Will I get in anywhere?

[dentalresearch]

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I graduated last year with a Biochem degree (gpa 2.6) (AA=16, a few 18s and a 15). I plan on retaking the DAT and actually studying for it. I've also done research at Harvard Dental and i'm now doing cancer research in boston. Is my GPA going to doom me? How well must I do on my retake. Please be honest, but gentle.
Thanks

 

[UBTom]

With a GPA of 2.6, you are going to have to do better on your DAT. At least a 20/20.

Are you doing research as a degree candidate (M.S. or Ph.D.) or as a lab technician? If you are a degree candidate (which means you are also taking courses), it would help your GPA situation immensely, assuming that you are doing well in the courses.

HTH.

 

[dentalresearch]

With a GPA of 2.6, you are going to have to do better on your DAT. At least a 20/20.

Are you doing research as a degree candidate (M.S. or Ph.D.) or as a lab technician? If you are a degree candidate (which means you are also taking courses), it would help your GPA situation immensely, assuming that you are doing well in the courses.

HTH.

I'm a research assistant doing clinical trial coordinating. Not part of a degree program. What schools typically cater to applicants with lower gpa's and higher DAT scores (assuming i retake and do better!). Also, do you recommend that i take a class or two at Northeastern or something to prove myself?
Thanks

 

[phosphorylation]

I'm a research assistant doing clinical trial coordinating. Not part of a degree program. What schools typically cater to applicants with lower gpa's and higher DAT scores (assuming i retake and do better!). Also, do you recommend that i take a class or two at Northeastern or something to prove myself?
Thanks

i would advise to do so yes. Finishing college with a biochem degree means you have done extensive work in the areas of molecular biochem, physical biochem, or basically advanced chemistry, which enables you to take advanced courses. I don't know, but if I were you, I would repeat maybe one or two advanced courses that I had screwed up in before, or on the other hand I would pick a couple of nice advanced courses i have never taken before, and ace them to be able to prove myself to the adcoms.

I wish you the best of luck.

phospho

 

[gatorfan99]

I am not sure if ANY school will take you.... You need to get some more classes under your belt, maybe a Masters in something. As far as the DAT is concern, I would aim for 20+ on all sections (try Kaplan or some sort of course).

After you retake the DAT (and do well on it) you could give it a shot at your local state school and at the big private schools: NYU, Columbia, Tufts, BU, etc.... Just be weary of comments about your past performance and have ready answers for them.

Good luck!

 

[Eddie830]

On top of doing better on your DAT, I would recommend you go for a Master's or PhD degree to better your chances.

 

[3rdMolarRoller]

On top of doing better on your DAT, I would recommend you go for a Master's or PhD degree to better your chances.

There is a problem here also...what masters program will accept a 2.6 Gpa?

So best bet is a post-bac program. Given your current stats I would save your $$$ and not bother applying

 

[onetoothleft]

I agree. I don't think you will get in this cycle. However, I do think that you could get accepted into a master's program. Or post-bacc. you would need to increase your grades and DAT score, both doable.