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Old 07-27-2006 | 09:52 AM
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ahh so much schooling =[.
Old 07-27-2006 | 09:56 AM
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Took me more than two years of working to figure out what I wanted to do. Now that I know, I'm extremely motivated.
Old 07-27-2006 | 10:02 AM
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4 Years BS and 3 Years Honors Grad School instead of 4 years. 7 Years. Well worth it, I'd never change 1 thing.

Well, I should of partied a tad more in grad school.
Old 07-27-2006 | 10:05 AM
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for my magor i can branch off to 3 different profession =]
Old 07-27-2006 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by CrAzYNeSs,Jul 27 2006, 10:56 AM
Took me more than two years of working to figure out what I wanted to do. Now that I know, I'm extremely motivated.
Although I'm still struggling with this... hopefully I can figure out what I want to do SOON...
Old 07-27-2006 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Back-cracker,Jul 27 2006, 10:36 AM
Ask yourself this question 1st:

Do you have a 3.5 AVG in your core classes? If you don't, have a plan "B".

Most of the schools are VERY competative. Anything under a 3.1, 3.2 and you're not getting in unless it's out of state or a third tier school.

Ask yourself this 2nd:

Why medical? Is it your idea? or your parents idea? Have you worked for an MD? Cardiologist?


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Excellent points. I'd also like to add that if you're even remotely unsure of pursuing an MD or DDS, don't do it! Medical and dental school can be pretty grueling (not cheap either), and you don't want to realize halfway through it that you don't like it. Don't let pressure from your friends/family influence you into going into a field that you'll end up hating. Here's a good article I read a while back that really makes some good points about the frustations that a lot of us have about career choices: http://www.paulgraham.com/love.html

I've been graduated from college for 2 years, and I STILL don't know what I want to do for the rest of my life. I'm slowly narrowing down my options, but it's still tough, especially considering I have so many different interests. Listen to BC's advice though--try to maintain a 3.5+ GPA in school. Even if you figure out that medical/dental school isn't right for you, having good grades will definitely open up some doors for you. Trust me, I learned this one the hard way... I should've studied more in school
Old 07-27-2006 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Back-cracker,Jul 27 2006, 10:36 AM
Ask yourself this question 1st:

Do you have a 3.5 AVG in your core classes? If you don't, have a plan "B".

Most of the schools are VERY competative. Anything under a 3.1, 3.2 and you're not getting in unless it's out of state or a third tier school.

Ask yourself this 2nd:

Why medical? Is it your idea? or your parents idea? Have you worked for an MD? Cardiologist?


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not parents idea. i have worked for a pediatrician
Old 07-27-2006 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by harshfury,Jul 27 2006, 08:40 AM
yeah....be an idiot
HAHA



Hey n00b.



STILL not on my top 8.


Old 07-27-2006 | 06:57 PM
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Well I can tell you.. general dentistry can be stressful at times.. however overall I think it is a good occupation...

The best benefit about the occupation is if you own your own practice you can be your own boss!!!
Old 07-27-2006 | 06:59 PM
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dentist are just sadist with a medical degree


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