Benefits of doing a Masters?

[pandemia]

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So I'm planning to take an year off after undergrad just because I'll be applying after I graduate. But in my time off I was thinking of either pursing a health related masters just because I like academia alot or doing some volunteering or job in a health related field.

I know doing a masters makes little or no difference in your overall application. Instead I much more prefer being more involved in my community. What do you guys suggest?

 

[Catalystik]

So I'm planning to take an year off after undergrad just because I'll be applying after I graduate. But in my time off I was thinking of either pursing a health related masters just because I like academia alot or doing some volunteering or job in a health related field.

I know doing a masters makes little or no difference in your overall application. Instead I much more prefer being more involved in my community. What do you guys suggest?

If you have educational loans that will come due once you're no longer a student, then continuing in school might be more attractive, whether you stay in college a fifth year to raise your GPAs (if necessary) perhaps by adding a minor, or do a one-year masters. If you have holes in your application that would be strengthened with more comprehensive ECs and need to save money for the application process, then healthcare-related employment becomes more attractive. You could also consider a mix of two or three components, with part-time classes, part-time work, and/or volunteerism.

 

[davidbm95]

I suggest if you are into academics to go for PhD... But on a short term basis I believe getting a job in the health care field could be great for a few reasons:

1) If you get a job like a surgical tech, EMT, ortho tech and a lot more.... it could be a great health care experience especially if you plan to be in medical school one day.

2) Looks appealing on your application to medical school.

3) A job brings income 🙂

P.S. I'm not saying one option is more favorable than the other I am just giving you ideas.

 

[davidbm95]

I suggest if you are into academics to go for PhD... But on a short term basis I believe getting a job in the health care field could be great for a few reasons:

1) If you get a job like a surgical tech, EMT, ortho tech and a lot more.... it could be a great health care experience especially if you plan to be in medical school one day.

2) Looks appealing on your application to medical school.

3) A job brings income 🙂


P.S. I'm not saying one option is more favorable than the other I am just giving you ideas.

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