Science GPA

[seanjohn]

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Which subjects are calculated into your science GPA?
Is it only biology, general chemistry, oranic chemistry, and physics?
Are others also calculated such as math, psychology, kinesiology, or others that can in some instances be defined as science courses?
For admission purposes, how heavily weighted is the science GPA in comparison with overall GPA?
Thank you.

 

[ShawnOne]

To answer your first question, there is a list of classes on the AADSAS instructions. Classes counted as "science" are indicated on that list.

 

[seanjohn]

I'm not applying until the summer, which courses are counted?

 

[trypmo]

I think ShawnOne means that, regardless of when you are applying, the information can be found in the AADSAS application information. Anyone can download this from their website:

http://www.adea.org/AADSAS/2004Application/InstBook.pdf

Which courses are counted as what: see Section 3, "GPA Information."
For weighting grades in determination of admission parameters, that's up to the individual schools.

Hope that helps. It's kinda one of those RTFM questions; you gotta go look it up for yourself.

 

[aphistis]

Originally posted by seanjohn
For admission purposes, how heavily weighted is the science GPA in comparison with overall GPA?
Thank you.

It varies from school to school. At IUSD, for example, science GPA is one of the most influential components of an application packet.

 

[seanjohn]

Really Bill? So basically biology, chemistry, organic chem, and physics are the most important courses I took? Interesting enough. I guess my B in physics may bite me in the behind after all.
Bill, you seem like the smartest DS1 student that's ever been born. You seem to know everything about everything, please share your secrets so others, like me, can become intellectually enlightened. Thank you. 🙂

 

[aphistis]

Originally posted by seanjohn
Really Bill? So basically biology, chemistry, organic chem, and physics are the most important courses I took? Interesting enough. I guess my B in physics may bite me in the behind after all.
Bill, you seem like the smartest DS1 student that's ever been born. You seem to know everything about everything, please share your secrets so others, like me, can become intellectually enlightened. Thank you. 🙂

Wow, that's some extremely lofty praise. I don't think I do it justice, but thank you very much anyway.

As for a single B on your transcript...relax! If that's the biggest concern you have about your application, you're sitting in very good shape. Are you applying to IUSD?

 

[seanjohn]

Thanks for your encouragement Bill, at least your future patients can feel good about going to an extremely confident and ethical dentist, I still think that OMS is your calling, not just because you look like my OMS, but because you are definately capable. I think that the entire field of dentistry would benefit if you became one.
As for applying to IUSD, I don't think that it would be a wise decision being a Canadian. I have been told numerous times on this forum that my best bet is applying to private schools, and I have to agree, unless you're one of the interviewers, or can pull some strings in the admission department, but that would be unethical, unless you truly think that I would make a good dentist and benefit the field of dentistry whole-heartedly.

 

[aphistis]

Originally posted by seanjohn
Thanks for your encouragement Bill, at least your future patients can feel good about going to an extremely confident and ethical dentist, I still think that OMS is your calling, not just because you look like my OMS, but because you are definately capable. I think that the entire field of dentistry would benefit if you became one.
As for applying to IUSD, I don't think that it would be a wise decision being a Canadian. I have been told numerous times on this forum that my best bet is applying to private schools, and I have to agree, unless you're one of the interviewers, or can pull some strings in the admission department, but that would be unethical, unless you truly think that I would make a good dentist and benefit the field of dentistry whole-heartedly.

Well, private schools will give you a level playing field with other applicants no matter where they're from; but if you're considering any public schools, IUSD definitely has one of the more charitable in-state/out-of-state student ratios in the country. Out of each class of ~100, 30 to 35 come from outside Indiana. Wherever you end up applying, good luck to you, and try to maintain that optimistic outlook once you start school 😀