"life re-evaluation"

[TheElite127]

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we all do it a couple hundred times in our lives...

so far, i made a post on my basic situation, back to school after trying to raise my family, yadda yadda, and everyone says work hard 100%.

here is the path that i think i've built (please fill in any holes you see):

1) Finish up remaining classes to Spring 09 and transfer from CC to UC Davis as a Junior
2) Take Upperlevel Bio's classes to get a BS in BioSci
3) Study and take DAT?
4) Apply.

i'm pretty much in the dark regarding the process..i read a lot of things like applying as a 3rd year predental..but the thing is i'm transferring as a 3rd year, and was advised to take the upper level sci classes at the univ level..so a year to cram things in for the DAT is a bit too short imho.

i currently am earning a 3.5 gpa est/ with this semesters core classes coming to a close.

i want in at UoP since i'm a SF native.

thanks guys!

 

[komodo]

you could do some shadowing if you havent already done so

 

[doc3232]

Why not UCSF?

 

[TheElite127]

yes i'm considering ucsf, ucsd, nyu and the others as my secondaries...but ya, also forgot to put shadowing in there, as i am doing it this summer. i just want to know what i have ahead of me and things i should look out for, or helpful tips.

 

[ummjoey]

you can take the dat this coming summer after you finished bio, chem, and ochem (core classes) at CC.

ucsd? i dont think they have a dental school.........i would definetly apply to more than 3-4 schools.

you dont have to apply your 3rd year if you dont feel ready. you can apply your senior year.

i know people who transfered after 2 years at cc to university and applied their 3 year. they applied in may of their junior year and took the date june/july.

there really isnt a magic formula for getting dental school. just got to have good gpa, dat, EC, lors, ps, and apply early, then you should have a pretty good chance.