Backup plan?

[walleyealx]

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Hello again!!

I'm back with another big question.

The whole reason I chose biomedical engineering as a predental is so i would have something to fall back on if things didnt turn out right. I now think that it it more important that i choose a major that I am more interested (biology,psychology) in and that will likely give me a higher overall gpa. It almost seems like an all or nothing deal.

Is there any plan that you guys have/had if you don't get into dental school? Or do you focus on the goal and worry about that later?

Another thing... Is there anything reasonable that one can do with a bachelors in... let say.. biology? I would go to grad school if that helps....

Any input is greatly appreciated!! THANKS

 

[rdsmithdds]

I would stay were you are at. Adcoms like to see that you do have a back-up plan, it shows that you are thinking ahead.

 

[DDSY]

A backup plan is always a good idea. But be discreet about it. A famous question asked by adcoms is WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU DID NOT GET INTO DENTAL SCHOOL? The best answer of course is TRY AGAIN.

 

[jackbauer!]

i have a biochem degree and i'm teaching AP courses to high schoolers (chem and physics)...so that is something you can do w/ a bio degree besides grad school. if you have a good GPA, then grad school is kinda a waste of money. why not get a job that you use your degree to make a little bank for d-school? also, during my interview i was asked, "what happens if you don't get into ______?"...and my reply, "you will see me sitting in this chair again next year!"

good luck,
jb!

 

[walleyealx]

once again... thanks for the opinions!!

 

[Joe70h8]

I was a Biology Major/Chem minor. If this application cycle doesn't pan out, I will begin working on a Master's in Education so I can teach high school biology/chemistry. While working towards that, I plan to reapply to dental schools, but at least if it doesn't work out again, I'll be able to start a real career in something that I want to do.

 

[walleyealx]

The thing is, i really dont want to teach...

 

[DentalDevil]

It depends on whether you want a back-up career or something to do until next year.

If you're just finding a job for a year, there are a ton of jobs for science majors right out of school as research assistants in lab or doing clinical trials if you live near a major university.

I graduated 3 years ago with a Biology/Psychology double major and have been working in a Neuropsychology clinic for a major medical center. It doesn't pay that well, but you get a ton of patient experience and a lot to talk about during interviews.