What do I do now?

[AU_Dental]

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I have been waitlisted at both the schools that I interviewed at and am starting to finalize my plan for the next cycle. One of the decisions I have to make is to defer graduation.

I am currently in a Master's program and if I defer I have guaranteed income plus tuition coverage in exchange for being a teaching assistant but I would have to take at least 1 credit.

The other advice I have been told is to graduate and work in a dental office while applying next cycle. Problem with this is as far as I know there are no offices hiring and the income would be much lower compared to being a teaching assistant.

Should I defer or let graduation continue?

 

[Likkriue]

Defer and volunteer at a dental clinic on the side. Who said you had to work there?

 

[AU_Dental]

Defer and volunteer at a dental clinic on the side. Who said you had to work there?

Friends who have been accepted and advisors. I am already starting to resume shadowing next week since my hours were a bit light. I would love to volunteer but I will need to see who is open to that!

 

[Likkriue]

Try and check out some Hospitas in your area.

 

[AU_Dental]

Try and check out some Hospitas in your area.

I have already done some volunteering at a clinic for those without insurance