ms416 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 So I'm a recent graduate, and am looking to apply to dental schools during the next admission cycle. My stats are as follows: GPA: 1st yr: 3.56; 2nd yr: 3.58; 3rd yr: 3.82; 4th yr: 3.94; 5th yr: 3.94 cGPA: 3.77 (86.9%); lowest yr dropped: 3.82 (88.35%); best-2-years: 3.94 (91%) Canadian DAT score: 24AA (Bio/Chem/RC: 22/26/24) 25PAT ECS: Various volunteering experiences (in various healthcare settings, at-risk communities; mentoring services; etc); limited shadowing experience; diverse employment experiences such as graphic designer, research assistant, university residence services etc; Research: 3rd author on a publication and 1000+ hours of research (multiple publications on the way) ***It is worth noting that my shadowing experience was acquired abroad (Currently trying to find shadowing opportunities in ON, but having a hard time) I realize that my GPA is fairly low, and so I was wondering if anyone be able to provide me with some insight/advice regarding my chances of gaining acceptance at a Canadian school. Or should I be seriously considering applying abroad (i.e. Australia and the US)? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlerey Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Dude I think you're golden. Go apply everywhere in Canada and rock the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms416 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 8 minutes ago, sel397 said: Dude I think you're golden. Go apply everywhere in Canada and rock the interview. Haha I've just been worried bc of my GPA. For example, particularly rattled for a school like UofT where based on what I've seen on the forums, all accepted applicants seem to be around 3.9 or higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkragon Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I could very well be an exception at UofT, but I had a 3.73 GPA and did a thesis based Masters with 26AA and 21PAT. I don't think my ECs were outstanding in any way as well. I ended up getting an interview and eventually an acceptance. I think you totally have a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanup Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 19 minutes ago, arkragon said: I could very well be an exception at UofT, but I had a 3.73 GPA and did a thesis based Masters with 26AA and 21PAT. I don't think my ECs were outstanding in any way as well. I ended up getting an interview and eventually an acceptance. I think you totally have a shot! U of T likes post-grad students so that was likely the clincher. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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