Seriously? What counts as a normal, unprovoking thread for me?
I'm just trying to prioritize my classes. I thought science gpa is more important than the BS classes I wouldn't be taking anyway if they weren't required to graduate. I'm only taking a break from the "too long-term" career questions.
I know a 3.0 is at the bottom of the curve, but I just used this situation as a hypothetical in order see what should be prioritized. It's one of those "is it better to take all honor classes with B's or regular with A's" questions.
Aren't you a freshman? Why are you planning your academic performance a handful of days into college. Hop off SDN for once. Look to your left and right while you're in class instead of posting on here, and make some friends in the next chapter of your life
I'm sorry if I gave off the wrong vibe; I just need to learn how to prioritize.
No you are way too high strung for a freshman. Did you know dentists have the highest suicide rate? You need to find friends and hobbies to help you relax and start acting like a freshman lol. Worry abt this stuff in 2 more years
The suicide stat is not true at all and has been debunked by various sources. I'm high-strung? You should check-out some of the pre-meds we have over here. I'm not joking, one of my pre-med HS classmates is in a class with me and they literally pretend to not know me b/c I was a lesser (not by much) student than them in high-school. Hobbies cost money which is something I don't have.
Get a 3.5+ and start studying for your DAT now so you score a 30? There's no full proof way to get into dental school. And stop comparing yourself to others, maybe focus on improving yourself rather than gauging yourself to other people. If you want a specific and clear answer refer to the ADEA guide for accepted students for class of 2016 (2017 if available) pick your top school, look at its avg acceptance stats and try to be above that
You should prioritize letting none of these things happen. It's like asking, "what's the best IA to have, drinking, smoking pot, or cheating?" None is good, you should prioritize getting none of the above.
You don't need to learn how to do anything. You're literally at the foot of your education. If you're stressed about your 2 science and 2 non science classes in freshman year, how are you going to deal with 30 credit hour semesters as a D1
Depends on the school. At my school gen chem is ridiculously hard. It's a weed out course as well but for the most part I agree with you.
Doesn't matter what a weed-out course it is, adcoms are still looking fir B+ or better performance, ideally.
I was referring to when you said the earliest classes are the easiest.
I understand. I just don't like wasting money and time on subject matter with no market value. It's a hobby in my mind.
There are things in life that are priceless.
You're commiting the ultimate waste of time and money by not taking every class seriously when your OGPA is one of the 3 biggest factors that will dictate whether you are able to get into dental school, which is your entire basket of eggs when it comes to "market value". As someone else pointed out, if you have trouble navigating 14 credit hours now, how do you think 30-36 will feel in dental school? You think you're being pragmatic and prepared with how much you overthink things, but it doesn't help you the slightest bit if you're not thinking in a manner conducive to success at your goal. If you're working your ass off all day to dig a ditch, but you're using a straw to dig, all you've done with your day is to waste it. All your hand wringing and obsessing is just furious straw-digging. The shovel is right there. Grab it.
