science gpa

[frentist]

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I am currently finishing pre req courses through a informal post bacc program. As it stand my science gpa can be a 2.86 by me taking 2 science classes or I can take 3 classes to get a 2.91. Does this difference in gpa make a huge difference? Or should I focus in on getting a higher DAT score and volunteering/purse a research opportunity. I have not taken the DAT yet and I have over 500 hours of volunteering and 150 hours of shadowing. I work full time as well.

Thank you for your responses.

 

[gorilla2896]

Definitely take the three science classes, you should try and aim for an above 3.0 GPA/22 DAT at least to expect interviews. Volunteer and shadowing hours look good though.

 

[frentist]

Definitely take the three science classes, you should try and aim for an above 3.0 GPA/22 DAT at least to expect interviews. Volunteer and shadowing hours look good though.

The thing is i won't be able to get a 3.0 even if I wanted too because those are the last 3 classes I can possible take, I am done with school this spring. So I guess my goal should be to get the highest DAT score possible and show consistency in the different sections.

 

[Cthuluhoop]

Unfortunately, I don't think a high DAT score will offset a science GPA below a 3.0. A high DAT can make up for a lacking GPA, but only to a certain degree. Did you have an upward trend in your GPA and what is your overall GPA?

Only thing I can think of is do a masters program and get a very high graduate GPA and a high DAT score. If you're going to fund the masters program on student loans, then carefully consider dentistry and look at other careers. Masters programs are very expensive

 

[frentist]

Unfortunately, I don't think a high DAT score will offset a science GPA below a 3.0. A high DAT can make up for a lacking GPA, but only to a certain degree. Did you have an upward trend in your GPA and what is your overall GPA?

Only thing I can think of is do a masters program and get a very high graduate GPA and a high DAT score. If you're going to fund the masters program on student loans, then carefully consider dentistry and look at other careers. Masters programs are very expensive

I am non traditional candidate, i have a health science degree and I graduated with a cumulative 2.9 and science gap of a 2.2 in 2017. Through my informal post bacc my cumulative gpa is 3.1 and my science gap can be a 2.87 by the end of this current spring spring semester. my gap is a upward trend.

 

[zToothinator]

I am currently finishing pre req courses through a informal post bacc program. As it stand my science gpa can be a 2.86 by me taking 2 science classes or I can take 3 classes to get a 2.91. Does this difference in gpa make a huge difference? Or should I focus in on getting a higher DAT score and volunteering/purse a research opportunity. I have not taken the DAT yet and I have over 500 hours of volunteering and 150 hours of shadowing. I work full time as well.

Thank you for your responses.

Do the 2.86 and 2.91 include your undergrad GPA? If not, I’m pretty sure post-bac programs include undergrad courses in the GPA calculations for AADSAS.

 

[frentist]

Do the 2.86 and 2.91 include your undergrad GPA? If not, I’m pretty sure post-bac programs include undergrad courses in the GPA calculations for AADSAS.

the 2.86 or 2.91 are my projected undergrad science GPA after this spring semester where I finish 2 classes or 3 classes.

 

[TheWholeTooth99]

Yeah, I'd say your best chances are with a 1 or 2 year master's program depending on how many credits you'd need to get that sgpa above 3.0. You can apply with those stats and try to get a high DAT, maybe you'd get something, but it's probably pretty doubtful. Master's programs can be helpful if you do well in them.

 

[doc toothache]

With regular reading glasses, it may be hard to tell the difference between the two gpas.

 

[jilingula26]

Unfortunately, I don't think a high DAT score will offset a science GPA below a 3.0. A high DAT can make up for a lacking GPA, but only to a certain degree. Did you have an upward trend in your GPA and what is your overall GPA?

Only thing I can think of is do a masters program and get a very high graduate GPA and a high DAT score. If you're going to fund the masters program on student loans, then carefully consider dentistry and look at other careers. Masters programs are very expensive

Despite my low overall GPA and much lower sGPA (stats in signature), I managed to get 2 interviews this cycle and I also got accepted into both. I DO think that scoring really high on your DAT helps, but like the person above me said, it will not compensate for everything related to your GPA. That being said, I did a formal post-bac and did really well, and I think this ultimately gave me the best chance at even receiving interviews this cycle. I would look into both post-bac and master programs, but some schools may favor master programs over a post-bac because of the degree of difficulty. Aside from academics, just be as well-rounded of an applicant as possible and stay involved with as many EC's as you can. Good luck!!

 

[frentist]

Despite my low overall GPA and much lower sGPA (stats in signature), I managed to get 2 interviews this cycle and I also got accepted into both. I DO think that scoring really high on your DAT helps, but like the person above me said, it will not compensate for everything related to your GPA. That being said, I did a formal post-bac and did really well, and I think this ultimately gave me the best chance at even receiving interviews this cycle. I would look into both post-bac and master programs, but some schools may favor master programs over a post-bac because of the degree of difficulty. Aside from academics, just be as well-rounded of an applicant as possible and stay involved with as many EC's as you can. Good luck!!

That awesome to hear, congrats on your success. I would look into a formal master program in the future because at this point I will have finished all of my prereqs.

 

[Iroh]

That awesome to hear, congrats on your success. I would look into a formal master program in the future because at this point I will have finished all of my prereqs.

You can go back and take upper division sciences to boost your sGpa. They don’t need to be pre reqs.

As long as it’s something relevant, they’re always an option.


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[frentist]

You can go back and take upper division sciences to boost your sGpa. They don’t need to be pre reqs.

As long as it’s something relevant, they’re always an option.


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the thing is all of the dental schools I have contacted have said that any biology class I take has to be related to the human health and the university I am at currently doing my informal post bacc doesn't offer enough human health biology classes each semester. Also I few of them have stated that they only considered classes on their recommended lists.

 

[Iroh]

the thing is all of the dental schools I have contacted have said that any biology class I take has to be related to the human health and the university I am at currently doing my informal post bacc doesn't offer enough human health biology classes each semester. Also I few of them have stated that they only considered classes on their recommended lists.

Yeah, like I said, they have to be relevant. Same thing happened to me, I ran out of potential courses so I opted for an SMP.

It all worked out in the end so just gotta keep trekking.


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