Low uGPA, Need advice

[anonmon]

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I just graduated with a B.S. in Biology as my undergrad and my GPA is a 2.6
I took the DAT and got an AA of 17.
I know with these stats I won't be getting into dental school anytime soon.
I would like to take an SMP or Masters Program but I am afraid that with my low GPA they won't even accept me into those.
I would prefer one that is linked to a dental school but of course I know with my GPA I can't be picky.
Does anyone have suggestions on where I should apply and what schools/ are more accepting to low GPAs?
Thank you!

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I would consider taking DIY postbac coursework to get your GPA up to a 3.0 if the SMP directors suggest it

 

[futuredr101]

I would suggest looking into Barry University and Rutgers University master's programs. Barry's program appears to admit students with a GPA of 2.5, and many of their graduates have matriculated and are doing well.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Here is an article about the "original" group of dental SMP's.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.21815/JDE.016.025

Also about BU's program

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.21815/JDE.019.024