Would participating in a dental assisting program help my chances?

[mpbam16]

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Pretty straightforward question. I was wondering if taking the year of classes at my local cc but not actually working as a DA would improve my chances of getting into dental school? BTW I have no research experience.

Sorry if my wording is a little brash but I didn't know a nicer way to ask the question

 

[free99]

Sounds like a costly pursuit that will only marginally improve your application, especially without any actual work experience. How's the rest of your app looking? I'd probably spend that time volunteering, studying, making money, or just enjoying college.

 

[doc toothache]

It will certainly improve your gpa since you are likely to be competing with barely hs graduates.
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