need help please..anything will do

[mx6power]

Advertisement - Members don't see this ad

Okay I have a 2.77 now and depending on how I finished this fall semester I will end up with say 2.90-3.00. Now the question is what do you guys think I need on the DAT to be consider for Dental school? I do have a Dental hygiene A.S. degree, and have 25 hrs of shadowing, 60 hrs of volunteer works. 😱

So can I get your input please....... 😡

 

[telebeans]

I'd say you need 20+ in every section for a good chance. Is 2.77 your sci gpa or your cumulative?

 

[DiNoZeRo2o9]

I would aim for at least a 21 Average with a few monster scores litered around

 

[mx6power]

its my cumulative GPA in my BS degree, this is not counting my other college transfer grades.
How much influence does a science GPA play?
I would have to calculate that GPA...

 

[efficient]

Science GPA plays a very important role. I'd say you need at least a 22+ DAT with some nasty scores in some sections.

 

[achilles2]

I had a 2.8 in undergrad and I currently have a 3.84 in grad

I scored a 25 on the DAT lowest section was a 17 in QR....

when/if I get interviews I'll be sure to let you know what the admissions seeks in terms of scores....



I'd be shooting for the stars if I were you man, if you can ace your last year at least you have more fuel to work with and aim for a 22+ on the DAT with no weak areas......

I'll let you know what the deal is when I find out more information tho, study hard this year for the time being.

 

[sks2286]

Def knock out some killer scores on the DAT 22+...
Do your masters in public health, biomedical sciences....increase you gpa basically.
Alot of hard work but if you really want it, im sure you can do it.

I think those are your best options.

 

[mx6power]

what about getting a MS, how does it increase your chance over candidate with high GPA in undergraduate? 😎

Another question is with a low GPA and say average DAT score should you try to apply for Dental school or go straight to graduate school?, then after that apply?🙁

 

[chober]

My GPA is still whack but I showed a strong upward trend. I couldn't even get into a masters program at the time because no one would take me. I just kept taking undergraduate courses. My first major wasn't Bio related so I just kept on taking Bio/Chem and related courses. My DAT scores were good but not great. I'm actually getting interviews now, so just keep at it somethings bound to happen. Might just take a little bit longer.