BA or BS..does it really matter?

[super marz]

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Hello,

I am thinking of majoring in Biology BA but a friend of mine has informed me BS would give me a higher chance of being accepted into dental school.

BA or BS...does it really matter that much?

Lastly, whatever happened to "under 3.0 club" post??? Haven't been to this forum in awhile and can't find it anymore! ahh~ needed some comfort...

Anyways, happy holidays everyone! 😍

 

[edkNARF]

Hello,

I am thinking of majoring in Biology BA but a friend of mine has informed me BS would give me a higher chance of being accepted into dental school.

BA or BS...does it really matter that much?

Lastly, whatever happened to "under 3.0 club" post??? Haven't been to this forum in awhile and can't find it anymore! ahh~ needed some comfort...

Anyways, happy holidays everyone! 😍

I think the difference between the BA and BS is nominal. Some schools let you choose a BA or BS depending on what courses you choose. Where I went for undergrad, the degree was predicated on which college you attended within the university. A student in the Agriculture and Life Science college would get a BS in communications just like a bio major. A student in the Arts & Science college would get a BA (it is actually an AB) if they are physics or art history major. I think an admissiosn committee would be more impressed with classes you took, not on your degree program.

 

[45540]

not a big difference. They like to see diversity in the classes you take so a BA with minors in other areas wouldn't be a hinderance at all.

 

[dexadental]

I think the fact that a BS would be better is total bs (no phun intended). It really is however, because BS degrees generally are more for specialities within that specific field of major...for example, many BS degrees in science are geared for research oriented people. However, many people with BS degrees will and do get accepted to dental school, along with BA degrees, which tend to be more "well rounded" in a liberal arts education. I'd do whatever you find you like better, a more rigorous and specific education (choose BS), or a more rounded and broader experience (BA). I chose a BS, but whatever floats your boat is the best decision in general.