Reapplying and Worried

[arikaykay777]

I will be reapplying to dental school during the 2022 cycle.
Unfortunately, due to personal issues, my GPA has dropped and I have received some less than satisfactory grades in Microbiology and a few other classes. I plan to retake but I am still so worried.
My stats:
GPA: 3.2 (3.6 last cycle)
DAT AA: 23
Shadowing: 200-250 hrs
Volunteering: 600+ hrs
I have also worked for a dental office as an assistant for 6 months now and plan to continue working through next cycle.
Do you guys think my drop in GPA is a major red flag that will prevent me from being accepted ?

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[Rambunctious]

I will be reapplying to dental school during the 2022 cycle.
Unfortunately, due to personal issues, my GPA has dropped and I have received some less than satisfactory grades in Microbiology and a few other classes. I plan to retake but I am still so worried.
My stats:
GPA: 3.2 (3.6 last cycle)
DAT AA: 23
Shadowing: 200-250 hrs
Volunteering: 600+ hrs
I have also worked for a dental office as an assistant for 6 months now and plan to continue working through next cycle.
Do you guys think my drop in GPA is a major red flag that will prevent me from being accepted ?

I'm really curious as to why you didn't get in with a 23 DAT, that's a great score BTW. Did you at least get interviews?

 

[dent222hasdf]

I would consider applying for a withdrawal with cause from the classes that made your GPA drop. You can explain this in your application. It will still show as a W but you can explain the reason for the W and it will no longer impact your GPA.

 

[PerioDont]

What is your state residency and how many schools did you apply to?