is it ok to take 1 class per semester?

[joonkimdds]

I am done with bachelor's degree.
I had full time for 4.5 yrs.
I heard that dental school want to see full load of classes per semeter.
I don't have to take another semester.
but I heard that they highly recommand courses like immunology and histology so I might take them next semester but i got lots of things to do next semster.
I am not sure if i should or shouldn't take 1 class next semester just to make admission happy.

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[FSUchic]

I am done with bachelor's degree.
I had full time for 4.5 yrs.
I heard that dental school want to see full load of classes per semeter.
I don't have to take another semester.
but I heard that they highly recommand courses like immunology and histology so I might take them next semester but i got lots of things to do next semster.
I am not sure if i should or shouldn't take 1 class next semester just to make admission happy.

Schools like to see a full course load so they are confident that you can handle the heavy course loads in dental school. The main difference is that once in dental school, you don't have to work, all you have to do is study! If you are going to go out of your way to pay for post-bac classes for your application, I would take more than one class. It might look strange to just take one course....2 or 3 might be better....or nothing at all.

 

[95881]

It all depends on how you did in undergrad. If you took a full load each semester and did well then it shows the adcoms you are capable of handling dental school. Since you already have your undergrad degree I don't see why it would be a problem to take one class at a time. Adcoms understand that you do need to work and pay off loans, etc. If you did so so in undergrad then I would recommend taking a full load. It would be your chance to show an upward trend. Good luck!

 

[visbimmer79]

I am done with bachelor's degree.
I had full time for 4.5 yrs.
I heard that dental school want to see full load of classes per semeter.
I don't have to take another semester.
but I heard that they highly recommand courses like immunology and histology so I might take them next semester but i got lots of things to do next semster.
I am not sure if i should or shouldn't take 1 class next semester just to make admission happy.

What u are recommended to do if ur application is a bit late after graduation? I mean "when u apply after ur graduation".

However, in my opinion, u'd better add a few more courses.

EX) A specific course(prerequisites or strongly recommended courses) + A few easy courses for you