Talk to us about your current GPA.
According to the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, "there are no minimum GPA or DAT score requirements; however, we look for grade and DAT scores that are in line with those of our currently enrolled students." The school reports that the average GPA of the 2021 entering class was 3.8, and the mean DAT score was 24. This range varies from year to year.
Are you satisfied with your current GPA, or would you change it if you could? Talk to the Admissions Committee about your academic experiences and achievements so far.
"I feel that my GPA could have been higher; however, I was working full time while attending classes. All in all, I did learn a lot about discipline and commitment."
"My current GPA is a fair reflection of my above-average ability in pre-dental coursework. My basic science GPA is even higher than my overall GPA, which is suggestive of my abilities within this field."
