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Is a post bacc really necessary?
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I somewhat agree with you. The reason I think a post-bacc would be appropriate is if the student has been in undergrad for some time and needs to still improve on their GPA but not to the extent of doing an entire masters degree. In that instance, I think it's necessary to move beyond an undergrad setting but not necessarily jump to a 2 year masters degree.
When I was graduating from undergrad, this was in my mind.
What if I don't get in? should I take some more classes to show that
I am not stopping my education and increase my GPA? or do that in grad school
and also think about the back up plan as well?
If I do post bacc + master then in case I fail to get in to dental school, I can start a new career as soon as I finish masters. Post bacc counts as the 1st yr of master so u can just do 1 yr post bacc + 1 yr master without accelerated masters' program.
Post bacc is supposed to be very hard so expecting higher GPA from post bacc is not easy.
I think it's better to take upper sci classes in undergrad to inc GPA than doing that in post bacc unless back up plan is in ur mind.
What if I don't get in? should I take some more classes to show that
I am not stopping my education and increase my GPA? or do that in grad school
and also think about the back up plan as well?
If I do post bacc + master then in case I fail to get in to dental school, I can start a new career as soon as I finish masters. Post bacc counts as the 1st yr of master so u can just do 1 yr post bacc + 1 yr master without accelerated masters' program.
Post bacc is supposed to be very hard so expecting higher GPA from post bacc is not easy.
I think it's better to take upper sci classes in undergrad to inc GPA than doing that in post bacc unless back up plan is in ur mind.
Just to point this out, some schools won't let you enroll in a post-bacc or take upper level courses.
I went with the MS in case I don't get into Dschool. I would be more qualified to work in a research lab if I don't get in and have to reapply.
I went with the MS in case I don't get into Dschool. I would be more qualified to work in a research lab if I don't get in and have to reapply.
A post-bac can be different from school to school. I am a post-bac because I already have a bachelor's degree and am taking my science prereqs. Some schools have a formal program. If you got an undergrad degree in the sciences then skip the post-bac, it's better suited for those who need to take the prereqs (like non-majors).
