Plan B

[TheEgoicMind]

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Assuming things don't work out this cycle (you know what I mean,) what is your plan B?

 

[YoonS]

There's no such thing as a plan B for me.. I want my plan A to be work out just fine....

 

[nboogie]

Formal post-bac or masters program

There's no such thing as a plan B for me.. I want my plan A to be work out just fine....

This sounds good too

 

[minimee99]

LOL, my plan B backfired. I'm going to have to think about a plan C, this stinks!

 

[TheEgoicMind]

in order of difficulty

-do post bacc or masters
-retake the DAT
-do more shadowing or get a job as a dental assistant
-do more volunteering
-think about switching to pharmacy, optometry, or podiatry .............jk
-cry all year

 

[Ukee]

LOL, my plan B backfired. I'm going to have to think about a plan C, this stinks!

wait, how did your plan b already backfire?? Acceptances aren't out for a few more hours

 

[minimee99]

wait, how did your plan b already backfire?? Acceptances aren't out for a few more hours

I went to dental hygiene school as a backup plan a few years ago, incase dental school never happened for me. A career in dental hygiene nowadays is almost non-existent, so I went back a obtained my Masters in Biomedical Sciences this past June to try the dental school process again. I re-took the DAT for my third time and didn't perform the greatest. My app was completed late because of of taking my DAT in October. I know I'm probably in the next batch of "possible interview invites" but I have not heard anything yet and am having my doubts unfortunately.

 

[TheEgoicMind]

I went to dental hygiene school as a backup plan a few years ago, incase dental school never happened for me. A career in dental hygiene nowadays is almost non-existent, so I went back a obtained my Masters in Biomedical Sciences this past June to try the dental school process again. I re-took the DAT for my third time and didn't perform the greatest. My app was completed late because of of taking my DAT in October. I know I'm probably in the next batch of "possible interview invites" but I have not heard anything yet and am having my doubts unfortunately.

I commend your effort and passion for dentistry. Hope you get in this cycle!

 

[minimee99]

I commend your effort and passion for dentistry. Hope you get in this cycle!

Thank you!

 

[PlasticSurgeon3]

My plan B would be to just retake the DAT because of my 16 in RC.... Otherwise nothing else, I personally think my RC is the only flaw in my app.

 

[dskies]

ive already done my plan b...been working on my masters for over 2 years now. im reallllllyyy hoping i dont have to explore plan c options..

 

[ginaych]

I went to dental hygiene school as a backup plan a few years ago, incase dental school never happened for me. A career in dental hygiene nowadays is almost non-existent, so I went back a obtained my Masters in Biomedical Sciences this past June to try the dental school process again. I re-took the DAT for my third time and didn't perform the greatest. My app was completed late because of of taking my DAT in October. I know I'm probably in the next batch of "possible interview invites" but I have not heard anything yet and am having my doubts unfortunately.

Do not lose your hope. You still have a shot this year. Not hearing much before Dec 1 doesn't dictate anything yet. If things really don't go right, there are still a lot of things you can do to strengthen your application. Work as a volunteer in a research lab, then apply to NSF or NIH fellowship so you can get paid as well as listing it on your app. Research participation is a big plus to some schools. You can retake DAT, start applying early in the cycle, and do lots of volunteer work at a dental office as well as hospital (this will ensure your interest in medicine and helping others in general).

 

[dantemac]

Plan B: Actually attend post-dec 1st interviews haha. Hoping to not have to though

 

[r2thekesh]

This is my 3rd application cycle (graduated in 2010 with my BS). I already did an MS. I'm signing up for the Peace Corp because I like to travel and I want to make a positive difference in the world. If I still want to do dentistry when I get back, I'll retake classes and the DAT and I'll be fine.

 

[mc719]

Plan B: Actually attend post-dec 1st interviews haha. Hoping to not have to though

Hey dantemac, have you heard from Penn yet? I heard people are getting calls, I haven't received anything yet though.