I've got a fine art B.A. and an M.S. in art ed. I'm 33 and considering dental school. Could I really get in?

I've got a few science classes under my belt, but I would obviously have to finish the pre-reqs. I think dentistry is a wonderful combo of art and science. Has anyone really started this late in life and with a background like mine? I've been teaching high school for the last four years. Help???

I've got a fine art B.A. and an M.S. in art ed. I'm 33 and considering dental school. Could I really get in?
I just graduated med school and several of my classmates were over 40 (a couple over 50). I'm sure dental schools will take a good look at you if your grades from your science classes and your DAT scores are OK. Take a look at http://forums.studentdoctor.net and look at the Pre-Dental and DAT forums.
Reply:you could if you tried?
Reply:of course you can get in.


prereqs, and you should be good to go
Reply:I dont see why not, you got into the other schools
Reply:It's never too late! It is a wonderful and challenging occupation. Good luck to you!
Reply:OMG - you are so overqualified for dental school! Just kidding.





Go for it. If it's what you want to do. They take fairly ignorant just graduated from high-school people, so why wouldn't they take you. You've proved you can learn and are a responsible adult.





If you take the classes and meet the requirements for entry into the program they have no reason not to accept you.
Reply:I have no doubt that you could. It sounds like you're trying to run away from the problems of the real world and stay a perpetual student.
Reply:33 is not too old


you definitely can do it if you want to


get all your pre-reqs done and make sure you have a great GPA
Reply:Absolutely! Talk with the liason of pre med/pre vet/pre dental at your Undergrad (yes, I know it sounds weird, but I'm being serious!). They will recommend what classes you will need, what tests you will take (and their costs) and, given your current GPA, what Dental programs look most promising. Remember, grad programs are more and more looking for people with "real life experience:" which is a fancy way of saying you're mature enough to handle yourself and any curve balls that come your way.