accept my apology

[ianwright]

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Over the past 5 days, since I joined SDN - I have been erratic, rude, obstructive, radical, obnoxious, child-like, spasmodic, ignorant, annoying, and dogmatic - (for those of you who have put up with my obscene posts, you know that these adjectives only just scratch the surface). I would like to apologize. Please accept my apology.

I'm Sorry 🙁

Now, I want to get serious:

I havn't really taken any upper level science classes (only biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics) - The courses that D-School recommend, like biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, histology, anatomy, and so on - how important are they - if I had stacked up on these classes, how much of an advantage would that have been?

Have most of you guys stacked up on those kinds of classes?

 

[ISU_Steve]

If you really want to earn our acceptance, then calm down and act like an adult the rest of your tenure here. Other than that there is no way we will take your apology as more than words. I sincerely hope you are not being a facetious ass.

 

[airvent]

If you take those additional classes and get A's in all of them you will have a very good chance of getting in. Also those classes are not technically required, but you should consider them required.

 

[ianwright]

If you take those additional classes and get A's in all of them you will have a very good chance of getting in. Also those classes are not technically required, but you should consider them required.

Thanks! I think I'm gonna take biochem and physiology over the summer - I think that's a good thing - since grades for those classes (i'm told biochem is tough) won't be reported on my AADSAS - but the fact that those are 'planned course' sure does look good!

 

[Comet208]

Please accept my apology.?

Well, this is a pre-professional forum and we ask everyone (to at least try) to act like a professional and I think with the amount of feedback one receives on here, this could be a great place to practice developing that quality.

I havn't really taken any upper level science classes

.... so what have you been doing for the past 5 application cycles to imporve your chances?? honestly, satisftying only the min requirements with shaky GPA won't ever get you anywhere.

 

[cameltoe]

Well, this is a pre-professional forum and we ask everyone (to at least try) to act like a professional and I think with the amount of feedback one receives on here, this could be a great place to practice developing that quality.




.... so what have you been doing for the past 5 application cycles to imporve your chances?? honestly, satisftying only the min requirements with shaky GPA won't ever get you anywhere.

Where has all that hard work gotten you?

 

[ianwright]

5 application cycles - it's tough to deal with - every year i get rejected - for those four years, i've spent most of my time with work experience - i work full-time as a consultant at an internet based company (which explains my excessive number of posts - i have ALOT of free time)

So - If dental school does not work out this year - I'm calling it QUITS - and I will continue with my 9-5 Job.

WISH ME LUCK!

 

[airadface]

good luck

 

[msf41]

Thanks! I think I'm gonna take biochem and physiology over the summer - I think that's a good thing - since grades for those classes (i'm told biochem is tough) won't be reported on my AADSAS - but the fact that those are 'planned course' sure does look good!

I breathed a sigh of relief once I submitted my aadsas thinking that I didn't have to worry about my grades anymore because the schools wouldn't look at them. The truth is that many people do not get accepted until after december, which means they will have another semester of grades that were not on your aadsas application. The schools may require an update (ie: you send a trascript of your fall semester grades) to keep your application active. This little fact caught me by surprise this year because I got a C in analytical chemistry and had to report that to several of the schools I had applied to.

 

[Tooth Fixer]

Holyyyyyyyy Crap Your Still Posting.

 

[amartins02]

I haven't been here for a while so I don't know what you did but I am sure i will come across it. Now, regarding you fifth application cycle. I am one to tell others to do what you want and to fight for it against all odds. On the other hand I also say when attempts have been made towards "plan A" and it doesn't work then move to "plan B". I think its time for you to make a different move. Think about those last 4 cycles and how if you had moved to "plan B" you could have been doing something else by now. That's four years gone. You could have become a pharmacist, if you wanted to stay in medical, or advanced in the career you are in now. You have to realize when it is time to call it quits. Find a niche. You like dentistry that much then get into dental related computer applications and backend server support. I was an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer). I realized that the computer sector, around here, was about who you knew not about what you knew. I got sick of it and now here I am. I wont rant and rave about this anymore as this post is getting somewhat long but, move on and count this year as your last if you don't get in.

 

[ianwright]

good luck

thanks

I breathed a sigh of relief once I submitted my aadsas thinking that I didn't have to worry about my grades anymore because the schools wouldn't look at them. The truth is that many people do not get accepted until after december, which means they will have another semester of grades that were not on your aadsas application. The schools may require an update (ie: you send a trascript of your fall semester grades) to keep your application active. This little fact caught me by surprise this year because I got a C in analytical chemistry and had to report that to several of the schools I had applied to.

thanks for the warning

I haven't been here for a while so I don't know what you did but I am sure i will come across it. Now, regarding you fifth application cycle. I am one to tell others to do what you want and to fight for it against all odds. On the other hand I also say when attempts have been made towards "plan A" and it doesn't work then move to "plan B". I think its time for you to make a different move. Think about those last 4 cycles and how if you had moved to "plan B" you could have been doing something else by now. That's four years gone. You could have become a pharmacist, if you wanted to stay in medical, or advanced in the career you are in now. You have to realize when it is time to call it quits. Find a niche. You like dentistry that much then get into dental related computer applications and backend server support. I was an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer). I realized that the computer sector, around here, was about who you knew not about what you knew. I got sick of it and now here I am. I wont rant and rave about this anymore as this post is getting somewhat long but, move on and count this year as your last if you don't get in.

It's hard to accept -that this will be my last attempt - but your post cannot be any more accurate - if it doesn't happen - I will get on with my life, find a niche, excell in my JOB, and live happily

thanks for all responses!

 

[ncalcate]

5 application cycles - it's tough to deal with - every year i get rejected - for those four years, i've spent most of my time with work experience - i work full-time as a consultant at an internet based company (which explains my excessive number of posts - i have ALOT of free time)

So - If dental school does not work out this year - I'm calling it QUITS - and I will continue with my 9-5 Job.

WISH ME LUCK!

Ian - just a word of motivational advice. I worked as a software consultant for nearly six years before calling it quits and deciding to do dentistry instead. I start school this August. You DO NOT want to be in this field (high tech consulting) for the long run. As I am sure you are aware, with outsourcing to India and other factors, the long-term job prospects are not good. In 20 years, you could be a laid-off 50 year old consultant, with few marketable skills. In short, you could be screwed, while your dentist friends are working 30 hours a week and bringing in close to $200K.

My move to dentistry from software was the best decision I ever made. Do everything you can to get into school. Take extra classes at night or on the weekends to boost your chances. If necessary, cut down to 30 hours a week of working. The financial pain of only 30 hours a week you might feel now will be well worth the rewards down the road. Good luck.