I have a low gpa overall=3.18 and science= 2.69. I'm planning on getting a masters but was wondering if it's like undergrad where major doesn't matter? If so I would like to get a MS in management. That way I have a fall back plan. Thanks everyone!
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You need to do a masters with a thesis/focus in science/biology. You need to improve your science GPA and knowledge/foundation.
I did a masters in biomedical science snd got accepted to dental school this year. My undergrad numbers were similar to yours.
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I did a masters in biomedical science snd got accepted to dental school this year. My undergrad numbers were similar to yours.
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Do dental schools really like masters students that much?
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If you're a student that does well in the program, sure they do. These programs exist to give students who would be SOL a second chance.
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Would A Masters help make a student who took majority of their classes in community college competitive???
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As long as it's a challenging MS, yes.
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Work as a dental assistant or something along those lines? If you want to go to dental school, don't stop just because you don't get accepted the first time around.
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Keyword "committed."
If you do a science based masters, you go b@lls to the wall until you get into dental school.
If you absolutely positively cannot get into dental school, the science based masters opens up opportunities for other health related fields (PA, podiatry, optometry, physical therapy...)
Getting the MBA would not be the fallback plan, it would be the NEW plan.
My situation is VERY similar to yours: Navy, crappy grades, 2 kids, etc. In fact, I got my MBA, THEN took my sciences. If I would have done my sciences first, I probably would've been accepted to dental school sooner. I wouldn't even have gone for the MBA because it won't really help me with anything in the dental world.
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If you did poorly in science as an undergrad, you need to show that you can do well in the type of difficult science courses they'll have at dental school. Contact some science master's programs you're interested in, and see what they say.
There is no "fall back" plan - most master's degrees in science won't by themselves qualify you for any jobs. So do note, you need to go hard if you really want this. You can't be anything but 100% committed - you need to study hard, excel in your science classes and get great test scores. It's tough, but doable.
I'm doing a master's right now, so PM me if you have any questions.
There is no "fall back" plan - most master's degrees in science won't by themselves qualify you for any jobs. So do note, you need to go hard if you really want this. You can't be anything but 100% committed - you need to study hard, excel in your science classes and get great test scores. It's tough, but doable.
I'm doing a master's right now, so PM me if you have any questions.
I worked as a DA for 6 + years as well as worked dental while in the Navy.
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What exactly do you plan on doing with a MBA (not MS) in management? What plan do you have set out for yourself if you take that route? I can tell you that most people that major in management in undergrad have limited options, and none of which that will make six figures. The exception are those who have a career lined up due to their network and connections. So unless you've got good connections and a strong network I'd advise against management. Speaking from someone who did their undergrad in finance, I can tell you that most of my friends who did management or marketing are having a hard time finding work. Then if they find work, it usually doesn't have a very strong future outlook (again with the exception of those who have connections). There are those who do their MBA in management if they're already with a company and they're just trying to work towards future promotions, but I don't think you fall into that category. If you're going to do business you might as well do something in finance or accounting, but that's just my two cents. I guess you could always go to law school or something. Personally I'd rather do the MS in the sciences and if I couldn't get into dental school then fall back on pharmacy, podiatry, optometry, etc.
Before I was in the Navy I did my freshmen year and bombed every class. Second semester, straight F's. I left for the Navy after The drop deadline. Otherwise I have one C- and the rest are B's or higher. That semester over 10 years ago still haunts me
I wanted to get the MS in management vs MBA. You need work experience for the MBA which I don't have at this time.
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Ten years is a long time! If you took all your pre-reqs, you might have to contact the schools you're interested in to see if they still accept them.
Have you tried re-entering science classes since then? I'd recommend finding out who teaches Biology I or General Chemistry I at a community college near you, and asking the professor if you can audit the class, or at the very least sit in on a few classes, so you can gauge if you find it interesting and manageable.
If the results are positive, apply to a post-bac (I'm assuming you have a BA already? You might have to check what the entrance requirements are for post-bacs, I'm not very familiar with those), or a 4-year school, and take those pre-reqs again (and get As!).
Have you tried re-entering science classes since then? I'd recommend finding out who teaches Biology I or General Chemistry I at a community college near you, and asking the professor if you can audit the class, or at the very least sit in on a few classes, so you can gauge if you find it interesting and manageable.
If the results are positive, apply to a post-bac (I'm assuming you have a BA already? You might have to check what the entrance requirements are for post-bacs, I'm not very familiar with those), or a 4-year school, and take those pre-reqs again (and get As!).
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Oh its actually not as bad as I thought! I promise I'm being sincere. You don't have THAT many credits, so every A you get carries more weight. Because I bombed undergrad for 3 years before I left for the Navy, I dug myself into a CRAZY hole. I finished my undergrad using TA. Then I did my MBA. Then I went back to school again for my sciences. By this point I have so many college credits, that every A is bringing my GPA up by about .01 points.
Even though your GPA is low now, every A you earn will boost you up MUCH faster. As long as you kick butt in your courses, THEN kick butt on the DAT, ADCOMS will see you are serious and they will see what kind of student you are now versus 10 years ago. They're human too. Most of them at least.
Plus you're a nontraditional student. PLUS you're a veteran, PLUS you have dental experience.
It's very easy to be discouraged, but go for it!!! You have a much better shot than you think. Be confident, be persistent, be patient, and you'll get it.
And on an unrelated note, if I were you, I would not use your GI Bill for your SMP. Save that for dental school.
