Retaking prereqs

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How do dental schools look at retaking prereqs to get a better score? Do they count the most recent one? A better score? Or both? Thanks.

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Do you suggest retaking a class or two for a better score or taking other, more advanced bio/ chem classes?
 
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retake class and take upper level if u have time. if you do not have time, take more upper level classes
 

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Both are counted in AADSAS, and averaged. What were the original grades? Lower than a C, you must retake for dschools to count them. If we're talking B's, then do not retake. Adcoms know you're trying to boost the gpa. It's also a waste of money in that instance. Instead, take upper division science courses in the same vein of study to show mastery of material.
 

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Both are counted in AADSAS, and averaged. What were the original grades? Lower than a C, you must retake for dschools to count them. If we're talking B's, then do not retake. Adcoms know you're trying to boost the gpa. It's also a waste of money in that instance. Instead, take upper division science courses in the same vein of study to show mastery of material.

I have a C in one of lower division bio classes and a C+ in General Chem.My organic chem classes were both A's, biochem was also an A and I also did 2 years of chemistry research at my institution at went to two ACS National Meetings and presented my research work..I am guessing that retaking general chem 2 wouldn't be a good idea with other chemistry background. Another C that I got was in a lower division bio and all other bios were B+'s/A's. I am planning to take a post-bacch class (in the Summer) which is called Bio III and teaches basic anatomy/physio with lab and taxonomy which I think can be helpful for DAT as well. My science gpa as of now is a bit higher than 3.4 and I was thinking of applying sometime in August after I take DAT which I am studying for right now. I was hoping to submit my application then and let the schools know about other coursework I will be taking in the Fall '13 and Spring'14. Would that be possible?

P.S The only reason I want to take classes starting this summer is to boost a gpa just in case I don't get in this cycle and can apply next cycle instead of waiting and not taking classes and having to take them next year.
 

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Apply first, no later than July. Take the DAT no later than August. You will have the opportunity to show them your in-progress and planned coursework during the academic update period for AADSAS.

Do not hold up your application because of your DAT score. It takes AADSAS at least a month to verify your grades, during which time you can continue preparing for the DAT.
 

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Apply first, no later than July. Take the DAT no later than August. You will have the opportunity to show them your in-progress and planned coursework during the academic update period for AADSAS.

Do not hold up your application because of your DAT score. It takes AADSAS at least a month to verify your grades, during which time you can continue preparing for the DAT.


Thanks a lot for your input. Also, how much does applying to one school cost? I am planning to apply to various schools but I am just wondering what the average spending will be for let's say 10 schools?
 
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