Graduated in India 10 yrs ago, can I take DAT with my old marksheet scores?

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<p>Hi,
I was a biology student in my Intermediate education in India (equivalent 11th and 12th grades here in US). Then I got a Bachelors degree in Computer Applications (3yrs course) and later Masters degree in Information Systems (2 yrs course) from an Indian university. I complete my masters in 2003 and then came to US and started working as a software professional since 2005 till date. But lately I am not satisfied with my career as a software engineer and I want to pursue Dentistry as medicine has always been my interest.</p>

<p>The pre-requisites for Dental school admissions ask for DAT score along with the undergrad GPA score. I am going to get my indian merit cards evaluated by IACE (International Academic Credential Evaluators Inc.) and find out my equivalent GPA scores.</p>

<p>But my question is ... Will my bachelors and masters scores that are more than 10 years old be valued for Dental school admission now? or should i do all the required courses again before going for DAT entrance test?</p>

<p>Your quick response will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much.</p>

<p>Regards,
Sharanya.</p>

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<p>What’s your undergrad (and grad) GPAs? Since you attended graduate school, graduate GPA is going to matter, too.</p>

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<p>Hi Catria,
Thank you for your prompt response.</p>

<p>My bachelors and masters scores is measured in % terms in indian university not GPA.
I passed with 75% in both, Iam not sure what is the equivalent GPA score here in US.</p>

<p>Thats why Iam sending my certificates to IACE for evaluation so I can get the equivalent GPA score.
But my question is will my scores that are 10 years old be honored for admission in Dental school or should i take all the required courses again here in US?</p>

<p>If it is later then i will have to enroll into a community college part time (as iam working currently) and it will be a long process before i can apply for Dental school admission.</p>

<p>Kindly suggest.
Sharnaya.</p>