HELP! BFA from 4-year university and dental prerequs from community college

[maylae22]

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I am getting very confused 😕

I graduated from a 4-year university with a BFA in 2004. I am now planning on going to dental school. Due to work and lack of funds I have been completing all my science prerequisites at a community college. Will completing all my science classes at a community college make it more difficult for me to get accepted to a (any) dental school????

 

[spearmint]

Schools prefer students complete prereqs at a 4 yr university. Some schools do not accept any CC credits, like Tufts. Most schools have a cap on the number of CC credits they accept. You should contact the individual schools you're most interested in and ask them. I wouldn't say that you have no chance of getting an acceptance, but it may be more challenging. Apply wisely.


edit: This is listed on Tuft's website:

Q. I have completed some of the Tufts pre-requisite courses at a Community College. Will these credits fulfill your requirements?
A. Unfortunately, all pre-requisite coursework must be completed at an accredited 4 year college or university. Applicants who have received community college credits must either retake those courses at a four year institution or take an equal number of credits in upper level coursework in the same discipline at a four year institution.


I'm sure you can find CC info on other schools' websites.