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[RoadToDDS]

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Hey guys!

I am the new guy age: 19 and I am so glad that I have found this site! I am currently a Kinesiology major option in exercise science. I am almost done with my 2nd year at CSULB and currently have a 3.5 total GPA. Last semester I took 20 units and sadly only ended up with a 3.4 gpa due to the work load. This semester I am working and taking 18 units. I plan on studying for the DAT this summer. Taking Organic Chemistry Jr year. Then studying again during winter break. I plan to take the DAT after winter break. Any advice, any tips would be appreciated.

Currently:

3.5 Accum GPA (Will do my best to improve it)
Employed at a Dental office. I mainly assist the doctor/ work in the back.

I am not like the usual student that gets into dental school. I know most people do biology but I am taking a different route and actually majoring in something that interests me. (KINESIOLOGY)

I wake up in the morning to surf.

Go to school and study when I got the time.

When I get off of work I usually head to martial arts practice / mma .

-I don't work for the money although my family can use every penny. I try my best to help my parents pay the rent. I came up from a very tough place/time. Growing up in Palestine , watching my home burn down, coming here at a young age with nothing but the clothes I have on.

* What do you guys recommend I focus on and do (As a sophmore in College I feel so behind! I am barley getting done with General Chem.. I have a while to go) Being a Kinesiology major I have to take a couple of extra classes but its no problem as long as I get an under-grad in something I enjoy! When should I take the DAT?
* Do I even have a chance at getting in?
*If I fail and don't get into dental school can I re-apply? or should I look into a different career? [PA?]

Today at work :

I love working at a dental office, today a patient who didn't have teeth for 2 years just got their dentures. When I brought the dentures watching the patient try them on and burst in tears was like a WOOO. The patient was crying of happiness! It was the best feeling ever..Just looking and seeing how happy the patient was. The patient constantly thanked me ... I want to help others.. I want to make a difference, and today gave me a feel of how great it is to help !

I love you ALL!!!!! I would appreciate any advice, and no that I would do the same for all YALL!

 

[nondescriptive]

Advice? take less hours. Its more important to have a high GPA. Aim for all A's from here on out. Take the DAT in the summer when you can study long periods in a shorter amount of time. Some people spend 3 month studying; I prefer 6-8 with 6-10 hours studying every day. I just wanted to get it over with. Then apply before august. It takes a while to get all the papers in. And if you love dentistry, then don't consider another option right now. Make dentistry your goal; have tunnel vision. You have good grades. Keep up the good work.

 

[RoadToDDS]

Thanks ! I really appreciate your response. Do you think im makin s mistake by majoring in kin? And by applying in august that is junior year? What year is it best to take dat in and what year is it best to apply in?

Sorry I am such a noob haha

 

[qnzbabi91]

Thanks ! I really appreciate your response. Do you think im makin s mistake by majoring in kin? And by applying in august that is junior year? What year is it best to take dat in and what year is it best to apply in?

Sorry I am such a noob haha

No, I don't think its a mistake as long as you have sufficient time to finish the prerequisites like physics. Yes, try to apply by early august. I applied in late august and still have yet to hear from 3 schools but overall I did still get in by Dec 3rd. It is best to take the dat after you have finished orgo so sophmore summer ...take it near the end so you had all summer to study for it. Then try to apply in the beginning of the cycle like june of junior summer and you are set. GL.