why is so bad to attend a community college?

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Why everyone is making comments about community college not been as good for applicants? Does it really make a difference if the applicant is from a (community college vs. a private college) during selecting prospective student for Dental school?
 
because for the most part ( obviously there are always exceptions) it is easier to do better (grade wise) in a CC vs. a 4-year college. You would prob learn more in some CC, but thats not the point.
 
It's not that bad. However, it does limit the schools you can apply to (some don't accept CC credits, some only accept X-number of credits, etc). If you excel at a CC then transfer and do well at a 4 year then there's nothing to worry about.

If you excel at a CC then bomb at a 4 year then you're screwed.
 
I have an associate degree in Dental Hygiene...A Bachelor degree in Anthro-biochemistry ( both schools are community college)!!!So I am so confused....One was a 2 years program and other 4 years...I guess when ppl refer to a community college they refer to a 2 years college, right?
 
i did not know you can get a bachelors at a CC..i thought CC's only offered associate degrees?

What state do you live in?
 
I always view community college or colleges on that same level as a place where when attending, SAT or ACT scores do not matter when applying.

Where I live there is a college that is a two year, but has certain bachelor degrees. Even though they have those I still consider it a CC.

I went to cc and felt like I learned more there than the 4 year college I attend now. In my experience professors at the cc explain the material where at the 4 year, the professors just basically read verbatim off the power point.

I feel it is more self learn at the 4 year.
 
I always view community college or colleges on that same level as a place where when attending, SAT or ACT scores do not matter when applying.

Where I live there is a college that is a two year, but has certain bachelor degrees. Even though they have those I still consider it a CC.

I went to cc and felt like I learned more there than the 4 year college I attend now. In my experience professors at the cc explain the material where at the 4 year, the professors just basically read verbatim off the power point.

I feel it is more self learn at the 4 year.

Thats why dental schools like 4-year colleges, so that you can learn how to self learn and do well. I agree with what you said, and thats a reason why Adcoms can view CC's in a bad matter. If you do well in CC, then do well in a 4-year, then you will be fine ( with the exception to a few schools out there that dont accept CCs at all- Tufts and BU I know dont).
 
Why everyone is making comments about community college not been as good for applicants? Does it really make a difference if the applicant is from a (community college vs. a private college) during selecting prospective student for Dental school?

I am someone who avoided CC at all costs, but I only did that because of the rumors going around that CC credits aren't as impressive as university.

I never checked to see if the rumors were correct.... so....

But honestly, there are some people whom CANNOT avoid CC. Like if you work fulltime and you wanna go back to school, but the nearest university doesn't offer any evening courses, then you have no choice but to attend CC (for evening classes)

If you had a choice between university vs CC, sure, go to university. But if you don't have this option, attend a CC and don't lose any sleep over it.
 
i did not know you can get a bachelors at a CC..i thought CC's only offered associate degrees?

What state do you live in?

I am live in NY....Got an associate degree at Hostos community college and a Bachelor degree In Lehman college ( which is CUNY)......I am reapplying and now considering if that was a major factor on my rejection 😕...
 
I am live in NY....Got an associate degree at Hostos community college and a Bachelor degree In Lehman college ( which is CUNY)......I am reapplying and now considering if that was a major factor on my rejection 😕...


I really doubt it. Did you get an interview with that dental school or a flat out rejection?

In my opinion there are too many people who got into dental school with cc credits. If you do well on the DAT, have a good gpa, and good extracurricular there shouldn't be a problem getting into a dental school.

I hardly see on here that someone didn't get in because of the CC credits, minus the ones that don't except cc credits at all. If they got rejected their DAT was low or just average or their gpa was not very impressive.
 
Yeah, a 4 year degree is simply not given by a CC. Review other parts of your application. Call schools that rejected you and ask for the gist in their reasons not to accept you.
 
Yeah, a 4 year degree is simply not given by a CC. Review other parts of your application. Call schools that rejected you and ask for the gist in their reasons not to accept you.

Thanks, I will go speak to advisor friday....
 
GPA science 3.5
GPA Cummulative 3.8
DAT scores : 20
lower was a 16 on math
I am retaking DAT to get better scores, hopefully...But I also applied late and only to one school...

whats the breakdown of your DAT scores.

What schools did you apply to, what schools gave you an interview, and what are your statuses with the schools?
 
Thanks, I will go speak to advisor friday....

I really dont know if you need to retake. The qr is the least looked at section. What was your rc score, because if it was <17 that would be an issue.
 
whats the breakdown of your DAT scores.

What schools did you apply to, what schools gave you an interview, and what are your statuses with the schools?


PAT - 21
QR - 16
RC - 17
BIO - 22
GC - 19
OC - 18
total score was a 20 on science
I applied to NYU only since I was a late applicant and they take applications up to Feb...
 
PAT - 21
QR - 16
RC - 17
BIO - 22
GC - 19
OC - 18
total score was a 20 on science
I applied to NYU only since I was a late applicant and they take applications up to Feb...


WOW...well thats it. you applied to ONLY 1 school. idc how good anyone's stats are, it is VERY VERY difficult to gamble on one school.ALso , the 17 RC does hurt, but now you wont know if it was cause you applied to one school or if it was cause ur DAT.
 
PAT - 21
QR - 16
RC - 17
BIO - 22
GC - 19
OC - 18
total score was a 20 on science
I applied to NYU only since I was a late applicant and they take applications up to Feb...

Yeah your rc is kinda low, a lot of schools would like to see at least an 18, other than that your scores are fine.

So after seeing your scores, I could retake and get that rc up. Apply to 12 or more schools early and you should get in next cycle.
 
WOW...well thats it. you applied to ONLY 1 school. idc how good anyone's stats are, it is VERY VERY difficult to gamble on one school.ALso , the 17 RC does hurt, but now you wont know if it was cause you applied to one school or if it was cause ur DAT.

Thanks!! I am planning to apply to more schools this next cycle and will be also retaking DAT 🙁... Studying now!! I will go see advisor on frid to determine if it was because of my low score on DAT or because i got a C+ in organic chemistry in 2005...
 
this is a tough one. Idk if this is an automatic retake. you got a 22 in BIO, a very important section. you have a 20/20/21. That is pretty solid. yea your RC score is a 17, that is low, but most schools have a cutoff at 17. I think this is a 50/50. There is no right or wrong with retaking this. 17 RC will keep you out of some schools, but you have a very good gpa and good DAT scores that might get you into schools that dont favor RC as much.

IMO, i say dont retake, apply to 15 or more schools. The fact I say dont is cause ur gpa is great, and the rest of your DAt scores are pretty good. The risk of doing worse on your DAT is a pretty legit risk. Bio is the most random section on the DAT, so if you do very well( as you did), you had to have luck on your side. To do as as well in BIO the second round would be difficult IMO. Your GC and OC wont change much, because these sections are easier to study for and more straight forward. You could improve the math score with enough studying. Overall: i think that unless you didnt study well on the first DAT attempt, the probability of you doing the same, or worse than your first time taking it is higher than you doing better than the first time taking it.
 
GPA science 3.5
GPA Cummulative 3.8
DAT scores : 20
lower was a 16 on math
I am retaking DAT to get better scores, hopefully...But I also applied late and only to one school...

Theres your problem. Retake is not necessary (unless you bombed RC).
Play it smarter this round, apply early and to MORE THAN 1 SCHOOL
 
Look at the title of your post.... That's why! Jk
 
When you do this again, apply early and to more than 1 school. With those stats maybe 5-10? Also, 17 RC and 16 QR may be below cutoffs for certain schools. I would retake the DAT. I am in the same boat, first time applying but the QR brought me down.
 
The only reason why I would consider retaking the DAT with that score is because of the rc. A 17 is low and like Bing12 wrote, a lot of schools cut off is a 17.

If this was the op's first time applying with a 17, I would also have kept with those scores and see what happens. But because this would be the op's second time applying why risk it.
 
Yeah, if there is one thing to improve on this app, it is the DAT. Plus improve the chances by applying to more schools.
 
im confused are you referring to the difference between a CC and a private school or are you talking about a STATE university vs. private?
 
PAT - 21
QR - 16
RC - 17
BIO - 22
GC - 19
OC - 18
total score was a 20 on science
I applied to NYU only since I was a late applicant and they take applications up to Feb...

I would definately not retake the DAT!!! The average matriculant had a 19! Your GPA is also about .2 higher than the average matriculant!!

As far as the RC goes, lets use common sense, with the rest of the OPs stats i highly doubt an ADCOM would hold back an acceptance from a well qualified applicant, because he/she missed the RC by 1 pt?!

Your problem is your latenss and only applying to NYU. Nothing else at all! I have known several people with much, much lower stats than you that applied to 20 schools and got in 2 or more.

If you apply early and smart to around 15 schools i bet you will have mulitiple acceptances next year!
 
taking classes at cc right now. Alot of extra credit. i don't read or study for test and still get B and As. Big difference compare to UC where i study 2 weeks ahead for a midterm and still get my ass kick.
 
I had calc I/II at CC and they brought in real university professors to teach it...not easy
 
taking classes at cc right now. Alot of extra credit. i don't read or study for test and still get B and As. Big difference compare to UC where i study 2 weeks ahead for a midterm and still get my ass kick.

HAHA u know im doing the exact same thing right now. Its a huge difference huh?
 
They care because of the difficulty factor, Universities are harder (which is obvious). I've taken classes at UC, and CC's. I put in about 10% of the effort at the CC, and still get higher grades there than UC. I'm not saying that CC's don't offer a good education; i'm just saying that they are easier. Sometimes, I actually feel like I learn more in the CC courses because it was more to the point on what actually matters, where as at the university, the professors sometimes beat around the bush for 45 minutes.
 
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