Advice for dentistry

[Dan95]

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Ok so in my fall 2014 first semester as a freshman, i got an F in bio but it converted to an NC (no credit. my school has a policy in which if first semester freshman do bad their grades get converted into a No credit) in bio 1 (anatomy). in my second semester as a freshman, i got a B in Gen Chem 1 Lecture and an A in lab. Right now as a sophomore im taking 2 sciences Bio 2 (ecology evolution) and gen chem 2. for both of the first exams, i did really bad. I mean REALLY bad. like 40s-50-s range. I kinda regret taking two sciences in one semester. My main question is what if i do bad in these classes, say i get a C in bio and a b- in chem or even worse flunk them. Does that look bad for dental schools like NYU Columbia Stony Brook and Buffalo? Is it possible to still pursue dentistry and bounce back? or should i just study harder for both classes and do my best?

 

[pulltheleverkronk]

To be honest, yes- it does look bad. Try to bounce back. You can always retake classes if you straight-up bomb them, but you have to get As if you do. Try to do better from now on. Make sure that your GPA trends upward so you can attribute your grades to immaturity or another factor. Upper-level classes are where you can shine, too. You'll probably have to do really well on the DAT to get interviews... Columbia especially. Even people who have high DAT scores AND GPAs don't get interviews. Study harder. Figure out what you're doing wrong. Can you not absorb what the professor is saying? Do you have test anxiety? Are you just not putting the time in? Make your classes your main priority. It helps if you treat the classes like your future is on the line. Because it is, in a way. Also, people take two sciences at once pretty often. That's the pattern all the way through college. You shouldn't regret that- you would've had to do it anyway. And it'll get worse once you're in dental school, doing only science and a lot more of it. Good luck!

 

[Pro-Dentite19]

Pull the lever has given you great advice. Most college students think that they are their to party and socialize. If you really want to be a dentist you need to make school work your number 1 priority. You also need to be honest with yourself when trying to determine why you are doing poorly on your exams. Do you need to study harder? Study differently? You need to get used to taking multiple science courses at a time because it is necessary in order to complete all of the pre-reqs for D-school. Not to mention that once you are in Dental School you might be taking 5-6 science courses at the same time that all have a pace that is 2 or 3 times that of undergrad.

 

[jakeyk]

Yup, applying to professional school means lots of commitment and lots of zoned in focus. I can't count how many times my friends have given me a hard time about not going out

 

[ReptileDisfunction]

Ok so in my fall 2014 first semester as a freshman, i got an F in bio but it converted to an NC (no credit. my school has a policy in which if first semester freshman do bad their grades get converted into a No credit) in bio 1 (anatomy). in my second semester as a freshman, i got a B in Gen Chem 1 Lecture and an A in lab. Right now as a sophomore im taking 2 sciences Bio 2 (ecology evolution) and gen chem 2. for both of the first exams, i did really bad. I mean REALLY bad. like 40s-50-s range. I kinda regret taking two sciences in one semester. My main question is what if i do bad in these classes, say i get a C in bio and a b- in chem or even worse flunk them. Does that look bad for dental schools like NYU Columbia Stony Brook and Buffalo? Is it possible to still pursue dentistry and bounce back? or should i just study harder for both classes and do my best?

If two sciences in one semester is too much you might want to step back and take a hard look at your academic path now and in the future. If there are reasons you aren't doing well then work to correct them, but once you are in dental school you will be taking "7-10" sciences at a time, some schools having 2-5 tests a week, every week.

 

[shallsen]

If two sciences in one semester is too much you might want to step back and take a hard look at your academic path now and in the future. If there are reasons you aren't doing well then work to correct them, but once you are in dental school you will be taking "7-10" sciences at a time, some schools having 2-5 tests a week, every week.

Reflection is good, self doubt isn't. I truthfully believe that with enough will/determination *almost* anyone can make it happen if they are committed enough

 

[doc toothache]

Reflection is good, self doubt isn't. I truthfully believe that with enough will/determination *almost* anyone can make it happen if they are committed enough

An excellent choice of word.