Low GPA.. Do I have to do a Masters?

[hii_world]

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[NavyDDS1990]

post-bacc/master's

 

[kobe4evr]

what are your DAT scores, you may not even have to do a masters

 

[PreDent2015]

What masters did you get into?

 

[Soleus715]

I got a 3.0 and have an interview next week. If you can score a high DAT score, it maybe possible along with a strong application. (good essays, recommendations, volunteering, shadowing, etc)

 

[Frank22]

DAT scores?

 

[Iwanttopulloutteeth]

DAT scores?

Really dude?
AA: 23

 

[Frank22]

Really dude?
AA: 23

What's with the "really dude?"? If you ask what your chances are to get in with a low GPA, then of course your DAT scores become an essential part of determining that.

And yes, you can get in without a Master's with that academic average.

 

[hii_world]

I haven't taken them yet 😵 I wanted to study as much as possible before taking them. Is 200 hours of shadowing enough with volunteer work and a high GPA to compensate for my low GPA?

 

[hii_world]

It's a Masters of Biology program

 

[Frank22]

I haven't taken them yet 😵 I wanted to study as much as possible before taking them. Is 200 hours of shadowing enough with volunteer work and a high GPA to compensate for my low GPA?

I see. Well, yes, you should study as hard as possible for the DAT. Based on the statistics I've seen, DAT scores are more important to gaining admission than GPA, but I would still choose to be in a position of having a 3.5 GPA and a 16 A.A. then a 2.8 GPA and a 22 A.A. because it takes so much more effort to raise your GPA even a little.

 

[hii_world]

I see. Well, yes, you should study as hard as possible for the DAT. Based on the statistics I've seen, DAT scores are more important to gaining admission than GPA, but I would still choose to be in a position of having a 3.5 GPA and a 16 A.A. then a 2.8 GPA and a 22 A.A. because it takes so much more effort to raise your GPA even a little.

I completely agree. ughhhhh so much stress! Hopefully I can do really well on my DAT!

 

[kobbix]

Post bacc plus a Masters and strong ECs can definitely show your commitment. Don't give up!