So I am in a weird position right now. I went to a technical high school where I learned a trade (HVAC Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning). I am in the trade right now and hate it and want to go school to become a dentist. Its already August 4th so its too late to apply for Fall semester and I don't want to go to community college because I read that CC credits would put you at a slight disadvantage vs someone who has gotten all credits from a 4 year university. That being said I can apply and go to a public university for the spring semester. The problem with that is I will graduate in the fall of 2024 (around December) which means when dental school start taking taking applications in June I can apply but I will still be in the middle of senior year. And if they accept me I wont be able to go to dental school (they start around July/August) because I still haven't graduated. That would be a waste of money should I just apply the next year after I have already graduated and wait half a year until June? I know really nobody has been in my position but any feed back is helpful thanks!