If BCP >>> Science GPA, how critical is it for the sGPA to hit above a 3.0?

[CareerNumTwo]

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I keep doing the math, but the only way to get my sGPA above a 3.0 by the time I apply next summer would be to take three extra science classes that will take time away from studying for my hard science classes.

Assuming best case scenario:
BCP ~ 3.46
sGPA ~ 2.95 (Lots of engineering credits & weak grades, it takes about three credits to inch this up by .02 points)

How critical is that 3.0 sGPA? Critical enough to cram three extra science classes into the next three semesters? (Mind you, IF I do have to take the classes for the GPA alone, they will be the easiest "other science" classes I can find... But I don't want to do that if I don't have to.) Is 3.0 truly the magical cutoff point that some on SDN make it out to be?

 

[workofshart]

I think schools understand that engineering is a hard major so they will probably take that into account but you can always look at the sGPA ranges of each school in the ADEA guide to see how "critical" it is.

 

[Incis0r]

Would you feel comfortable applying to dental schools next cycle with a sub-3.0 sGPA?

Could you tolerate the self-doubt regarding your sGPA that might result if you heard nothing from your schools?

I'd take the 3 extra classes, destroy them, and then go into the cycle from a position of strength.

 

[Charles_Darwin]

I would think it comes down to which school you're applying to + what the rest of your application looks like. Like, if you got a 25 AA on the DAT, I would still apply to a few schools 🙂

 

[CareerNumTwo]

Would you feel comfortable applying to dental schools next cycle with a sub-3.0 sGPA?
Could you tolerate the self-doubt regarding your sGPA that might result if you heard nothing from your schools?
I'd take the 3 extra classes, destroy them, and then go into the cycle from a position of strength.

Sigh... are you in my head??🤔 You're totally right though. Guess I just needed to hear it. This upcoming year is going to hurt...

 

[Incis0r]

Sigh... are you in my head??🤔 You're totally right though. Guess I just needed to hear it. This upcoming year is going to hurt...

I want to see you proudly displaying all GPAs above a 3.0 next cycle, and then getting into dental school and celebrating your bright future, Hooah?

You can do this. I am rooting for you all the way.