I attended two universities, one where my GPA was very low. I transferred out to the school I eventually graduated from with a 3.48 overall and science GPA. I took the DAT once and got an AA of 18. Retaking it this summer and applying this cycle once that is complete. However, I have also gotten in to a dental scholars masters program, which is highly intensive and I would be able to take dental school courses. Should I follow through with the program in my year off? Or should I save money and take the risk on myself that I would be able to get in without it.
My concern is the calculated GPA on the application since all courses from each institution will be accounted for, it will be further below the 3.5 mark with those grades from my first school.
I have over 100 hours of shadowing, 100 hours of research and presentations, started the pre-dental club at my second school, lots of volunteer work including a service trip for two weeks, worked my entire college career, and first generation. Some advice and opinions would be greatly appreciated!
My concern is the calculated GPA on the application since all courses from each institution will be accounted for, it will be further below the 3.5 mark with those grades from my first school.
I have over 100 hours of shadowing, 100 hours of research and presentations, started the pre-dental club at my second school, lots of volunteer work including a service trip for two weeks, worked my entire college career, and first generation. Some advice and opinions would be greatly appreciated!
