Gimme imput about masters

[Quickfast RP]

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Hey so I was thinking about doing a masters to increase my GPA, i have a few questions for you all,

1. Does it matter what college/university i go to for masters? im under a 3.0 so dont have many options but i was looking at Point Loma Nazerene, if anyone knows where that is.

2. Should i do a M.A. in biology or a M.S. in biology and does it matter? at this school MS is a thesis porgram while MA is just more classes/clincal aspect i believe

What are your inputs?

 

[Cleric7x9]

I am seeing more and more of these threads popping up. I did a Masters in Biomedical Science before applying to dental school. I can honestly say that I think it helped my application a lot, although my undergrad GPA wasn't horrible to begin with. Let me clear up what seem to be a few common misconceptions:

1) Getting into a Masters program is not as simple as showing up. If your GPA is sub-3.0 you might have a tough time even getting a decent program, especially with the economy and people trying to stay in school as long as possible.

2) If you got a sub-3.0 in undergrad, what makes you think you will do better in higher level classes? Do you show an upward trend?

3) Going for a Masters is not a magical way to get accepted to dental school. I think people should make sure they are serious before spending the time and money for a Masters. If you come out of your grad program with less than a 3.5, and your undergrad GPA is less than a 3.0, you are still going to have a very difficult time getting in to dental school.

Having said that, if you are serious about dental school and your education, and you have what it takes to get near perfect grades, a Masters is a great idea. It shows dental schools that you are serious about your goals, and puts you a step ahead of all the other applicants (although with a sub-3.0 you were a step behind, so I guess it cancels out).

As far as what program and what school, I recommend any M.S. in a somewhat health-related field, and it does not matter what school. I recommend going to a state school or a school you can get a scholarship at. And while you are there: research research research. Best of luck.