Post Bac or Masters?

[DrRoyal Pains]

Is a post bac or masters program harder to get into? Which is more beneficial and will look better when applying to dental school? I want to attend NYU dental, but I am afraid my sGPA may be to low. I have one semester left and I am taking 13 credits all science classes. This is my last chance to rock these science classes. If I attended NYU for a masters program, would it help me when applying there? (hopefully I do not have to get one)

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[Chemboy23]

Is a post bac or masters program harder to get into? Which is more beneficial and will look better when applying to dental school? I want to attend NYU dental, but I am afraid my sGPA may be to low. I have one semester left and I am taking 13 credits all science classes. This is my last chance to rock these science classes. If I attended NYU for a masters program, would it help me when applying there? (hopefully I do not have to get one)

I don't really think that attending NYU grad programs will increase you chances of getting in, when taking into consideration the cost of NYU (grad program).

Whether to do a post-bac or master's is really dependent on what your undergrad GPA is. If your GPA is so low (to the point that you cannot even get close to a 3.0 by the time you graduate), then a master's program is probably the best route for you.

If, however, you're at like a 2.9ish and you feel (be sure to calculate it out) that you can bring it up to 3.0+ by taking a few more classes after you graduate...do post bac.

I'm sure there are exceptions to these rules, but those are just a few that I went by during my undergrad. I didn't have to do either...so maybe someone who had to do one can elaborate on what I've said (or correct me).

Good Luck!

 

[yappy]

What should you do: master or postbacc, if your gpa is @3.3-3.4?

 

[Chemboy23]

What should you do: master or postbacc, if your gpa is @3.3-3.4?

I would apply with that GPA...that's what mine is and I've been accepted to two schools, got an interview at ASDOH but I will probably refrain from going because I'm in already at Loma Linda and I like it better.

Assuming you have decent DAT scores (20+), you are probably all set to go. Obviously, the higher you score on your DAT, the less you have to consider either of the options you've asked about here.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

My overall is 3.3. My sGPA is a little below a 3.0. Next semester I am taking 13 credits of science classes in order to not only raise my sGPA, but my overall. I plan to rock these last classes, and hopefully not have to do either a post-bac or masters. I am taking the DAT this summer.

 

[Chemboy23]

My overall is 3.3. My sGPA is a little below a 3.0. Next semester I am taking 13 credits of science classes in order to not only raise my sGPA, but my overall. I plan to rock these last classes, and hopefully not have to do either a post-bac or masters. I am taking the DAT this summer.

Yeah man, I really think it's feasible for you to end up 3.0+ in the sGPA category. If you do...make sure you do really well on the DAT (21+) and I think it's very possible for you to get into NYU. I think quite a lot of applicants to that school have similar stats (accepted applicants). Just try your hardest to make the 4.0 each semester. If you make one B it may not kill you, but it's sort of late in the game now for you to make lots of B's. You can do it!!! Best of luck to you!

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

Yea, that is my plan. Basically this semester will make or break me for my first time applying. I just hope I dont need to get a masters or post bac, but if I have to, I will.

 

[dentalWorks]

Please refer to this thread and read all my responses as to why I STRONGLY recommend post-bacc over masters almost always.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=765735

 

[anonymuz]

do the master's, its an advanced degree and WILL help you get in. just do well and demonstrate to them u can handle all the sciences. i know first hand a lot of my grad school mates got in from umdnj msbs program

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

I really hope I do not need either, but you all make very valid points.