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I know everyone here is extremely busy... however if you can take just 5 minutes of your day to please advise me on what to do I would appreciate it.
1st. I graduated undergrad in 2010 with a 2.7GPA. I had a 3.2+ prior to senior year because that is when I caught a strain of swine flu which put me in bed for 3 weeks and therefore making my professors fail me for two courses ( since i missed to much information and it was passed the withdraw period) even after I had doctor documentation noting end of October until mid-November 2009. This is why I dislike my undergrad school Loyola University Maryland. I had to take about 20+ credits Spring of senior year to graduate on time and therefore received the low GPA.
2nd. I took two years off from my studies because I didn't know what to do with that GPA and focused in the business world; After I regained my strength I decided to pursue my Dental degree again. I attended in 2013 at PCOM (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine) for my Masters of Biomedical Sciences. I finished m first year and PCOM and few Dental Schools considers and classifies the first year of Grad school courses as a POST-Bac (medical school courses). For example, Medical Pharmacology, Human anatomy ( with human cadavers), Immunology, Histo, neuro, etc. These were the same amount of credits and hours that the DO's of the school were studying with the same professors. I scored an overal GPA of 3.52. Should I continue with the masters, which is an extra year, even though it won't benefit or affect GPA, since it is only research? or Is it possible to obtain access to a dental school with my current grades and DAT score? If so, What is the least score needed to obtain access to Dental school with my credentials.
3rd. I am currently studying for the DAT ( which I know nothing of or how to study). The materials I have are: DAT destroyer, Math Destroyer, AP BIO, Kaplan REVIEW NOTES (because I'm taking the private tutoring class to learn their tricks), CrackDAT, CHAD's.
Is there any other materials that could benefit? If so, please let me know.
My Biggest Dilemma is, The Day I take the DAT is July 24th, 2013. Do you think that is too soon to take the DAT? and score a 20-21 on it even though I lack what I did about 3-4 years ago? And how should I prioritize my study schedule? What should I focus on the most and how long should I focus on that particular subject? I honestly have to review and memorize all the content all over again because I do not remember anything, but the time feels so little compared to what I have to read....please how should I prioritize and or focus on to get at least a 20-21 on the DAT on July 24th 2013. Should I only do problems? should i actually read the content? what content? IS there any schedule that has been posted previously that you recommend?
The reason I am taking it early is because, I have a verbal agreement at least with one dental school that if I score a 21 before the fall cycle of 2013, they will admit me for this fall. This is the reason Why I am stressed out, and reaching out to the Student Doctor Network for help in detail.
Any advice Would be helpful, and sorry to write this long "novel"....just didn't want to leave out any important details.... Thank you everyone!!! I will be studying and waiting for your replies.
P.S. I am receiving a GREAT Committee letter of recommendation from PCOM. How much would this help me out?
1st. I graduated undergrad in 2010 with a 2.7GPA. I had a 3.2+ prior to senior year because that is when I caught a strain of swine flu which put me in bed for 3 weeks and therefore making my professors fail me for two courses ( since i missed to much information and it was passed the withdraw period) even after I had doctor documentation noting end of October until mid-November 2009. This is why I dislike my undergrad school Loyola University Maryland. I had to take about 20+ credits Spring of senior year to graduate on time and therefore received the low GPA.
2nd. I took two years off from my studies because I didn't know what to do with that GPA and focused in the business world; After I regained my strength I decided to pursue my Dental degree again. I attended in 2013 at PCOM (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine) for my Masters of Biomedical Sciences. I finished m first year and PCOM and few Dental Schools considers and classifies the first year of Grad school courses as a POST-Bac (medical school courses). For example, Medical Pharmacology, Human anatomy ( with human cadavers), Immunology, Histo, neuro, etc. These were the same amount of credits and hours that the DO's of the school were studying with the same professors. I scored an overal GPA of 3.52. Should I continue with the masters, which is an extra year, even though it won't benefit or affect GPA, since it is only research? or Is it possible to obtain access to a dental school with my current grades and DAT score? If so, What is the least score needed to obtain access to Dental school with my credentials.
3rd. I am currently studying for the DAT ( which I know nothing of or how to study). The materials I have are: DAT destroyer, Math Destroyer, AP BIO, Kaplan REVIEW NOTES (because I'm taking the private tutoring class to learn their tricks), CrackDAT, CHAD's.
Is there any other materials that could benefit? If so, please let me know.
My Biggest Dilemma is, The Day I take the DAT is July 24th, 2013. Do you think that is too soon to take the DAT? and score a 20-21 on it even though I lack what I did about 3-4 years ago? And how should I prioritize my study schedule? What should I focus on the most and how long should I focus on that particular subject? I honestly have to review and memorize all the content all over again because I do not remember anything, but the time feels so little compared to what I have to read....please how should I prioritize and or focus on to get at least a 20-21 on the DAT on July 24th 2013. Should I only do problems? should i actually read the content? what content? IS there any schedule that has been posted previously that you recommend?
The reason I am taking it early is because, I have a verbal agreement at least with one dental school that if I score a 21 before the fall cycle of 2013, they will admit me for this fall. This is the reason Why I am stressed out, and reaching out to the Student Doctor Network for help in detail.
Any advice Would be helpful, and sorry to write this long "novel"....just didn't want to leave out any important details.... Thank you everyone!!! I will be studying and waiting for your replies.
P.S. I am receiving a GREAT Committee letter of recommendation from PCOM. How much would this help me out?
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