diana
On the path to dental school, is it recommendable to acquire a B.A in a major not in the science fields? or is it better to keep a one track mind to prepare for the DAT test?
I am very interested in being an orthodontist one day. Coming from a small town in Mexico were dental care is not available to everyone, my goal is to share my knowledge with such towns. was hoping to get a B.A in Latin American Studies to be better prepared to travel south america providing aid. I'm just not sure if it ill really make a difference to major in L.A studies for my undergrad years. #dentistry #orthodontist #latin-american-studies
2 answers
Steven Bornfeld
Steven’s Answer
Are you living in Mexico now? Do you plan on attending dental school in Mexico or the United States?
Neil Pinney
Neil’s Answer
Most Dental Schools in the U.S. prefer candidates who are well rounded. They like to see a wide variety of experiences both in and outside the classroom. As long as you have your prerequisites, show some commitment to community service, and a good GPA, you'll meet the requirements of most schools. We have had a wide variety of degrees apply here at IU, everything from music majors, to social work, to business and many more. Latin American studies would be fine as a degree.