The Under 3.0 Club part 02

[mashinka]

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haha...i have been reading this thread to my extreme content. after spending countless hours reading all the 3.5-3.6 GPA's that are getting rejection letters its nice to hear from some people on my side of the tracks.
BUT, still havent seen any real success stories....are there any out there?

 

[reagansmash]

I definitely belong in this club!
I graduated with a B.S. in Zoology-biomedical sciences from a large state school. My GPA was less than desirable...I had a lot of obstacles as an undergrad and lost my footing. The majority of my classes were science courses...my overall GPA is 2.6. I took the DAT last summer and got an 18AA. Right now I'm working on a business degree (I'll graduate next May with my business degree). I plan on re-taking the DAT after my finals in May. I study about 2 hours a day. Last June I had pretty much everything ready to submit and I chickened out because I knew I'd get rejected, even by my state school!
I plan on applying this cycle...I have a bit more confidence in myself. I had talked things over with the dentists I shadow and they have been a major source of support! My biggest problem will be getting a LOR from science professors. The school I currently attend doesn't have a committee...and I haven't taken a science course since last spring. So right now I'm up a creek as far as that goes!
My shadowing and community service hours are pretty good. I work 2 jobs, one full time and one part time.
I was always scared looking at this forum. So many 3.5+ GPAs...kinda intimidating!

 

[dmddream]

If i made it any one can. Just show dedication.

GPA:2.7 undergrad, 3.6 masters, 2.9 cumulative
DAT: AA:21, TS:22, PAT: 18
With tons of dental experience as a dental assistant and dental research.

 

[Docplaque]

Im new to this so bear with me.

 

[Docplaque]

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[asurakyo]

I need some help from this club as well
Right now overall and science gpa aren't that great.
Only program that I'm eligible to apply is a low gpa required master program for biology, which requires thesis by the end of the program.
I'm currently at CC retaking some of the courses and due to financial problem an extension program(taking classes after earning B.S./B.A at 4 year university) won't be an option for me).
My questions are:
Is better to find a post bac? or just continue with applying for masters?
No DAT's yet and dental shadowing starting this week.....
My colleague suggested doing masters will be more beneficial due to harder course of biology classes and research experience.
Also I'm planning on taking microbiology and physiology at CC but as you would know, those are classes specifically mostly for pre-nurses. Would taking those classes still consider as part of sGpa?

 

[Docplaque]

You should definetly retake all prereqs that you got Cs in. Thats what im doing. And I've started a masters program and I think that this will prove that I'm qualified to take advanced graduate classes in biology. Hope this helps, me staying in my current job isn't an option. I have to become a dentist.

 

[zpere003]

You should definetly retake all prereqs that you got Cs in. Thats what im doing. And I've started a masters program and I think that this will prove that I'm qualified to take advanced graduate classes in biology. Hope this helps, me staying in my current job isn't an option. I have to become a dentist.

can you retake prerequ after graduation? will it count towards gpa?

 

[YoungGregory]

So if I graduate with a 3.1 would it be more benefical for me to just do a post bacc and raise my ugrad GPA, or get a masters? I was just reading that there was a 50% increase in enrollees with a masters degree during the 08' cycle. Would doing a 1 year masters program be a better choice? I'm a URM if that means anything(AA male).


thanks

 

[CANgnome]

you can take courses at a 4 year degree granting college to redo those courses

 

[Bluetooth07]

Ok guys here is my situation:

I'm about to start my fourth year of college at UTSA. According to my adviser, I satisfied their requirement to graduate. Right now, I'm sitting at 2.53, and I just applied for the Kaplan Program to prepare myself for the DAT. The only biology class I need to take that is required for dental school is biochemistry (which I am taking in the Fall 10'). I have work two summers at a dental office.

What should I do now?

 

[userah]

Ok guys here is my situation:

I'm about to start my fourth year of college at UTSA. According to my adviser, I satisfied their requirement to graduate. Right now, I'm sitting at 2.53, and I just applied for the Kaplan Program to prepare myself for the DAT. The only biology class I need to take that is required for dental school is biochemistry (which I am taking in the Fall 10'). I have work two summers at a dental office.

What should I do now?

even with a phenomenal DAT score, that GPA is going to hurt your chances of scoring interviews quite a bit. You need to start thinking about masters or post-bacc program post graduation.

 

[Bluetooth07]

even with a phenomenal DAT score, that GPA is going to hurt your chances of scoring interviews quite a bit. You need to start thinking about masters or post-bacc program post graduation.

How do post-bacc programs work and where can I find this program?

 

[userah]

I believe post-bacc programs allow you to retake the courses you didn't do so hot in and replace your grade. From my understanding and from talking to a dean or two at a dental school, they prefer masters over post-bacc. Doing post-bacc just tells them that the second time around, you can do better. What they'd rather see is whether or not you can handle courses similar to what you'll take in dental school; ie Masters program.

If you consider masters programs, look into programs that are affiliated with dental school. For example, masters program allowing you to take dental courses. Nothing shows committee that you're capable of succeeding in dental school like doing well in dental courses. Gamble though so think wisely

I'd also suggest hitting up a dental school that you'd really like to go to. Schedule a meeting with the dean there and discuss what your options are and what he suggests.

Good luck!

 

[Bluetooth07]

Are letter(s) of recommendation useful? The doctors I works a couple of years ago were willing to write LoR is I will still willing to pursue a dental career.

 

[broken tooth]

I definitely belong in this club. Hopefully everyone is excited about the upcoming cycle!

 

[Docplaque]

Ok guys here is my situation:

I'm about to start my fourth year of college at UTSA. According to my adviser, I satisfied their requirement to graduate. Right now, I'm sitting at 2.53, and I just applied for the Kaplan Program to prepare myself for the DAT. The only biology class I need to take that is required for dental school is biochemistry (which I am taking in the Fall 10'). I have work two summers at a dental office.

What should I do now?

I completly agree, you should defenitely consider going for a Masters degree rather than a post bacc. I think post bacc are for ppl who dint have science backgrounds and need the classes or for ppl with 2.8-3.5 gpa who with 30 hours can pull their gpa up to a 3.0-3.4. I was in the same boat, I graduated with a 2.6. Worked for a year and I'm enrolled in a masters program with the college of basic sciences and the college of engineering. So I've been in your situation. You've shadowed a dentist so you're positive its what you want to do, so go for it!!!🙂

 

[DrReese]

Just so you guys know, there are dental schools out there that do not mind repeats. I know at UMKC if you repeat a class, they recalculate your GPA with the latest grade...Also, I believe UMDNJ will look at your last two years more closely if they were significantly better than your first two. I goofed off in undergrad, had a child (who is my inspiration and light of my life), had 2 Fs on my transcript, and was able to get acceptances from two out of the 3 schools I applied to. My AADSAS gpa was barely over 3.0 and science gpa was 2.9, but my last 2 years of coursework were all in the 3.5-4.0 range. I wrote a personal statement that explained EVERYTHING...I graduated in 2008 and have been working full time at a life science company. While I was working, I took advantage of the tuition reimbursement and retook Orgo 1 and lab (got a C and a D+ the first time) and took Orgo 2 for the first time over the summer and the fall....Got A, A, B in that order. My DAT scores were average, no 20s for me....I believe I WILLED myself into school. One of my interviews went terrible ( I was literally in tears) and I still got accepted. Point blank getting into school with a lower GPA is possible. You have to make up for it in your personal statement. You have to make that admissions committee want to meet you in person. Good luck! I am living proof that it is possible.👍

 

[reagansmash]

Point blank getting into school with a lower GPA is possible. You have to make up for it in your personal statement. You have to make that admissions committee want to meet you in person. Good luck! I am living proof that it is possible.👍

I agree with DrReese on the personal statement...I went in and talked with one of my professors. She told me that the personal statement has become almost as important as your GPA. It's your time to explain yourself and whatever shortcomings you might have. Not going to lie, I'm still really nervous about my application. I have some really strong areas, but my GPA will be my biggest hurdle.

 

[YoungGregory]

I guess it's about that time of year guys.. Where is everyone applying to?

 

[BruinDentist]

I guess it's about that time of year guys.. Where is everyone applying to?

In order of preference:

UCLA
UCSF
UoP
UPenn
Detriot Mercy
UMichigan
Temple
Tufts
NYU
USC
Western

Columbia, Buffalo, Boston, and Nova were on my list, but I only recently realized that they want 3 LoR's from professors instead of 2. Stupid mistake on my part, but hopefully 11 schools will be enough. Nervous and excited at the same time. Good luck to everyone!

 

[smstanle]

Congrats! just curious, are you a Tenn resident? someone told me to not apply there unless I was a resident

 

[CANgnome]

as a canadian, i am applying to tufts, nyu, boston, case, detroit mercy, nova, and columbia for now. Maybe add more later.

Not expecting a pre-december interview even if I did send my app in early due to GPA. Post academic update I should get a 3.36/3.18/3.11, and a straight A Master's. Hopefully add a good DAT, I will get into BU or NYU.

 

[pogue]

I finished up my masters program in May. I finished up with a 3.4, so I could have done a little better but we did have another kid in the middle of my second semester- the day before an exam. Oh well. Can't plan everything perfectly.

My overall GPA was 2.37 and now it's probably about 2.40. It would literally take me another 5 years of solid work to get it above 3.0 so I will forever be an under 3.0.

I finished up my application. I am applying to 4 schools, and I think I will get into 1 (but that's all I need).

For anyone wondering what you should do with your horrible academic record, I would go visit your local dean of admissions. Let him/her examine your transcript. Mine pretty much told me exactly what I had to do and I followed his advice to a T. I feel like he's going to drag me over the finish line of this marathon.

Good luck to all of my fellow under 3.0'ers.

Respectfully yours,
-The guy with the lowest GPA 👍👍

 

[dctim211]

Finished college with a 2.9 (majored in Bio). Just finished 3 semesters + 1 summer session (full-time upper div bio) and got a 4.0. Applying to 20 schools. I think my SciGPA is now around a 3.35.

I'm posting not to self-promote but to say that this thread, and everyone that contributes, has really helped keep me moving forward these past 3 years. Hopefully people keep contributing so those of us out there that may have messed up in the past but still wanting to get into Dental school can have a place to look/be inspired by.

Good luck everyone.

 

[horns1011]

How do post-bacc programs work and where can I find this program?

Bluetooth07, I just graduated from UT, practically in the same boat as you and I just applied to a post-bacc program at UT-Dallas. You still have time to apply to it, i think the deadline is July1st, but I dont know how much more they will accepting this late in the summer. They take applicants for the spring semester as well. Here is the link......

http://www.utdallas.edu/pre-health/prospective/post_bacc.htm

 

[rippinitez]

great thread

 

[jirotrom]

Bluetooth07, I just graduated from UT, practically in the same boat as you and I just applied to a post-bacc program at UT-Dallas. You still have time to apply to it, i think the deadline is July1st, but I dont know how much more they will accepting this late in the summer. They take applicants for the spring semester as well. Here is the link......

http://www.utdallas.edu/pre-health/prospective/post_bacc.htm

im in this program... good stuff

 

[kalyv]

i'm going to be a senior undergrad in the fall, and i turned in my aadsas last week. i have a 3.05 science gpa and 3.36 cum gpa, putting my non science gpa somewhere around a 3.8. i got a 21 in all sections on my DAT's except 19 in QR and 22 in RC, and have a good number of extracurriculars/shadowing experience. i applied to 14 schools mostly around the east coast.

i guess i just didn't know what i wanted to do until i shadowed a dentist, so my science grades are just straight B's because i didn't put a lot of effort in my classes.

i'm just so nervous!!! i want to know that im not throwing thousands of dollars down the drain! i want to go to maryland and am a resident, do you think i have a shot?? otherwise i need to start looking into a masters or postbac program even though i would kill to just go straight into dental school because thats what i want to do with my life. i will keep everyone posted as to supplementary apps, interview updates, etc........holllllaaa!

also i would trullyyyy appreciate honest feedback!!! and if anyone has any questions for me lemme know

 

[Rubber Dam Man]

i'm going to be a senior undergrad in the fall, and i turned in my aadsas last week. i have a 3.05 science gpa and 3.36 cum gpa, putting my non science gpa somewhere around a 3.8. i got a 21 in all sections on my DAT's except 19 in QR and 22 in RC, and have a good number of extracurriculars/shadowing experience. i applied to 14 schools mostly around the east coast.

i guess i just didn't know what i wanted to do until i shadowed a dentist, so my science grades are just straight B's because i didn't put a lot of effort in my classes.

i'm just so nervous!!! i want to know that im not throwing thousands of dollars down the drain! i want to go to maryland and am a resident, do you think i have a shot?? otherwise i need to start looking into a masters or postbac program even though i would kill to just go straight into dental school because thats what i want to do with my life. i will keep everyone posted as to supplementary apps, interview updates, etc........holllllaaa!

also i would trullyyyy appreciate honest feedback!!! and if anyone has any questions for me lemme know

I sort of have similar stats and MD has been by number one choice. I have 10 years of experience working as a Dental Tech and 2 years working as a Certified Dental Assistant. I have been waitlisted at MD for the past 3 years. I was always told to complete a Masters Degree and I am finally wrapping that up this year and hopefully this will be my ticket in. So my recommendation to you would be to look for a one year masters program in some sort of biology - knock that out and you will be good to go. DATs look great!

 

[SMB6]

I feel really down today reading all the stats from last year. Jeez if I just knew I wanted to be a dentist from the being of college and didnt party so much. How are these people able to have a normal college life with the 3.9s and 24 DATs. Man I am such a hater of the 3.2s and above today.

How do you all stay positive during this process?

There have to be more under 3 people getting in and not reporting on predent, right?

Is anyone thinking about applying to the new D schools this cycle? Do you think we have a chance or do you think they are going to be really picky?

 

[dctim211]

I finished up my masters program in May. I finished up with a 3.4, so I could have done a little better but we did have another kid in the middle of my second semester- the day before an exam. Oh well. Can't plan everything perfectly.

My overall GPA was 2.37 and now it's probably about 2.40. It would literally take me another 5 years of solid work to get it above 3.0 so I will forever be an under 3.0.

I finished up my application. I am applying to 4 schools, and I think I will get into 1 (but that's all I need).

For anyone wondering what you should do with your horrible academic record, I would go visit your local dean of admissions. Let him/her examine your transcript. Mine pretty much told me exactly what I had to do and I followed his advice to a T. I feel like he's going to drag me over the finish line of this marathon.

Good luck to all of my fellow under 3.0'ers.

Respectfully yours,
-The guy with the lowest GPA 👍👍

Congrats on both the newborn and your finishing your masters program. Good luck this application cycle?

Any former sub-3.0ers out there that will be starting dental school this fall? With so many people feeling down, I think it would be helpful to all to hear some success stories!

 

[deleted155778]

I finished up my masters program in May. I finished up with a 3.4, so I could have done a little better but we did have another kid in the middle of my second semester- the day before an exam. Oh well. Can't plan everything perfectly.

My overall GPA was 2.37 and now it's probably about 2.40. It would literally take me another 5 years of solid work to get it above 3.0 so I will forever be an under 3.0.

I finished up my application. I am applying to 4 schools, and I think I will get into 1 (but that's all I need).

For anyone wondering what you should do with your horrible academic record, I would go visit your local dean of admissions. Let him/her examine your transcript. Mine pretty much told me exactly what I had to do and I followed his advice to a T. I feel like he's going to drag me over the finish line of this marathon.

Good luck to all of my fellow under 3.0'ers.

Respectfully yours,
-The guy with the lowest GPA 👍👍

I had my university's pre-health committee interview earlier today. Their official response was that they didn't feel confident enough to successfully endorse me as a candidate to dental school. I'm plagued with doubts right now whether or not I have been wasting the past few years of my life pursuing a hopeless dream. I had a spotty undergraduate GPA to begin with and I should have seized this opportunity with my masters program but as of right now, I have a 3.37 with no good excuse and no real progress with my research project. They completely annihilated me. I should have prepared better, I guess. Feeling so dejected. Sucks.

Based off this interview, if they supported me as a candidate, they would have written a recommendation letter on my behalf and submitted it to the dental schools I was interested in. It's not a lost cause by any means. I can just as well apply after finding my own letters of recommendation but I will just be faced with these questions once again. Perhaps they were a bit harsher knowing their own program and the graduate faculty.

I guess I had somehow worked up the idea that I had a decent shot at gaining acceptance my first time applying so this was a huge reality check.

I feel that I have squandered the past two years in this program. I was handed a golden opportunity to apply myself and produce a stellar GPA but I only have a 3.37. I'm still plagued with a mediocre academic performance. Makes me doubt myself and whether or not I could cut it. I've been very unsatisfied with my program so far and perhaps I was a bit too honest in my interview about my feelings. I'm faced with either persevering and pushing toward completion of my current degree or calling it quits and apologizing for wasting everyone's (my faculty advisor's time). I'm mostly troubled because I feel that I have taken advantage of my professor's kindness towards me and that I wasted this opportunity.

Oo. Can you sense the negativity? hah

 

[oae]

I was in the same situation with my Masters program.

Its the worst feeling in the world to give up. Not just on your self, but on those who had helped you along the way.

Well, I decided to give up and move on to a Dental Post-Bacc program. I just wasnt happy with my research or the programs structure, and when I discovered another academic opportunity, I knew it was time to leave.

Dont drag yourself through something miserable. It doesn't help anybody, particularly yourself. Move on and find something new and different. Something that will inspire you to do well academically.

Besides, itll be really tough to continue putting on a smile around the pre-health committee professors with blatantly rejected you a letter.

 

[HopefulDDStobe]

I had my university's pre-health committee interview earlier today. Their official response was that they didn't feel confident enough to successfully endorse me as a candidate to dental school. I'm plagued with doubts right now whether or not I have been wasting the past few years of my life pursuing a hopeless dream. I had a spotty undergraduate GPA to begin with and I should have seized this opportunity with my masters program but as of right now, I have a 3.37 with no good excuse and no real progress with my research project. They completely annihilated me. I should have prepared better, I guess. Feeling so dejected. Sucks.

Based off this interview, if they supported me as a candidate, they would have written a recommendation letter on my behalf and submitted it to the dental schools I was interested in. It's not a lost cause by any means. I can just as well apply after finding my own letters of recommendation but I will just be faced with these questions once again. Perhaps they were a bit harsher knowing their own program and the graduate faculty.

I guess I had somehow worked up the idea that I had a decent shot at gaining acceptance my first time applying so this was a huge reality check.

I feel that I have squandered the past two years in this program. I was handed a golden opportunity to apply myself and produce a stellar GPA but I only have a 3.37. I'm still plagued with a mediocre academic performance. Makes me doubt myself and whether or not I could cut it. I've been very unsatisfied with my program so far and perhaps I was a bit too honest in my interview about my feelings. I'm faced with either persevering and pushing toward completion of my current degree or calling it quits and apologizing for wasting everyone's (my faculty advisor's time). I'm mostly troubled because I feel that I have taken advantage of my professor's kindness towards me and that I wasted this opportunity.

Oo. Can you sense the negativity? hah

wow, are they allow to do that? In my school you are REQUIRED to do a committee letter. My GPA isn't the best but I went through a couple of interviews and my prehealth advisor received all of my letter of recommendations, there was also a longggg list of questionnaires that I had to answer, including telling them my GPA etc. They never said anything about my grade..He keeps telling us students that it is required to have the committee letter, I did not realize that they can reject you. I hope they don't do this to me last minute.

Sorry that they did this to you..not everyone in my school have a committee letter, perhaps you can apply without it?

 

[MrToothfairy]

Has there been anyone who was able to get into a dental school with a gpa in the range of 2.5-3.0 without the need for more schooling?

 

[zdlee]

Hi guys, finally found the right boat for me! Undergrad GPA 2.5, didn't work as hard as I should have and majored in non-science. Now 6 years later and having had work and life experience finally decided to pursue a fulfilling career in dentistry. I need to take pre-req science courses, which will hopefully bring up GPA. I might spend the next 1-1.5yrs for the prereqs, which I need to ace and worth the extra time, and also to strengthen my science background and prep for DATs. Now my question is, post bacc. or masters, and what is the difference between the two? Can I just take the pre-reqs (approx. 32 credits), fulfilling the application requirements and move on with the DS app.? I want to spend as little time on these science courses, but also want to take as much time as I need to do what I have to do.

Are there any good DAT self-help/online instructors/tutors/books/DVDs/audio...etc. you guys recommend?

Also I need a good dictionary/reference book for medical/dental terms.

 

[stumblebee]

delete

 

[biorenaissance]

First post on this forum, I've seen a lot of helpful information and registered right away.

I am going to be a 2nd year bio sci major at UCI in the Fall and have royally messed up my first year at UCI due to poor decision making and I am looking for some guidance/advice from you guys in regards to pursuing a dental career.

Fall2k9:
Bio93 (DNA to Organisms): C-
Chem1A (GChem): F
Math2A (Calculus): D+
Psych9A (Psych Fundamentals): D+

Winter2k10:
Bio94 (Organisms to Ecosystems): A
Chem 1A retake: B
Soc41 (General Ed): A-
Psych9C (Psych Fundamentals): B

Spring2k10:

Writing 39B: B+
Chem1B (Gchem): C+
Chem1LB (lab): C
Anthro2A (General Ed): B-

cumulative GPA: 2.6

4 retakes are allowed that replace the grade for GPA. C- and below only. What do now?

You will be fine!!!! That being said, these next 2 years will count the most before you apply. You need to shoot for straight As or a 3.7 each semester at the very least. If you want this it is yours. Try and max out hours per semester sophomore and junior to boost GPA as well then you can slack senior. My second semester cumgpa was 1.0 I now have a 3.1 and should have a 3.3-3.4 by the time I apply (failures included)

 

[dentaldawg32]

You will be fine!!!! That being said, these next 2 years will count the most before you apply. You need to shoot for straight As or a 3.7 each semester at the very least. If you want this it is yours. Try and max out hours per semester sophomore and junior to boost GPA as well then you can slack senior. My second semester cumgpa was 1.0 I now have a 3.1 and should have a 3.3-3.4 by the time I apply (failures included)

haha i like this advice. "You'll be fine! Just get straight A's for the next two years!"

 

[longhornpride]

I had my university's pre-health committee interview earlier today. Their official response was that they didn't feel confident enough to successfully endorse me as a candidate to dental school. I'm plagued with doubts right now whether or not I have been wasting the past few years of my life pursuing a hopeless dream. I had a spotty undergraduate GPA to begin with and I should have seized this opportunity with my masters program but as of right now, I have a 3.37 with no good excuse and no real progress with my research project. They completely annihilated me. I should have prepared better, I guess. Feeling so dejected. Sucks.

Based off this interview, if they supported me as a candidate, they would have written a recommendation letter on my behalf and submitted it to the dental schools I was interested in. It's not a lost cause by any means. I can just as well apply after finding my own letters of recommendation but I will just be faced with these questions once again. Perhaps they were a bit harsher knowing their own program and the graduate faculty.

I guess I had somehow worked up the idea that I had a decent shot at gaining acceptance my first time applying so this was a huge reality check.

I feel that I have squandered the past two years in this program. I was handed a golden opportunity to apply myself and produce a stellar GPA but I only have a 3.37. I'm still plagued with a mediocre academic performance. Makes me doubt myself and whether or not I could cut it. I've been very unsatisfied with my program so far and perhaps I was a bit too honest in my interview about my feelings. I'm faced with either persevering and pushing toward completion of my current degree or calling it quits and apologizing for wasting everyone's (my faculty advisor's time). I'm mostly troubled because I feel that I have taken advantage of my professor's kindness towards me and that I wasted this opportunity.

Oo. Can you sense the negativity? hah

Ummmm... I don't want to be mean, but tell your pre-health committee to f*ck off. You have a 3.37, not a 2.5. Are you going to sit here and cry about your committee rejection or are you going to figure out a way to pursue your dream? 99% of people in this thread would trade spots with you in a heartbeat. There are LOTS of people who get in with a 3.3ish gpa. I happen to be one of them.

You didn't waste anyones time. Matter of fact, they wasted your time. I would raise hell if my pre-health committee refused to write me a letter. What are you paying tuition for? It's your schools job to provide you a good education and to help you in every way to achieve your goal. Quit being negative or no one is going to believe in you.

And a 3.37 is nothing to be ashamed of. For Christ's sake... have some pride in yourself.

 

[spatel88]

im in a really bad situation im about to enter my senior year of college. My major is Bio and as of right now i have a GPA of 2.3. I am totaly lost and confused on what to do but i do know that i want to be come a dentist. My questions to everyone is what should i do next i see everyone is suggesting to do a post bac program but realisticly speaking will i be able to get into a masters program or a post bac program with this low gpa

 

[Docplaque]

Don't give up on that dream!!! How many hours have you taken? What is your science gpa?

 

[biorenaissance]

im in a really bad situation im about to enter my senior year of college. My major is Bio and as of right now i have a GPA of 2.3. I am totaly lost and confused on what to do but i do know that i want to be come a dentist. My questions to everyone is what should i do next i see everyone is suggesting to do a post bac program but realisticly speaking will i be able to get into a masters program or a post bac program with this low gpa

I would extend undergrad or add minor or major

 

[BOOS]

Hi everybody,

What do you think my chances are in getting into dental school, and what schools do you think i should apply for to raise my chances of acceptance.

GPA overall: 3.89
Science GPA: 3.00
I got Cs in my general Chem and Bio I and B in Organic I and Bio II and going to take Organic II in fall and hoping to make an A in that also.

I also wanted to ask If it is possible to apply for the 2011 fall class and submit my application this fall even though i haven't taken organic II until the end of fall of 2010.

Please let me know as soon as you can

THANKS SO MUCH🙄

 

[BOOS]

Hey, I am very glad to hear your story, because my situation is kind of the same as you. I was in a community college for the first two years and wasn't that serious and my science GPA is around 3 or 2.9 but after coming to university I have managed to have all A and B in my biology and other science classes and my GPA is 3.89 right now. I am going to take the DAT in august.
So do you think i have a chance of getting into a school? also is there anyway you could let me look at your personal statement or you could tell me how to write it up?

I really appreciate your help! 🙂

 

[slm266]

Hi everybody,

What do you think my chances are in getting into dental school, and what schools do you think i should apply for to raise my chances of acceptance.

GPA overall: 3.89
Science GPA: 3.00
I got Cs in my general Chem and Bio I and B in Organic I and Bio II and going to take Organic II in fall and hoping to make an A in that also.

I also wanted to ask If it is possible to apply for the 2011 fall class and submit my application this fall even though i haven't taken organic II until the end of fall of 2010.

THANKS SO MUCH🙄

I think it'd be a waste of money. You haven't shown dental schools that you can handle a heavy science load. You'll need to bust your butt your senior year to change the direction of your major. Have you taken the DAT yet? I assume not w/o ochem II and in your case I would strongly recommend not. With your science gpa you only have 1 shot at the DAT and you need to kill it.

 

[BOOS]

Well i have not taken the DAT yet 🙁 but your response really made me sad like i have no chance of getting in?

Well I went through alot for my first two years that i was taking the science classes, financially and emotionally!!! but still managed to bring up my GPA in university....

do you think i should retake the sciences? I am taking the DAT in end of August but planning to study hard for it.....

Let me know what you think?

 

[LaughingGas]

Well i have not taken the DAT yet 🙁 but your response really made me sad like i have no chance of getting in?

Well I went through alot for my first two years that i was taking the science classes, financially and emotionally!!! but still managed to bring up my GPA in university....

do you think i should retake the sciences? I am taking the DAT in end of August but planning to study hard for it.....

Let me know what you think?

good job for bringing ur gpa. if u didnt get below a C- I wouldnt retake the classes specially if u r still in undergrad, with plenty of science classes to take. From what I've seen in the forums, with ur stats, you would have had a chance of getting in or an interview only if you applied early, like the beginning of july or so when the application starts, with everything prepared. With your DAT taken in august your application will be waited until then, and since you have to finish ochem, and your grades comes out near the end of december, your application will be in hold until then.
Yeah I would apply the next cycle..

 

[slm266]

Well i have not taken the DAT yet 🙁 but your response really made me sad like i have no chance of getting in?

Well I went through alot for my first two years that i was taking the science classes, financially and emotionally!!! but still managed to bring up my GPA in university....

do you think i should retake the sciences? I am taking the DAT in end of August but planning to study hard for it.....

Let me know what you think?

it just sounds like you've haven't done well in your science classes, and are trying to rush a DAT in your junior year before having taken ochemII and other classes. Sounds like a recipes for scoring a 17 TS on the DAT, and you mentioned that English is a 2nd language so RC may be difficult for you as well.

I'm just saying, the last thing you want to do is rush a dat without being prepared, doingcrappy on dat. Killing the DAT is the easiest way to help admission overlook a crappy freshman year.

I am applying during my senior year and i took the dat after already taking almost all my science classes including anatomy, physiology, cell bio, ecology, anatomy, molecular bio, oc I,II, gc I,II, biochem, genetics, ...
I'll have 6 months off before dental school starts, but I'm glad I took the dat when i was actually prepared.