specializing & undergrad grades

[pdepapas]

I was wondering...when applying for specializations, how much do your undergrad grades matter? I already got accepted to dental school for the fall, and I have one more quarter of school to go. Most students let their grades drop a bit because they've already got accepted into dental, but could this affect them later on if they choose to apply for a specialization? If your transcript has mostly A's and this last quarter you get a C (and it will be your first)... do you think this looks bad because this shows that you slacked off?

Thank you for your input.

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[marshall]

there are a few recent threads about this already here. search for them. i think the final verdict is that some OMFS specialty programs require a minimum undergraduate GPA, especially the 6 year programs.

 

[ItsGavinC]

Given your situation, lots of As and a single C the final semester, I'd say it won't make much a difference at all when it comes to specialty programs. Remember, they are going to look at your level of involvment/leadership, class rank, and board scores prior to even thinking about your undergrad GPA.

Don't sweat it and have fun!

 

[UNLV OMS GUNNABE]

The nice thing is that you already have so many credits that one bad grade won't change your GPA that much. On the other hand, I could never handle a C and would at least put in a little more effort for the B. You've put in so much time already why not suck it up a little longer. I got one B at BYU and it was the spring before starting dental school so I slacked a little. Call it pride but to this day I regret that B.

 

[pdepapas]

Thanks for your replies.

I've decided to just suck it up for the last few days and try to ace my final like old times... Ithink it's true; it's a pride issue since we've all worked so hard in the past years... a couple more days of studying won't kill me. Thanks!

 

[SHAWNNYC1]

Are you kidding, you think a speciality is gonna look at your transcript for your final semester in college. You gotta be joking. Forget the class, go drink, party and get some ass.

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