Graduating soon, not sure which route to take.

[azarbillie]

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Hey guys,

I searched around the foruming looking for answers but I came up with little so here it goes.. Any opinion would be deeply appreciated.

I am 25 years old, soon to be graduating from UC Irvine this Winter. After highschool, I worked full-time for 2 years or so, then I went to CC after realizing I need at least a bachelor's degree to move up the corporate ladder. I am 3.5+GPA in Sociology and Public Health Science double major.

Well, now I want to study further and pursue the goal of becoming a dentist. I only have 2-3 science classes under my belt so I will have to take the rest somewhere. I don't think I can take any more classes at UC: the tuition is simply too expensive.. (as well as living expenses to get a place on my own)

I am thinking of going back to CC and finish up the pre-reqs but I am a bit worried it might lower my chance of getting into graduate school (compare to taking pre-req at 4 year college)
So I am also thinking of applying at Cal States Universities.

Basically, I want to know what kind of options I have and which option you guys think is the best. I don't have any friends who are pre-med and there's so much information and choices out there that I simply can't figure out which is the best route to take.

Thanks for replies in advance. I hope you have a wonderful labor day weekend.

-Drew-

 

[rootz02]

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[minafeet]

definitely take them at a university and not a cc.

 

[RemiLunaDDS]

Take your prereqs where you can afford it. Cal State is still way more expensive than CC, plus with the horrible State budget they may not be accepting students who already have bachelors degrees.

There aren't that many schools that don't accept prereqs from CC. It your top schools are those then don't take classes from CC. Best of luck.

 

[bluesprite13]

Hi there! Try to take some science courses at UCI while you're still there if that's possible. This would be a good idea since you are paying a fixed tuition rate during the school year rather than paying per unit during the summer. If that isn't an option, you should try to take it at a more affordable four-year institution. Some schools don't accept community college courses, or they only accept a certain number of units. Good luck!

 

[doc toothache]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=942453
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=938759

 

[azarbillie]

Thanks for replies guys. I guess I'll have to work part-time and attent a 4 year university 🙂

Any recommendations for post-bac program or university in Southern California?

Thanks again!

-Drew-

 

[LaughingGas]

look into CSU's either post-bac programs or second bachelor. UCLA extension is another, although taking lab portion for both gen chem and ochem will be a hassle.