Is there hope?

[jinxycat76]

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I am looking for some advice / insight. I have an overall GPA of 3.6 and a science GPA of 3.12. To make matters worse - my grades took a downturn over the last couple semesters. First two years got straight A's, but at community college. Some prereq courses: Bio I and II, Chem I taken at comm. college. All others taken at transfer institution.

I am a veteran of OEF, non-traditional student. Have shadowed 20+ hours w/ one DDS.

I have not yet taken DAT yet, scheduled mid-July, but even if I land killer scores on the DAT - should I spend a fortune applying with these stats or hold off and retake some courses to bring up my GPA?

 

[Dan3223]

It really all comes down to your DAT scores... high marks in the sciences on the DAT can offset your lower science GPA. Your overall GPA is fine though.

 

[MrKnowitall11]

I would focus on the DAT and getting a total science of 20. Retaking classes may help, but remember that aadsas factors in both grades. So with a 3.16 science, which is a B average, getting A's in some of those classes (which you might not do) will only raise it to a 3.3-3.4 max and that is if you retake a lot of the science classes. Apply and give it a shot, u will never get accepted if you don't apply.

 

[TeamGuo]

you should double check with the schools you are applying to since some schools don't accept cc pre-req credits.

Make sure you stay on the upward trend and do well on the DAT. Good luck!