Backup Plan

[Prehealth92]

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Can anyone suggest a backup plan in case I'm not accepted anywhere this cycle?
I don't plan on applying again after for financial reasons.
I've heard the following suggestions so far: a 2nd bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or healthcare administration, or a master's degree in public health (healthcare administration).
I'm not pre-med, but I thought I might get more replies here.

 

[ndafife]

I'm confused by your logic. Its too expensive to reapply, but not too expensive to go back to school for a 2nd bachelor's degree?

 

[Cardboard101]

Can anyone suggest a backup plan in case I'm not accepted anywhere this cycle?
I don't plan on applying again after for financial reasons.
I've heard the following suggestions so far: a 2nd bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or healthcare administration, or a master's degree in public health (healthcare administration).
I'm not pre-med, but I thought I might get more replies here.

Would recommend masters. Also how is a 2nd bachelors cheaper than applying again?

 

[Alexia_Agraphia]

Can anyone suggest a backup plan in case I'm not accepted anywhere this cycle?
I don't plan on applying again after for financial reasons.
I've heard the following suggestions so far: a 2nd bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or healthcare administration, or a master's degree in public health (healthcare administration).
I'm not pre-med, but I thought I might get more replies here.

What are the goals for this back-up plan? To help you get a job? To give you the best shot at financial security? To allow you to work in health care?

 

[Oranges2]

Wait...you're not premed but you're applying this cycle?

 

[ndafife]

Wait...you're not premed but you're applying this cycle?

If you look at his profile you will see that he is pre-Dental

 

[DokterMom]

So what do you want to do? Shouldn't that be a factor?...

 

[Prehealth92]

I'm confused by your logic. Its too expensive to reapply, but not too expensive to go back to school for a 2nd bachelor's degree?

Well, I only have a bachelors in science and little experience, so I'll most likely work low paying jobs for a while until I get in to school somewhere. In the longterm, if I start a stable career sooner, I'll be able to pay off loans and save money sooner. But, you're correct in that for now, it's cheaper to just reapply and work.

 

[Prehealth92]

Would recommend masters. Also how is a 2nd bachelors cheaper than applying again?

I was mainly focusing on the longterm and the interest on my loans since I won't be able to pay them with my job now. Do you recommend a specific masters program?

 

[Prehealth92]

What are the goals for this back-up plan? To help you get a job? To give you the best shot at financial security? To allow you to work in health care?

Yes, my goal is to find a stable job with financial security as soon as possible (if I'm rejected this cycle). It doesn't have to be in health care. I would like to have hope for a better future instead of continuing to live off of a low income without knowing for sure what will happen next.

 

[Cardboard101]

The thing is, if you get into medical school you're going to accrue another $250k of loans, possibly more.

What are your stats like for admissions and what was your GPA from your college (the one graduate schools see, not the AACOMAS/AMCAS one)?

 

[Prehealth92]

So what do you want to do? Shouldn't that be a factor?...

Well, I think I will be equally content in any of those back up plan careers as long as I have financial stability. But, I think computer science is a little more interesting than the others.

 

[Grace184]

Confused I am