we live in GA, no one in our family has been to college. She is 17 and taking college prep classes at her high school. The counselors there are not very helpful. What can we do to find out what direction to go?
2006-11-09 14:34:49 · 8 answers · asked by bex920 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Good for you, for wanting to help her with this process! Too many parents would just stand back and hope she could find a way to do this. There are several ways you can approach this. If you have a family dentist with whom she has a good relationship, she (or you) could ask her/him for help with the process. There are many websites, like www.collegeboard.com, which give information - she needs to prepare for the SAT, if she hasn't already taken that exam, and she should get help with her essays and financial aid applications. Be careful, by the way, about rip-off companies which take your money and promise financial aid; I've seen too many people taken in by these sleazy people. Once she gets accepted at a college, they should be able to work with her to get financial aid that she (and you) doesn't have to pay for up front. The suggestion about community college counselors was a good one, and if you have any money, there are professional independent college counselors you can get advice from. I can tell you that I'm a college professor, and many of us love it when high school students who are interested in our fields come to us for advice. I don't know enough about the sciences, or I'd volunteer to help her myself!
2006-11-09 14:59:16 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the first thing about it, but here are some sites that may give you a start for researching a answer.
1. Find out more about dentists by working or volunteering in a dental office. By doing this, you can learn some of the aspects involved in being a dentist as well as different dental procedures performed by a dentist.
2. If you are still in high school, math and science are important subjects to focus on. It would also be helpful to enroll in college prep classes. Chemistry, liberal arts, biology and algebra are college prep classes that would be helpful to you.
3. In college, you don’t have to major in science, however, you must complete the pre dental science requirements in the United States. Recommended courses to take in college are biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, physics and general biology.
4. In the United States, an undergraduate degree is recommended before dental school. The majority of students in dental school have had 4 years of college.
5. Find out about different dental schools and the requirements for admission of each. Most dental schools will offer you valuable information about what you should do to prepare for a career in dentistry.
http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalcareers/
2006-11-09 14:41:25 · answer #2 · answered by John E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first advice is to tell her to job shadow. To make sure that's what she wants to do. Schooling is not cheap. Second do some research on the web about schools around you that have a dentist program. Then set an appointment up to talk to a adviser. then go from there. Good luck.
2006-11-09 14:50:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expensive school is simply that pricey and does no longer warranty any bigger schooling simply extra money. Small cheap schools can present a well schooling with out plenty of further trappings that aren't essential- one of the most exceptional academics are at your extra modest schools - -and pricey school does no longer imply you are going graduate MagnaCum Brilliant - What the academic tuition is known as has not anything to do with how good you discovered the lesson.
2016-09-01 10:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research for universities with dental colleges. Make sure she takes plenty of science courses in high school. Where there is a will there is a way. Good luck to her.
2006-11-09 14:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by ridingdragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a dentist,she will need a first professional degree(6yrs in total,2 pre-professional,4=professional years)It entails a lot of hardwork and brilliance.She must work hard with her performance at school to make it easier for her.search info. on that from the univ of her choice from the academic link.
2006-11-10 03:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) on www.bls.gov It defines thousands of careers - including how to get started. You might also look at www.petersons.com which can help with the admissions processes.
2006-11-09 14:40:30 · answer #7 · answered by d1denney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may be able to go talk to a local community college. the counselors there would talk to u about what classes are needed
2006-11-09 14:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋