tutoring on application?

[jlee1986]

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is tutoring someone in organic chemistry outside of school worth putting in my application?

 

[blasterx]

No, adcoms might think you want to become a professor instead of a dentist. I wouldn't put it.

 

[jlee1986]

is tutoring really going to look that bad? i was going to put it as an extracurricular activity...

 

[prez_al]

is tutoring really going to look that bad? i was going to put it as an extracurricular activity...

dude, put it as a job

 

[Mstoothlady2012]

I would put it on....shows that you are willing to help people (Eventhough you make money..but still!)

 

[Cymbidium]

No, adcoms might think you want to become a professor instead of a dentist. I wouldn't put it.

There's a pending shortage of dental professors as the baby boomers all retire - some schools actively pursue people with TA experience/ tutoring etc. This was specifically said to us at our NYU interview - "Many of you are here today because you expressed an interest in teaching or have TA experience".

Put it on your app.

 

[uesider]

I would definitely put it on your application. I don't think they would think you want to be a professor or teacher at all. Shows you know your stuff and are motivated enough to help others. All of my tutors have been med students.

 

[wannabDMD]

where would you guys put TA experience on your app? if it wasnt paid...just credit

 

[Cymbidium]

I think I put mine under the volunteer section - OK, I really don't remember. I did, however, mention it in my essay and got a LOR for the professor I was TA-ing for.

 

[DMDreaming]

No, adcoms might think you want to become a professor instead of a dentist. I wouldn't put it.

Actually, I was told by a dean of admissions that some dental schools are looking for students who might be interested in teaching. He said it can be a challenge to find full time professors because they may not make as much as dentists in private practice. I was encouraged to include my tutoring experience on my application because of this. Also, my pre-dent advisor says it looks good on an application because it shows you like to help others.

 

[1992Corolla]

Of course it would help, use that ochem brain of yours man. Why would it be a bad thing that you have been tutoring outside of class? Shame on you.👍