Please help me in deciding the list of schools that I should apply to

[tyjacobs]

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Hello Everyone,

I was doing a research and found out this website. I could really use some assistance with my school list. I fear that I am not too competitive, so I need to cast a wide net. All suggestions are welcomed. Thanks in advance!

GPAs: 2.85 cGPA, 2.85 sGPA, 3.85 gGPA
Undergrad Major: Biology
Graduate Degree: Master of Public Health - Public Health Administration and Policy
DAT: 19 AA / 19 TS / 20 PAT / QR 19 / RC 19
Research: Extensive hours in research and has published article
Other: Current dental practice manager (has been working in dental field for past 4-5 years)

My current list of schools that I'm thinking about applying for:

AT Still University (AZ)
Midwestern University (AZ)
University of Southern California (CA)
Loma Linda (CA)
Western University (CA)
University of Colorado (CO)
University of Connecticut (MA)
LECOM (FL)
NOVA Eastern (FL)
Midwestern University (IL)
Indiana University (IN)
University of Louisville (KY)
University of Kentucky (KY)
University of New England (ME)
University of Maryland (MD)
Boston University (MA)
Tufts University (MA)
University of Detroit Mercy (MI)
University of Michigan (MI)
University of Minnesota (MN) <- resident of MN
AT Still University (MO)
Creighton University (NE)
University of Nevada Las Vegas (NV)
New York University (NY)
Case Western University (OH)
Oregon Health and Science University (OR)
Temple University (PA)
Meharry Medical (TN)
Roseman University (UT)
Texas A & M (TX)
Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)
University of Washington (WA)
West Virginia University (VA)
Marquette U (WI)

I know this is very long list and that's why I need your assistance in adding/removing schools.

Thank you in advance everyone.

your stats are too low its risky to apply you may not get any interviews TBH

hold off from applying until next cycle. In gap year, take some science classes to raise GPA and retake DAT aim for 23+ AA

 

[jchang0218]

your stats are too low its risky to apply you may not get any interviews TBH

hold off from applying until next cycle. In gap year, take some science classes to raise GPA and retake DAT aim for 23+ AA

You think so? I just don't know if I can find enough time to take more science classes while working and raising a child at the same time... I can certainly take DAT again and aimt for 23+ AA.. thoughts?

 

[jchang0218]

your stats are too low its risky to apply you may not get any interviews TBH

hold off from applying until next cycle. In gap year, take some science classes to raise GPA and retake DAT aim for 23+ AA

Even with this stat, if I put application in, which school do you think are less risky?

 

[FeralisExtremum]

I can tell you right now that Biostatistic and Epidemiology are probably it for grad science classes. Most of the other classes were like Public Health Law, Public Health System, Management in Health Services, etc.

For my undergrad, Freshman and Sophomore year, my average GPA (overall) was around 2.4 - 2.5 ish. For my Junior and Senior year, average GPA (overall) was around 3.4 - 3.5 ish. Of course my junior / senior year includes most of upper level science classes (Cell Bio / Genetics / Molecular Bio / Anatomy / and some lower level science classes retakes).

Not sure what I can do... do you suggest taking DAT once again and get over 21? I simply don't have much time unfortunately..

I would definitely re-take the DAT, and aim to perform very well on it (23+) to make up for the GPA. The alternative is a post-bac or master's (science focused) to repair the GPA. Right now the combination of 19 DAT and sub-3.0 GPA makes getting admitted this cycle really challenging,

 

[deleted827844]

Remove mcharry (no chance for asian), UOP (needs high DAT), Loma linda, and howard (again, no chance for asian).