captainmike03
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I started college in 2000, graduated college in 2010 because I was my mom's primary caregiver after an accident.....and now looking to realize my dream of going to dental school. I'm 38 y/o, I look 32 (lol), also have 15 years working experience, with much of that in management and leadership positions for two fortune 100 companies.
My oGPA was 3.37 and sGPA was 3.30 from a division 1 school. I prepared well for 3 months and just took the DAT last week with this breakdown...25 AA, 24 TS, 20 RC, 30 QR, 24 BIO, 27 GC, 22 OC, and 18 PAT (old guy's eyes must've been failing me!). A old science prof I had was astounded at the scores after not having taken those classes in nearly 15 years. I have recent dental shadowing experience (and getting more this summer), research experience in college, volunteering experience as a math tutor and at an animal shelter, and also did some habitat for humanity, and what I feel to be a very strong personal statement and essays. Also have some experience in a healthcare environment, working in a managed care clinic.
What do you guys think are my chances? I know my GPA isn't my strongest point, but I don't think its killing me either. I'm hoping my being a little more experienced than the average applicant with management experience would help me. My DAT score can't hurt. Does my changing careers at this point in my life raise red flags? Is this all a pipe dream? All opinions are welcome. Thanks everyone.
My oGPA was 3.37 and sGPA was 3.30 from a division 1 school. I prepared well for 3 months and just took the DAT last week with this breakdown...25 AA, 24 TS, 20 RC, 30 QR, 24 BIO, 27 GC, 22 OC, and 18 PAT (old guy's eyes must've been failing me!). A old science prof I had was astounded at the scores after not having taken those classes in nearly 15 years. I have recent dental shadowing experience (and getting more this summer), research experience in college, volunteering experience as a math tutor and at an animal shelter, and also did some habitat for humanity, and what I feel to be a very strong personal statement and essays. Also have some experience in a healthcare environment, working in a managed care clinic.
What do you guys think are my chances? I know my GPA isn't my strongest point, but I don't think its killing me either. I'm hoping my being a little more experienced than the average applicant with management experience would help me. My DAT score can't hurt. Does my changing careers at this point in my life raise red flags? Is this all a pipe dream? All opinions are welcome. Thanks everyone.