Getting into Dental Schools

[Pointmeinadirection]

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Hi Guys!

I am currently applying to dental schools and I just had a question about my statistics. I currently have a 3.6 gpa and a 3.5 science gpa. I did really well on my DATs and I am applying this semester. This semester happens to be the busiest for me and I am taking my toughest classes. They're all science classes and I am worried that I will end up with all B's. I know this isn't considered too bad but would dental schools take this to mean that I cannot handle science classes or that I let my grades slip my last year? If this has happened to any of you, have they brought it up during/after interviews? Just curious how they handle poor performances the last year/year of applying.

I know they really care about science gpa so if mine drops after this semester do you think this will create a big problem?

Just really worried and I don't know if I should be. Any perspective would be greatly appreciated!

 

[EasTexan]

You're applying or you already applied? If you've already applied, there's the chance they'll never see this semester's grades before giving you a December 1st acceptance. But, you may not get that Dec 1 offer or (worst case) no offer and these grades carry over in to the next cycle.

If you're applying in the next cycle then yes, I would assume having all B's wouldn't look as nice as an A/B mix or all A's, obviously.

There are at least 2 months left in this semester, get after it!

 

[tjwood]

Depends on whether or not you want to specialize as well. I have heard that some specialty programs look at your undergraduate GPA. I am sure this is far less important that your dental school GPA and I am not exactly just how true this is. It's just what I have heard!

 

[nonociceptors]

If you haven't applied yet your chances are going to be way lower. It's really late at this point

 

[Pointmeinadirection]

Oh to clarify - I applied in late july! I am hearing back from schools now. If I have to apply next cycle, do you think they will question me about this year in interviews? I hope to remediate this situation by the end of the semester! I am just thinking about the worst case scenario and how I should handle it