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doggo5

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Hey,
So i am looking to apply to dental schools and my undergrad GPA is 2.9. I am currently doing a Masters of Biomedical Sciences program at Rutgers. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions about which schools i have the best chance of getting into as well as what i should do in order to increase my chances of getting accepted. I already have shadowing experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
 
Yeah, do everything you can to get a killer DAT score, and be prepared to explain the relatively low GPA in your personal statement/interviews. If you're currently in a masters program and getting decent grades, that might help too! I don't think GPA is everything, especially if you can show you're growing and have improved since then. Good luck!