Should I bother applying right now?

[toothfairy2000]

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Hey everyone!
I just graduated undergrad and I'm not sure if I should apply to dental school this cycle. I'm going to be doing a masters starting in the fall and I was thinking about possibly applying this cycle and sending my updated transcript after I finish the first semester of my masters. The problem is, I have a sub 3.0 GPA, but my DAT score is competitive. I was thinking about applying to RSDM, Western, Roseman, and LECOM so I can get my application out there and if I don't get in, I can say I'm a re-applicant next cycle.
Do you think doing this would hurt me more than help me?

Thanks!

 

[HookahLungs]

Hey everyone!
I just graduated undergrad and I'm not sure if I should apply to dental school this cycle. I'm going to be doing a masters starting in the fall and I was thinking about possibly applying this cycle and sending my updated transcript after I finish the first semester of my masters. The problem is, I have a sub 3.0 GPA, but my DAT score is competitive. I was thinking about applying to RSDM, Western, Roseman, and LECOM so I can get my application out there and if I don't get in say I'm a re-applicant next cycle.
Do you think doing this would hurt me more than help me?

Thanks!

I think you should apply. If it's a 2.9, you're bound to get into those schools of your DAT makes up for the gpa and if you have a bunch of extra curriculars

 

[toothfairy2000]

Thanks @HookahLungs

any other opinons? 🙂

 

[HookahLungs]

Thanks @HookahLungs

any other opinons? 🙂

Just make sure u don't forget that the DAT scores have to be within 2 years of application, so it would be best to apply now in case they aren't accepted next year.

 

[bluemoon27]

Apply early! I am in the exact same boat and will do that too

 

[toothfairy2000]

Just make sure u don't forget that the DAT scores have to be within 2 years of application, so it would be best to apply now in case they aren't accepted next year.

yeah thanks! I'll be alright since I took them in january.

 

[dbd]

Question: is there any advantage/disadvantage for being a re-applicant?

 

[sjv]

Question: is there any advantage/disadvantage for being a re-applicant?

The only disadvantage is if you don't improve your application from one cycle to the next.

 

[jacexunmons]

The only disadvantage is if you don't improve your application from one cycle to the next.

 

[dentalWorks]

Hey everyone!
I just graduated undergrad and I'm not sure if I should apply to dental school this cycle. I'm going to be doing a masters starting in the fall and I was thinking about possibly applying this cycle and sending my updated transcript after I finish the first semester of my masters. The problem is, I have a sub 3.0 GPA, but my DAT score is competitive. I was thinking about applying to RSDM, Western, Roseman, and LECOM so I can get my application out there and if I don't get in, I can say I'm a re-applicant next cycle.
Do you think doing this would hurt me more than help me?

Thanks!

give it a try, who knows

 

[bluemoon27]

also they give u 3 schools free to send the app to if you qualify for the Financial Assistance thing. So if you apply to those 3, you will only shell out the cost of their secondaries. So I say give it a try, you wont be putting yourself in too much debt and at the same time, can be considered a reapplicant next cycle