Grades on masters

[gargantaun]

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So far I have taken 18 credits in my masters ( got an A- in biochem, B in Intermediate OrgoChem, C+ in Immunology, C in Cell and Molecular Bio, A- in Molecular Genetics, and an A in Special Topics in Bio) with 2 C's in my masters transcript will that hurt my chances of being interviewed?

 

[deleted740991]

Yes. Your profile isn't viewed favorably on upon, and assuming you've been doing this for GPA repair or perception, your chances are extremely small right now.

 

[gargantaun]

Yes. Your profile isn't viewed favorably on upon, and assuming you've been doing this for GPA repair or perception, your chances are extremely small right now.

What shall I do?

 

[deleted740991]

What shall I do?

You're in a bad situation. Re-take pre reqs for A's, take more upper levels for A's, get a 24 AA.

 

[gargantaun]

You're in a bad situation. Re-take pre reqs for A's, take more upper levels for A's, get a 24 AA.

What about this semester which I am taking a 2 credit upper level graduate class which I expect an A in and another one credit class which I also expect an A in by the end of the Fall Semester 2016? Would that help?

 

[deleted740991]

What about this semester which I am taking a 2 credit upper level graduate class which I expect an A in and another one credit class which I also expect an A in by the end of the Fall Semester 2016? Would that help?

You're awful at math, or must be trolling. 3 credits of an A won't get you out of this hole. Do yourself a favor and re-calculate what it will take to meaningfully raise your GPA.

 

[gargantaun]

You're awful at math, or must be trolling. 3 credits of an A won't get you out of this hole. Do yourself a favor and re-calculate what it will take to meaningfully raise your GPA.

What about spring semester 2017 where I am taking 4 credits to pull it up completely to nearly a 3.4? By the end of the Fall 2016 my masters gpa will be pulled up to a 3.3

 

[DMDDDSHopeful]

So far I have taken 18 credits in my masters ( got an A- in biochem, B in Intermediate OrgoChem, C+ in Immunology, C in Cell and Molecular Bio, A- in Molecular Genetics, and an A in Special Topics in Bio) with 2 C's in my masters transcript will that hurt my chances of being interviewed?

There is no Master programs out there that I am aware of that allows you to take 18 credits in one semester let alone get more then two C's. Two C's is a general rule for being kicked out a Masters program. I don't know what school you're in, but are you sure it's a Masters degree program?

 

[gargantaun]

There is no Master programs out there that I am aware of that allows you to take 18 credits in one semester let alone get more then two C's. Two C's is a general rule for being kicked out a Masters program. I don't know what school you're in, but are you sure it's a Masters degree program?

I already pulled up my gpa to above a 3.0 specifically its a 3.12 after one semester of getting an A.

 

[ze10]

Hi,

I hope someone can help me.

I am doing a masters in biomedicine and doing it part time because I'm working, I'm a wife, and a mother.

I have a pretty iffy science GPA in undergrads and my first semester in my masters I had a 3.4 gpa. Pretty good DATs. This semester I got a B in anatomy and a C+ in biochem and I'm petrified about getting into dental school when applying this cycle.

Any advice? Or knowledge of anyone know of someone who had a similar situation.

 

[periopocket]

A masters gpa should be 3.5+ however if you get a 3.3+ paired with a 22 dat you may still get in.


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[DOC YANKEM]

I spoke to the Admissions Director and Assistant Director of Rutgers Dental School recently in person. They happened to visit my undergraduate campus, and I stopped by to network despite not applying to their dental program.

The general consensus is what @periopocket said. Dental schools are looking for a 3.5+ GPA in a masters program that provides a lot of higher level science courses (i.e. immunology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, cell biology, histology, pathology, and etc.) This does NOT warrant a masters in public health or any other masters with only 1-3 classes listed above. Essentially, you only want to aim for a 3.5+ GPA to show you can handle the higher level science courses and you improved from the sub 3.5 undergrad gpa.

 

[ze10]

Thank you @DOC YANKEM and @periopocket for answering me.

It's a full biomedicine masters with classes that are directly correlated with the Rutgers medical school. It's a ROUGH program and I feel more prepared than ever to handle a heavy course load. But at the end of the day, numbers and GPA are what matters and I don't know if I should wait to apply next cycle? Ill have a chance to retake that biochem course or should I try to get an Incomplete and let the dental schools know I'm retaking the course or what?

I just feel I don't want to wait anymore to apply but if I know it's going to hurt me but I want to apply smart.

(Sorry my thoughts are all over the place)

I spoke to the Admissions Director and Assistant Director of Rutgers Dental School recently in person. They happened to visit my undergraduate campus, and I stopped by to network despite not applying to their dental program.

The general consensus is what @periopocket said. Dental schools are looking for a 3.5+ GPA in a masters program that provides a lot of higher level science courses (i.e. immunology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, cell biology, histology, pathology, and etc.) This does NOT warrant a masters in public health or any other masters with only 1-3 classes listed above. Essentially, you only want to aim for a 3.5+ GPA to show you can handle the higher level science courses and you improved from the sub 3.5 undergrad gpa.

k

 

[ze10]

Thank you @DOC YANKEM and @periopocket for answering me.

It's a full biomedicine masters with classes that are directly correlated with the Rutgers medical school. It's a ROUGH program and I feel more prepared than ever to handle a heavy course load. But at the end of the day, numbers and GPA are what matters and I don't know if I should wait to apply next cycle? Ill have a chance to retake that biochem course or should I try to get an Incomplete and let the dental schools know I'm retaking the course or what?

I just feel I don't want to wait anymore to apply but if I know it's going to hurt me but I want to apply smart.

(Sorry my thoughts are all over the place)

I spoke to the Admissions Director and Assistant Director of Rutgers Dental School recently in person. They happened to visit my undergraduate campus, and I stopped by to network despite not applying to their dental program.

The general consensus is what @periopocket said. Dental schools are looking for a 3.5+ GPA in a masters program that provides a lot of higher level science courses (i.e. immunology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, cell biology, histology, pathology, and etc.) This does NOT warrant a masters in public health or any other masters with only 1-3 classes listed above. Essentially, you only want to aim for a 3.5+ GPA to show you can handle the higher level science courses and you improved from the sub 3.5 undergrad gpa.

k

 

[ze10]

Thank you @DOC YANKEM and @periopocket for answering me.

It's a full biomedicine masters with classes that are directly correlated with the Rutgers medical school. It's a ROUGH program and I feel more prepared than ever to handle a heavy course load. But at the end of the day, numbers and GPA are what matters and I don't know if I should wait to apply next cycle? Ill have a chance to retake that biochem course or should I try to get an Incomplete and let the dental schools know I'm retaking the course or what?

I just feel I don't want to wait anymore to apply but if I know it's going to hurt me but I want to apply smart.

(Sorry my thoughts are all over the place)

I spoke to the Admissions Director and Assistant Director of Rutgers Dental School recently in person. They happened to visit my undergraduate campus, and I stopped by to network despite not applying to their dental program.

The general consensus is what @periopocket said. Dental schools are looking for a 3.5+ GPA in a masters program that provides a lot of higher level science courses (i.e. immunology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, cell biology, histology, pathology, and etc.) This does NOT warrant a masters in public health or any other masters with only 1-3 classes listed above. Essentially, you only want to aim for a 3.5+ GPA to show you can handle the higher level science courses and you improved from the sub 3.5 undergrad gpa.

k

 

[periopocket]

Thank you @DOC YANKEM and @periopocket for answering me.

It's a full biomedicine masters with classes that are directly correlated with the Rutgers medical school. It's a ROUGH program and I feel more prepared than ever to handle a heavy course load. But at the end of the day, numbers and GPA are what matters and I don't know if I should wait to apply next cycle? Ill have a chance to retake that biochem course or should I try to get an Incomplete and let the dental schools know I'm retaking the course or what?

I just feel I don't want to wait anymore to apply but if I know it's going to hurt me but I want to apply smart.

(Sorry my thoughts are all over the place)


k

We need to know more of your background - I don't have undergraduate stats and overall gpas, which will make a difference. I will be honest, right now you are digging a hole for yourself with your past semester grades. An Adcom will not want to see less than a 3.3 gpa in your masters, otherwise it would have been better not to get the masters at all. At this point you are really depending on that DAT, this can be your saving grace, study very hard and if you can get a 22+, you may have brought yourself to solid ground. GL