I'm only a sophomore and got an A in organic chemistry in the fall, so I really think my GPA will rise before i graduate.
2007-01-31 12:24:42 · 13 answers · asked by Thomas M 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I'm a dentist.
On the surface, a 3.57 GPA is competitive for dental school (and for medical school, in case you're interested), provided you're attending a somewhat-reputable school. Yes, graduate schools consider your undergraduate institution. Additionally, schools will want to know, however, how you got that GPA. They will separate your science and your non-science grades, and they'll very likely isolate your pre-dental course grades too. If you're lacking in any of these, you might have trouble. Nonetheless, a 3.57 will almost certainly earn you an interview provided your DAT scores are competitive (e.g. 19 or higher).
By the way, congrats on your A in organic chemistry. The best grade I could muster in that miserable rote memorization course was a "B" (although I kicked-*** in physics--a thinking-man's course--to make up for it!).
2007-01-31 16:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is a very good GPA to have to apply to dental school but you need to have extracurriculum activities to make you stand out among the other applicants.
Remember, if you going to be a dentist, you got to be able to talk and relate to people sitting in your chair when you are working on their teeth.
Good Luck to You!
2007-01-31 13:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by John J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a good GPA but it really depends on what the average GPA is for the school you want to go to.
2007-01-31 12:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Terra T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending what school you go to, dental school is competitive to get in. 3.57 is a great GPA but other factors go into getting accepted.
2007-01-31 12:32:42 · answer #4 · answered by Passion 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
relies upon which college you're questioning of going to. The minimum can selection from 2.0 to 3.5, even in the adventure that your opportunities of moving into could be slender to none. in case you propose on stepping right into a competent college, i advise you improve your GPA in case you like much less opposition. lower back, it relies upon on which college you're attempting to get into. I understand what you're speaking approximately nevertheless. I used to get ninety's in intense college, yet my grades dropped severely via fact I grew to become conceited and lazy. It took some troublesome artwork, yet I have been given my grades up lower back. do no longer enable it get to you, you're nonetheless youthful. confirm you concentration and make your training your extensive form one priority. sturdy success.
2016-09-28 06:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is good enough for most schools, but DAT scores and having shadowed a dentist is pretty important. I hope you like working with your hands and don't mind people essentially saying they don't like you pretty much every day. It's a good career though.
2007-01-31 13:39:22 · answer #6 · answered by iu ryu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very good grade. Have you considered taking a psychology course to comfort fearful patients?
2007-01-31 13:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It also depends on the score you get on your dental school admissions test.
2007-01-31 12:28:17 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not--that equals a B+ to an A-, not bad. As you said, you think your grades are going to get even better--good for you :)
2007-01-31 12:28:39 · answer #9 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. But it's not all about GPA.
2007-01-31 12:32:02 · answer #10 · answered by Tom Heston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋