Taking 2 years off after undergrad?

[r3dr0s3s]

I was wondering if taking 2 years off after I graduate from an undergraduate institution looks bad when applying to dental school. Thanks.

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[Livineasi]

I sure hope not....I took 10 years off and had a whole other career before deciding to apply. I think it can only help you prove how much you want to be a dentist if you show that you've explored the world and yourself a little before jumping into a major career.

 

[Brownstain]

Not at all! Hell, you probably look more mature in their eyes

 

[prydA]

i think 2 years or more is average? the avg age of people at matriculation is around 24 i believe

 

[Fonz]

I took off two years. Well a year before applying so that makes two years before actual matriculation. They didn't seem to notice much all but you better have a good explaination of why you took time off / what have you been doing since then. It will probably come up during the interviews.