You throw a ball in the hoop or you hit a ball over a net. That makes you a well rounded applicant. Everyone works hard.

Hd

 

[hockeydentist]

List the schools thay you plan on applying too????
maybe then we can give you an idea of what to expect.

Hd

 

[pbure]

As I understand it you don't even have to be a varsity or "super-athlete" to have it benefit your application. For example, my friend was on the McGill golf team (played in 1 tournament all year) and focused a part of his applications essay on how difficult it was to become good at golf and how frustrating it was in the beginning. The interviewer loved it and complemented him on sticking with it and perservering..and he was subsequently admitted to Columbia last year. It won't make up for a 2.5 gpa and 16 dat or anything..but its a nice addition to an already decent application.

 

[qaztake82]

dude ur brown u cant get in anywhere with those stats, lol, just kiddin. seriously it depends a lot on the schools, go for private schools.

 

[Rezdawg]

Playing sports in college and taking classes is a load. I played tennis for 2 weeks during my freshman year...I forced myself out of it because it takes its toll.

I had a class until 4. Practice from 5-8 pm. At that point, you are hungry and exhausted. By the time I got home, ate my dinner, showered, and relaxed for a bit, it was almost 10 pm. At that point, your muscles are so tired that all you want to do is lay down and watch tv. There isnt much room to get in good studying. You can try, but your brain does not comply. So, after sitting there for an hour trying to study bio and realizing nothing is going into your head, you think to yourself, I will call it a night early and take care of this tomorrow. Same thing the next day...too tired and drained. Its a tough process, and for those that can get their sports in and do well in classes, more power to them. I couldnt.

Im not saying that those who work necessarily have it easier. Its tough either way and Ive done both. Im just speaking from my experience. I could handle the job much better than I handled tennis. Becoming physically fatigued on top of everything else just makes it that much harder.