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Post-bacc...What to do to improve chances?
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It is a long road. I will be finishing my M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. I know there is a similar program in Glendale, AZ and keep in mind that is also where the new dental school is. I think that the masters degree is a big plus and helps you stand out. I applied before and didn't get an interview. Now that I would be finishing my masters I had 3 acceptances. I think if you want to be a dentist don't give up and keep trying! Good luck.
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Not sure about the others, but don't go for option 3 - a dental hygiene route is after all, for dental hygiene.
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Option 3 is a terrible idea.
Option 2 - I don't know much about this program, but I'm under the impression that it won't give you a huge chunk of upper-level / grad level bio courses.
Option 1 - This is a great way to improve your chances of getting accepted a year later. This topic has been discussed a 100 times in SDN. Please do a SDN search on "SMP", "1-year masters", "post-bacc dental" etc.
Your science gpa is your boat anchor. I highly suggest only looking into programs that offer a high concentration of pure upper-level / grad level biology classes. Doing well (all A's and B's) for a solid year of advanced bio classes at a 4-year college will prove to the d-schools that you are competitive applicant.
You and the dental schools know that you're interested in Kinesiology, rather than a real bio degree because it's easier.
Option 2 - I don't know much about this program, but I'm under the impression that it won't give you a huge chunk of upper-level / grad level bio courses.
Option 1 - This is a great way to improve your chances of getting accepted a year later. This topic has been discussed a 100 times in SDN. Please do a SDN search on "SMP", "1-year masters", "post-bacc dental" etc.
Your science gpa is your boat anchor. I highly suggest only looking into programs that offer a high concentration of pure upper-level / grad level biology classes. Doing well (all A's and B's) for a solid year of advanced bio classes at a 4-year college will prove to the d-schools that you are competitive applicant.
You and the dental schools know that you're interested in Kinesiology, rather than a real bio degree because it's easier.
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I concur with Jiga don't do dental hygiene. That is a separate career track. If you do that intending it to be your career but end up switching to premed after working as a hygienist for many years its okay.
