Should I take another class for Spring 2013?

[FrownUpsideDown]

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Hello Everyone, I just wanted to ask if you guys would recommend taking a science class that's not a prerequisite this Spring 2013? Would it help your application and interviews? I have a few interviews coming up and they might ask what have I been doing in this glide year. I'm currently working as a dental assistant part time. Thank you for your thoughts!

 

[LaughingGas]

If your DAt and GPA is strong I don't think so. Although I heard from a friend that when he talked to an adcom, they told him continuation of education looks favorable.

 

[FrownUpsideDown]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[R3DEUCE]

As long as it is a manageable load that will not negatively impact your grades, go for it!

 

[NhuPT]

Don't spend money on unnecessary class unless you don't have enough upper level classes! Save money for dental school and interviews. I also work at a dental practice. I graduated in 2011 and will be going to dental school in 2013.I have never been asked about my gap years, they just asked me to describe what I do at work. Good luck!

 

[FrownUpsideDown]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[OsteotomyOMFS17]

What class were you thinking of taking? If it's something like anatomy-physiology or microbiology, I would say go for it. Those classes are really interesting and very relevant to dentistry. Who knows, maybe taking an extra science course now will give you a little more background for a future dental school class...

 

[SES0112]

If money's not an issue go for the extra classes. But like someone mentioned previously, I graduated in 2010 and work at a dental office as an assistant and have never been asked about my gap year (s). I always expected that question, but it hasn't come up!

 

[Leeum92]

Why not get involved in research? Try to volunteer in a lab of some kind. That would give you a whole lot more to talk about then a class. And would be free!