How does another degree look?

[NuttyEngDude]

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Hi,

So I've taken enough credits now to be awarded a bio degree, I have decided to go ahead and apply for it (for myself really) but am wondering how does this look to adcoms, or is it basically a wash? Will they just see the large amount of postbacc credits as equivalent?

Should I explicitly mention it anywhere or will it be obvious? they will receive the application before I actually am awarded the degree.

Thanks

 

[Balantidiumcoli]

"How does another degree look?"

Since I'm in the same boat, I'm hoping good but I'm curious as well.

According to AMCAS that stuff all appears under 'post-bacc' but whether or not it matters to an ADCOM, who is to say?

 

[Quizlet04]

Everything I've seen and heard suggests than an extra degree can't hurt, but that it doesn't do anything special for your application.

 

[NuttyEngDude]

Bleh, I should have known that. 😛 thanks

 

[TriagePreMed]

Equivalent to a second major = no net benefit or harm.

 

[rfvbnmju]

Would pulling two degrees simultaneous in undergrad look impressive? Curious to know that case.

 

[NuttyEngDude]

Thanks Triagepremed!

It's the same as having one, rfvbnmju. cGPA and BCMP (or sGPA) are king

 

[Captain Sisko]

impressed me, ned! to get another bachelors after leaving industry takes gumption. but what do I know... 🙂

 

[NuttyEngDude]

impressed me, ned! to get another bachelors after leaving industry takes gumption. but what do I know... 🙂

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