Hi everyone,
I am a college senior majoring in Business and French with some background in math and science (year and a half of physics, half of a year of chem, half a year of bio, two years of calc and differential equations.) I did most of the math and science stuff towards the beginning of my college career when my parents pushed me towards engineering.
I took an engineering course at a local college the summer of my sophomore year and did not enjoy it. It was too technical and I found it dry. It was not for me.
Then I went into business with a plan to go into business or tax law. I could use some of my math and science background and go into a field where I could also make a lot of money and with lots of opportunities. I did a couple of internships and again it didn't suit me. I don't like working for a boss in a huge company, not having my own autonomy, and doing a lot of selling, cold calling, or negotiation. I didn't like the hours in either tax law or investment banking and instead of something that could develop or be a lifelong calling I found it dry.
So then I arrive at dentistry. I found out about the profession from a family friend who is a prosthetic I think surgeon he does teeth capping, crown replacement, stuff like that. I went to shadow him a couple days and found it a fascinating and interesting field. He was very happy with his career choice and I could see myself happy too in the field.
You have to think about what plays to your natural strengths. I'm a highly talented pianist (have been playing for 15 years with occasional public performances and with my college symphony orchestra) with excellent fine motor skills, I'm intelligent, fun and friendly, and am relatively easygoing. I like a calm, well ordered structure, with my own autonomy, and direction of my enterprise. I would not mind working in a group and I will have to work under a boss as a resident.
As for getting into dental school, I plan to take Chem II next semester and then Organic at my local community college the following summer/fall. Then I will take the DAT and do the best I possibly can.
For me, a career path has been difficult and by trial and error. Not everyone knows they want to be a dentist from Day 1. I want to convince also the admissions board that I am serious and want to be a dentist. Can anyone give me some feedback or advice?
Thanks.
I am a college senior majoring in Business and French with some background in math and science (year and a half of physics, half of a year of chem, half a year of bio, two years of calc and differential equations.) I did most of the math and science stuff towards the beginning of my college career when my parents pushed me towards engineering.
I took an engineering course at a local college the summer of my sophomore year and did not enjoy it. It was too technical and I found it dry. It was not for me.
Then I went into business with a plan to go into business or tax law. I could use some of my math and science background and go into a field where I could also make a lot of money and with lots of opportunities. I did a couple of internships and again it didn't suit me. I don't like working for a boss in a huge company, not having my own autonomy, and doing a lot of selling, cold calling, or negotiation. I didn't like the hours in either tax law or investment banking and instead of something that could develop or be a lifelong calling I found it dry.
So then I arrive at dentistry. I found out about the profession from a family friend who is a prosthetic I think surgeon he does teeth capping, crown replacement, stuff like that. I went to shadow him a couple days and found it a fascinating and interesting field. He was very happy with his career choice and I could see myself happy too in the field.
You have to think about what plays to your natural strengths. I'm a highly talented pianist (have been playing for 15 years with occasional public performances and with my college symphony orchestra) with excellent fine motor skills, I'm intelligent, fun and friendly, and am relatively easygoing. I like a calm, well ordered structure, with my own autonomy, and direction of my enterprise. I would not mind working in a group and I will have to work under a boss as a resident.
As for getting into dental school, I plan to take Chem II next semester and then Organic at my local community college the following summer/fall. Then I will take the DAT and do the best I possibly can.
For me, a career path has been difficult and by trial and error. Not everyone knows they want to be a dentist from Day 1. I want to convince also the admissions board that I am serious and want to be a dentist. Can anyone give me some feedback or advice?
Thanks.
