How do my sciences look?

[razblo]

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I'm wondering how competitive I will be with my sciences and science GPA overall. The number in parenthesis is the number of credits it is worth.

Overall GPA - 3.69
2006-2007
Pre-Calculus (4) - A
Gen Bio I (4) - B

Gen Bio II (4) - B

2007-2008
Calculus I (4) - B
Gen Chem I (5) - B
Physics I (4) - B

Gen Chem II (5) - B
Physics (4) - A

2008-2009
Human Anatomy (4) - A
Organic Chem I (5) - A

Human Physiology (4) - B
Organic Chem II (3) - A
Organic Chem II Lab (1) - A
Histology (4) - A

I don't know if this is true because I can't find it on the University of Minnesota website anymore, but I thought I read that if you get an A in the second semester of something (in my case physics) that it will overwrite the B you received in the previous semester. Is there any truth to that?

 

[Vicviper]

Your grades look alright, I'm guessing a BCP somewhere around 3.3? Just be sure to do at least 18's across the board on your DAT's, decent EC's and a good personal statement and I'm confident you'd get in somewhere.

Also, remember that Math is included in your science GPA, as well as other misc. science related classes and such. As far as the policy you're talking about, I'm not sure.

 

[DrReo]

I'm wondering how competitive I will be with my sciences and science GPA overall. The number in parenthesis is the number of credits it is worth.

2006-2007
Gen Bio I (4) - B

Gen Bio II (4) - B

2007-2008
Gen Chem I (5) - B
Physics I (4) - B

Gen Chem II (5) - B
Physics (4) - A

2008-2009
Human Anatomy (4) - A
Organic Chem I (5) - A

Human Physiology (4) - B
Organic Chem II (3) - A
Organic Chem II Lab (1) - A
Histology (4) - A

I don't know if this is true because I can't find it on the University of Minnesota website anymore, but I thought I read that if you get an A in the second semester of something (in my case physics) that it will overwrite the B you received in the previous semester. Is there any truth to that?

I have no read that on UMN's website. Ace a few more science courses to continue the positive trend. What's your CUMM GPA?

 

[longhornpride]

Your grades look alright, I'm guessing a BCP somewhere around 3.3? Just be sure to do at least 18's across the board on your DAT's, decent EC's and a good personal statement and I'm confident you'd get in somewhere.

Also, remember that Math is included in your science GPA, as well as other misc. science related classes and such. As far as the policy you're talking about, I'm not sure.

hmm... i wasn't aware that math classes counted towards a persons science gpa.

so i should include my calculus grades?

 

[razblo]

Your grades look alright, I'm guessing a BCP somewhere around 3.3? Just be sure to do at least 18's across the board on your DAT's, decent EC's and a good personal statement and I'm confident you'd get in somewhere.

Also, remember that Math is included in your science GPA, as well as other misc. science related classes and such. As far as the policy you're talking about, I'm not sure.

What's BCP?

I don't have a lot in terms of extracurricular activities. I play intramural sports every week, job shadowed about 30 hours, and have about 15 hours worth of volunteer work.

I was unaware that math was considered a science. I took Intro To Nutrition as a gen. ed. (it was under the category of Family Consumer Science) would that be considered a science? How do you determine what's a "science"?

I received an A in pre-calculus and a B in Calculus. I'll edit my original post to show that and I'll post my overall GPA.

 

[Vicviper]

Yes, all math would go in as an "other science" - so it will not effect you BCP GPA, but it will add to your Science GPA. Nutrition is also counted as an "other science."

See the list below from the AADSAS instructions for more detailed info:

Course Subject
Use your best judgment to classify your courses as either Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Other Science (Sciences other than biology-chemistry-physics), or Non-Science. Use the examples below as guidelines.
Biology
Examples: Anatomy
Biology
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Botany
Chemistry
Genetics
Medicine
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Pathology
Pharmacology
Pharmacy
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Chemistry
Examples: Biochemistry (if offered by a chemistry department)
Chemistry
General Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry for Engineering Majors (offered through engineering programs


Physics
Examples: Biophysics (if offered by a physics department)
Physics


Other Science Courses (Other science courses that do not fall under the categories of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Examples: Agriculture
Animal Sciences
Astronomy
Clinical Sciences
Nutrition
Engineering
Health Technology
Geology
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Plant Sciences
Sports Sciences


Non-Science Courses (Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Services, Business and miscellaneous courses)
Examples: Anthropology
Art
Behavioral Sciences
Business
Computer Sciences
Communications
Economics
Education
English
Foreign Languages
Forensic Sciences
Geography
History Humanities
Music
Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
Public Affairs/Administration
Public Health
Social Sciences
Sociology
Social Work
Speech
Sports Administration

 

[DrReo]

I was unaware that math was considered a science. I took Intro To Nutrition as a gen. ed. (it was under the category of Family Consumer Science) would that be considered a science?

I received an A in pre-calculus and a B in Calculus. I'll edit my original post to show that and I'll post my overall GPA.

Do well on your DAT, shadow, and have some extras will put you a strong applicant with your GPA.

 

[purplepanda]

you're science GPA is looking low. But since you have such a high overall GPA, it makes it look better. It seems like most people on SDN with low science GPAs, have low overall GPAs too. So, it's good that you have a high overall. You really shouldn't worry too much though. You have something to work with and you can't change those B's now. So just be confident about them!! 👍

 

[razblo]

you're science GPA is looking low. But since you have such a high overall GPA, it makes it look better. It seems like most people on SDN with low science GPAs, have low overall GPAs too. So, it's good that you have a high overall. You really shouldn't worry too much though. You have something to work with and you can't change those B's now. So just be confident about them!! 👍

I have those B's because I used to think I could just show up and get A's because that's what I was used to doing but once I realized that I needed to put in effort I started doing a lot better.

 

[BiomajorPreDent]

so wait, the "science gpa" that the dental schools weigh includes math classes as well? or do they go by just your BCP GPA?

Where would a Biomedical ethics class fit in? (it was given by the Philosophy department)

 

[Vicviper]

They look at both science GPA and BCP, just to get a rounder picture. And yes, math goes into the Science GPA. Sadly though, since that class was offered through Philosophy, I think it will go under non-science.

 

[iBeast]

So College Algebra and Trig classes would go in other Science classes?

 

[mashimlro]

So College Algebra and Trig classes would go in other Science classes?

Yes 🙂

How about Animal Behavior (It is biology and psychology cross-listed course in my school)!?

 

[Vicviper]

I would put animal behavior under bio.

 

[Doctor Pretty]

Your grades look very well to me. Just make sure you have some extracurricular activities and leadership position. As well as a solid DAT score, good essay, work on your interview skills, and get some shadowing in and you should get in!!! Keep us updated. 🙂