Date of submission:
Overall GPA: 3.25 (will finish with over 3.45)
Science GPA: N/A (Please Read Body) (will finish in the 3.8 area)
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: N/A
DAT score (include AA and all sections): N/A
State of Residence: Florida
Undergrad Attended: Florida Atlantic University
Major: Political Science (considering Post-Bacc)
Minor: If double minor, list both here
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Yes, previous business owner
Shadowing Experience: Will have over 1000 hours between shadowing and assisting
Volunteering Experience: 500 Leadership on campus
Employment: Former business owner 75 hours a week (ten years)
Research: None
Other Extracurriculars: Leadership
Relevant Honors or Awards:
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere:
School list: 1) University of Florida 2) Nova 3) LECOM 4) Anyone who will take me in the USA (I'll go to hell and back if I have to)
Hello All,
I am a non-traditional student as I am turning 30 this month and this is my second go around with school. When I turned 20, I was lucky enough to own a successful business where about 30 - 50 people worked for me (non-medical business). I went to school intermittently from 20 - 25 until I decided that my company needed my full attention. My grades were terrible I don't remember my exact GPA, but I was at about a 2.5 (back then). I have a ton of Withdrawals on my record from that period also, I didn't want to accept that I did not have the time to be an excellent student this hurt my GPA. Eventually, I sold my business I and went back to school (full time, no job). I tried to switch my Major from Political Science to Biology with the intention of setting myself up for dental school, but my University told me that I had too many credits in my major, so I was forced to finish my Political Science Major.
Since I returned to school, I have maintained a 4.0 GPA, and I am about to graduate. I will end up graduating with 3.3ish (I took a ton of credits). At this moment I am taking Bio 1 and Chem 1 with the intention of going back for a Post-Bacc (that I may not complete because I want to go to Dental School ASAP) to complete my prerequisites for Dental school. I know its easier said than done, but fully expect to finish all of my upcoming science courses with a 4.0 and my GPA should spike to a 3.4 - 3.5 ish (maybe).
My questions are these: does a candidate like me with such a low GPA at the beginning of my academic career and questionable decision making ten years ago even have a shot? I know nothing is guaranteed and the DAT is important but will I be able to take just the required courses or should I consider completing the Post-Bacc? Does that matter? I have a ton of leadership experience on campus and I shadow (hopefully assisting soon) at my cousin's Dental Office, so I feel that my softs are ok. I just worried about my grade situation. Also, will my Post-Bacc grades be counted to help improve my overall GPA?
P.s. I've taken very few science classes over the course of my college career so I am expecting to finish with a very high Science GPA
Overall GPA: 3.25 (will finish with over 3.45)
Science GPA: N/A (Please Read Body) (will finish in the 3.8 area)
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: N/A
DAT score (include AA and all sections): N/A
State of Residence: Florida
Undergrad Attended: Florida Atlantic University
Major: Political Science (considering Post-Bacc)
Minor: If double minor, list both here
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Yes, previous business owner
Shadowing Experience: Will have over 1000 hours between shadowing and assisting
Volunteering Experience: 500 Leadership on campus
Employment: Former business owner 75 hours a week (ten years)
Research: None
Other Extracurriculars: Leadership
Relevant Honors or Awards:
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere:
School list: 1) University of Florida 2) Nova 3) LECOM 4) Anyone who will take me in the USA (I'll go to hell and back if I have to)
Hello All,
I am a non-traditional student as I am turning 30 this month and this is my second go around with school. When I turned 20, I was lucky enough to own a successful business where about 30 - 50 people worked for me (non-medical business). I went to school intermittently from 20 - 25 until I decided that my company needed my full attention. My grades were terrible I don't remember my exact GPA, but I was at about a 2.5 (back then). I have a ton of Withdrawals on my record from that period also, I didn't want to accept that I did not have the time to be an excellent student this hurt my GPA. Eventually, I sold my business I and went back to school (full time, no job). I tried to switch my Major from Political Science to Biology with the intention of setting myself up for dental school, but my University told me that I had too many credits in my major, so I was forced to finish my Political Science Major.
Since I returned to school, I have maintained a 4.0 GPA, and I am about to graduate. I will end up graduating with 3.3ish (I took a ton of credits). At this moment I am taking Bio 1 and Chem 1 with the intention of going back for a Post-Bacc (that I may not complete because I want to go to Dental School ASAP) to complete my prerequisites for Dental school. I know its easier said than done, but fully expect to finish all of my upcoming science courses with a 4.0 and my GPA should spike to a 3.4 - 3.5 ish (maybe).
My questions are these: does a candidate like me with such a low GPA at the beginning of my academic career and questionable decision making ten years ago even have a shot? I know nothing is guaranteed and the DAT is important but will I be able to take just the required courses or should I consider completing the Post-Bacc? Does that matter? I have a ton of leadership experience on campus and I shadow (hopefully assisting soon) at my cousin's Dental Office, so I feel that my softs are ok. I just worried about my grade situation. Also, will my Post-Bacc grades be counted to help improve my overall GPA?
P.s. I've taken very few science classes over the course of my college career so I am expecting to finish with a very high Science GPA
