Hello All!
This is my first post here on this forum, I usually never join forums, but this one seemed to be one that I could gain a lot out of. I have been following here and there and just had to finally ask myself.
I had a rough undergrad path causing my GPA to not be as strong as it should be for dental school. I know that applying to dental school would not be an option at his point (my GPA was 2.7/2.8). However, my question is whether I should go for a Post Bacc in dental hygiene or should I try to get into a masters program in biotechnology/biomedical sciences etc. My GRE scores are relatively high so that would be my only saving grace to get into a graduate program along with my LOR's and personal statement.
I have completed some applications early this year and I have gotten into a Post Bacc to MCPHS for dental hygiene in which I would be able to get certified in at the end as a hygienist. I feel this is a wonderful program and it would be a great option for dental school, but at the end of the day, a masters is a masters. I was wondering if dental schools have a preference in what they prefer to see and if I am going in the right path.
Would you suggest me to accept admission into the post bacc or should I continue to apply to masters programs and later make a decision? And if I would have the choice would you suggest post bacc or masters?
P.S any sort of advising would be great, I am nearly deserpate for help and opinions!
Thank you and
Regards
This is my first post here on this forum, I usually never join forums, but this one seemed to be one that I could gain a lot out of. I have been following here and there and just had to finally ask myself.
I had a rough undergrad path causing my GPA to not be as strong as it should be for dental school. I know that applying to dental school would not be an option at his point (my GPA was 2.7/2.8). However, my question is whether I should go for a Post Bacc in dental hygiene or should I try to get into a masters program in biotechnology/biomedical sciences etc. My GRE scores are relatively high so that would be my only saving grace to get into a graduate program along with my LOR's and personal statement.
I have completed some applications early this year and I have gotten into a Post Bacc to MCPHS for dental hygiene in which I would be able to get certified in at the end as a hygienist. I feel this is a wonderful program and it would be a great option for dental school, but at the end of the day, a masters is a masters. I was wondering if dental schools have a preference in what they prefer to see and if I am going in the right path.
Would you suggest me to accept admission into the post bacc or should I continue to apply to masters programs and later make a decision? And if I would have the choice would you suggest post bacc or masters?
P.S any sort of advising would be great, I am nearly deserpate for help and opinions!
Thank you and
Regards
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