Ortho Chance?

[Lilstar0024]

Hey everyone-
So I have recently developed a strong interest in Ortho. Im a D3 and haven't done much until now to prepare for any specialty program as I wasn't intending in specializing. I got an 85 on Part I and am in a P/NP program so I have no GPA. I have not done any research either. What do you guys think I should do? Should I retake the boards or put all my time into taking Part II early and doing well on that. If I have a high score on my Part II will that compensate for a low Part I in anyway or should I just start studying for Part I again.
Also, do you guys think I should do some kind of research or I can be okay without it?
Is it too late for me to do anything?
Thanks! Any advise would be really appreciated!

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[bigstix808]

do dental schools not have advisors much like undergrad or graduate schools do to help with questions like those? its a good question, but i'm not too sure on the reliability of a bunch of dental students in this matter. just my thoughts though.

 

[makushin]

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[thedudeabides6]

when i was in that "do I have a chance?" phase, i went to the program director at the ortho program at my school. they were really helpful in what i should do to better my chances. i would suggest you do the same.

 

[loved]

for P/NP schools, don't they still rank you? for example, at Case, they do not give you a GPA but if you go to the admin office, they will tell you your rank.