u/Old_Finish2091

hi everybody. looking for advice on how i should start planning for next application cycle as im feeling pretty discouraged now. im listing my stats below and would love to hear if you guys think a DAT retake or masters would be the best route for me. for reference it would have to be some sort of online program as i work 40 hours a week as a DA to support myself. this is already my first gap year also.

3.34 cGPA
3.30 sGPA
20 AA
23 PAT

pretty great letters of rec and extracurriculars, 300+ shadowing hours, 300+ volunteer hours and 1500+ assisting hours.

only kira’s and casper’s this cycle. i applied to around 9 schools and i know now i should have done more, i was just being stupid and thinking i could maybe stay close to home as possible. i’m really discouraged and it’s just hard working in this field with amazing Dr and having to tell everyone that i still haven’t heard anything. trying to be proactive for next cycle.

hi everyone, i applied this cycle and still haven’t gotten any interviews. i’m a low gpa applicant (3.38 cGPA, 3.34 sGPA) so im mentally preparing for a masters. i would love to hear what programs you guys recommend/ have done. i work 40 hours a week as a DA, so fully online is a must for me. i’m willing to put in the work to get good grades and get the acceptance, but i also want to be reasonable about what i can handle while working this much. let me know what you guys recommend! open to all ideas!

hi, just needing advice on what my next steps are here.
3.34 GPA 3.4 sGPA, 20AA, 22PAT, 20TS. great letters of rec, shadowing hours and am working in my gap year rn as a full time DA in a super great surgical and cosmetic office.

applied to around 9 schools and haven’t heard anything besides the kira assessment for DCG which i think they send to everyone. obviously my GPA is what’s holding me back, but what now? i can’t imagine being able to afford a masters, pay for it, work, and manage it well. is a masters my only hope here?

is there any way to replace a LOR? all 4 of mine have submitted but i’ve decided to change drs letter. i thoight i could change it as long as i haven’t sumbitted

hi! when i took my dat i didn’t select to send my application to any schools. do i have to pay now to send it to each school? or can i just pay for one school and since its in my application all other schools will see it too?