Full Course Load Question

[jy87]

Hello there everyone...

I have a few quick questions:

1) Do dental schools (in general) require that an applicant have a full-course load? i.e. the equivalent to 5 full-year courses per year?

2) As a Canadian applicant, would I be at any disadvantage (as compared w/ an American candidate) if I am applying to a private dental school in the U.S.?

3) Lastly...this isn't so much a question, but I just need this to be confirmed...are GPA averages for successful applicants really as low as I keep seeing them listed as???? I'm only so surprised b/c in Canada avg. GPA's for successful applicants are 3.8+

THANKS!!!!!

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[dddsmack]

1- It helps your app to take a serious load of classes. They want to use your undergrad schedule and grades as a predictor of how you will do in D-School. I am not sure about specifically 5 full year courses, but it sounds like you have the idea.

2- If you are good enough you will get into these schools. Most aren't even state-related and want to fill the class with quality students.

3-you are right

 

[jhuplaw]

3.8+ average ? that's basically straight A's and A-'s or a 93% at most schools.

 

[jy87]

Thanks For The Replies!!!