For those looking for a postbac/1-year masters as a backup for next yr

[htownkid1993]

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I highly recommend Tulane's 1 year Master's program in Cell and Molecular Biology. I am a reapplicant and this program made the difference in getting me accepted this year. It is tailored especially for pre-med/pre-dent students trying to get into their respective professional schools. The faculty is so sweet and the classes are really helpful. There is also a service-learning portion built into it so that you can easily get research and volunteering hours. If anyone wants to know more info, I'll be happy to answer your questions!

 

[ineedaboosta]

How hard is it to get into the program?

 

[Typical Average Student]

Trying to look for alternatives for my gf, this is her second cycle with no acceptances, what GPA did you earn through your program? and did you take your DAT again? She has very similar stats as you (23 AA 16 PAT). Also, which schools did you apply to, interview at, and get accepted to?

 

[CareerNumTwo]

Just out of curiosity, since you've complete the Masters and are now accepted, how are you filling in the time in between completing that degree and matriculating to Dental school?

 

[Iwanttopulloutteeth]

In terms of the sciences, if someone has only taken the pre-reqs, how would a year of taking upper sciences compare? I feel like that would be enough to improve your GPA by .1-.2, which seems pretty substantial. I'm trying to come up with lower cost options

 

[omed-hospdent]

In terms of the sciences, if someone has only taken the pre-reqs, how would a year of taking upper sciences compare? I feel like that would be enough to improve your GPA by .1-.2, which seems pretty substantial. I'm trying to come up with lower cost options

If you've only taken the pre-reqs, I would TOTALLY go for the year of upper level sciences. But if you've got a lot of credit hours, it may not do you much good.

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) has a really great post-bacc program. First, they charge you tuition like an undergrad going into get a second degree. It's not cutthroat, it's not difficult to get in, and you get to choose what upper level classes to take. They're is also a variety of classes to take.

My undergrad science GPA was sub 3.0 and I knew I wanted to raise that up before I applied. So I did that for a year, got my GPA a little bit above 3.0, and then applied.

 

[htownkid1993]

How hard is it to get into the program?

To be honest, it isn't that difficult at all. The program is specifically designed for those who couldn't get into the pre-med and pre-dental schools. So they understand and don't expect stellar grades and everything.

 

[htownkid1993]

Trying to look for alternatives for my gf, this is her second cycle with no acceptances, what GPA did you earn through your program? and did you take your DAT again? She has very similar stats as you (23 AA 16 PAT). Also, which schools did you apply to, interview at, and get accepted to?

I am actually about to end the first semester of my program, so I have no graduate GPA right now lol. I think ill be able to finish with a 3.8-4.0 this semester. No I didn't take my DAT again. That was during my senior year of undergrad. I applied to a bunch, but relatively late. That being said I received two interviews and one acceptance. I am sure I couldve amassed a lot more interviews/acceptances if I applied on time. I am also certain that the other school that interviewed me will be accepting me sooner or later this cycle.

 

[htownkid1993]

Just out of curiosity, since you've complete the Masters and are now accepted, how are you filling in the time in between completing that degree and matriculating to Dental school?

I am still in the program actually! About to complete my first semester

 

[htownkid1993]

In terms of the sciences, if someone has only taken the pre-reqs, how would a year of taking upper sciences compare? I feel like that would be enough to improve your GPA by .1-.2, which seems pretty substantial. I'm trying to come up with lower cost options

The amazing part of this program is that you are taking undergraduate classes at the "graduate level". If you work hard, the classes really aren't difficult at all. The faculty is very understanding and they know you are in this program to improve your GPA. So they will do anything in their power to help you do that.

 

[CareerNumTwo]

I am still in the program actually! About to complete my first semester

Hmm... So, based on the timing I'm assuming you sent in your D-school application around the same time you were getting ready to start the one year program? Do you think D-schools considered you more closely because you were admitted to the Tulane program?

Just trying to get my head wrapped around it. 🙂

Once I'm ready to apply I'm going to need all the help I can get...

 

[doktorinprogres]

It'd be great if you would expand on this, based on your post it seems as though the program didn't actually matter all that much since you've been accepted before the completion of even the first semester? Did the research or volunteer component come up in interviews or did you send updates?

 

[htownkid1993]

Hmm... So, based on the timing I'm assuming you sent in your D-school application around the same time you were getting ready to start the one year program? Do you think D-schools considered you more closely because you were admitted to the Tulane program?

Just trying to get my head wrapped around it. 🙂

Once I'm ready to apply I'm going to need all the help I can get...

Some schools definitely know about the program, so that probably helped me. Tulane is an amazing, respected, and coveted school, so they know that anyone who is doing well in the science classes here has the potential to do well in dental school. It may not have made a huge difference for me, because I did have a good GPA and DAT score, but it definitely helped me out and gave me something productive to do for a year. A lot of people who had worse stats than me were able to work hard in this program and get into lots of dental schools, med schools, etc.

 

[mgeezy916]

The amazing part of this program is that you are taking undergraduate classes at the "graduate level". If you work hard, the classes really aren't difficult at all. The faculty is very understanding and they know you are in this program to improve your GPA. So they will do anything in their power to help you do that.

Hi! I was wondering if you could expand more on your course load and what you took? I'm trying to decide between Tulane and the Rutgers Biomedical Science dental scholars program - any feedback would be SO helpful, thank you!