What's Your Backup Plan?

[gig1dent]

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I have always wanted to be a dentist. However, with my GPA I feel that I have a weak chance of getting accepted. I'm taking the DAT next week and hoping for the best. I have been studying for it about two months now. But even if I get AA 20+ I would still be considered a weak to average applicant. I have a B.S in Biochemistry my oGPA is 3.2 and my sGPA is 3.0.
I have been looking for jobs, and guess what NO JOBS for entry level AT ALL.
So I was wondering what is your back plan if you don't get into dentistry?

 

[DentalGirl5]

Keep going 🙂 If anything goes wrong this cycle, take post-bacc classes, boost your GPA, retake DAT if necessary and you'll make it! Don't give up on your dreams. I read somewhere today that if Honey Boo Boo could become famous, you can do anything 😛 This really cheered me up!

 

[cacajuate]

There is no backup plan. This is what I want to do and I'm not stopping till it happens.

 

[DAT Destroyer]

There is no backup plan. This is what I want to do and I'm not stopping till it happens.

Hi Cacajuate!

Excellent attitude...and it will happen..Keep that attitude along with perseverance and you will get there. Life is full of obstacles this is just one of them.

Love your determination.

Nancy

 

[DAT Destroyer]

I have always wanted to be a dentist. However, with my GPA I feel that I have a weak chance of getting accepted. I'm taking the DAT next week and hoping for the best. I have been studying for it about two months now. But even if I get AA 20+ I would still be considered a weak to average applicant. I have a B.S in Biochemistry my oGPA is 3.2 and my sGPA is 3.0.
I have been looking for jobs, and guess what NO JOBS for entry level AT ALL.
So I was wondering what is your back plan if you don't get into dentistry?

There are schools that will consider a lesser sGPA with a high DAT score. Message me and I can give some advice. Don't give up on your dream. I have a student who tried for 5 years, she never quit. She found a few weeks ago she was accepted at NYU..Her sGPA was similar to yours.

Wishing you the best..

Nancy