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I'm in a predicament and could use some good advice. I'm a junior who transferred, so I won't be graduating on time as is (ill need an extra semester). I am debating whether I should:
A) take the DATs June 07, apply in May 07 with my current 3.3-3.4 GPA; i have 90+ credits but won't have a degree by the time I could possibly be accepted to d school; i have about 100+ community service hours; observed in two different general dental practices and 1 oral surgeon over the past 3-4 years; art major for one semester, lots of manual dexterity experience
this option would leave me about 3 months to study for the DAT while also finishing my spring course load (orgo 1, phys 1, gross anatomy, medical terminology, kinesiology) and taking a summer course (english, but its still something else to worry about); i would need to take orgo 2 in the fall which is yet another concern of mine, can i apply without a pre-req. finished?
or B) wait until the 2009 cycle; have time to raise my GPA; more time to study for the DAT; i was also thinking about trying to work at a dental lab in the area....i sort of feel that i could make myself more competitive if i wait...but im just not sure.
If i could get some honest advice from people who know what they are talking about, I would really appreciate it! Thanks so much!🙂
A) take the DATs June 07, apply in May 07 with my current 3.3-3.4 GPA; i have 90+ credits but won't have a degree by the time I could possibly be accepted to d school; i have about 100+ community service hours; observed in two different general dental practices and 1 oral surgeon over the past 3-4 years; art major for one semester, lots of manual dexterity experience
this option would leave me about 3 months to study for the DAT while also finishing my spring course load (orgo 1, phys 1, gross anatomy, medical terminology, kinesiology) and taking a summer course (english, but its still something else to worry about); i would need to take orgo 2 in the fall which is yet another concern of mine, can i apply without a pre-req. finished?
or B) wait until the 2009 cycle; have time to raise my GPA; more time to study for the DAT; i was also thinking about trying to work at a dental lab in the area....i sort of feel that i could make myself more competitive if i wait...but im just not sure.
If i could get some honest advice from people who know what they are talking about, I would really appreciate it! Thanks so much!🙂