Community College credit?

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bananakiwi

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Hello I was doing some research about dental schools when I read somewhere that some dental schools do not accept ANY community college credit. I go to a 4 yr university, but took classes such as POLS and English during the summer and I was wondering if this do not count in some schools. Or are they just referring to the major science courses?
 
Best bet is to check with each school. Each school is different. Most don't. Check out adea guide to dental schools (at your college career center/library).
 
xjoohn said:
Hello I was doing some research about dental schools when I read somewhere that some dental schools do not accept ANY community college credit. I go to a 4 yr university, but took classes such as POLS and English during the summer and I was wondering if this do not count in some schools. Or are they just referring to the major science courses?
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Ok as for the the schools that don't accept CC credits here they are....

No CC for Prereqs... Electives from CC are ok:
Boston
Creighton
Ohio State
Temple

No CC period:
Tufts
Nebraska
Howard (However, some posters on this board have gotten in with CC credits)

This is according to DocToothaches chart: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=527335

So unless you are dying to get into one of those schools you will be fine!! Good luck!!
 
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UltimateHombre said:
Ok as for the the schools that don't accept CC credits here they are....

No CC for Prereqs... Electives from CC are ok:
Boston
Creighton
Ohio State
Temple

No CC period:
Tufts
Nebraska
Howard (However, some posters on this board have gotten in with CC credits)

This is according to DocToothaches chart: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=527335

So unless you are dying to get into one of those schools you will be fine!! Good luck!!
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Thanks for a good answer! So if I apply to say school like Tufts with CC credit of English and two history class they would reject me right away? 🙁 I don't want to shorten my chances in any way possible and apply to as many schools as possible..
 
xjoohn said:
Thanks for a good answer! So if I apply to say school like Tufts with CC credit of English and two history class they would reject me right away? 🙁 I don't want to shorten my chances in any way possible and apply to as many schools as possible..
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In theory yes...

However, there are always exceptions to the rules. IF you are a good applicant, 3.8 GPA, 21+ DAT, they may give you an interview. But again, that is a huge maybe... so it is up to you on whether you are willing to gamble and apply there.
 
i took about 30 community college credits and got a tufts interview, none were pre reqs though
 
xjoohn said:
Hello I was doing some research about dental schools when I read somewhere that some dental schools do not accept ANY community college credit. I go to a 4 yr university, but took classes such as POLS and English during the summer and I was wondering if this do not count in some schools. Or are they just referring to the major science courses?
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It will always be identified as college credit
 
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