Question about if dental schools will be anal about credits? (bachelors, associate degree)

[monkeydumps]

Hello guys I am going to try an apply to a dental school in the future that allows up to 60 community college credits and all of them may be dental school prerequisites I.E. Physics, chemistry, ect. (Please don't waste my and your time by saying they don't and we end up playing posting tag trying to prove that they do, just take my word for it and even if you don't believe me who gives a crap haha) My question is I am going to first get an associates at cc and then transfer over to a 4 year university to get my bachelors. The problem is at community college the associates would be 60 credits right from the door which would force me to fulfill my prerequisites at a 4-year university which I can't afford (Please leave out the rude "If you can't afford it then don't become a dentist" or the oh so common "community college kids are stupid" I am very passionate about this career path but despite this fact I know some smart aleck people will still leave these types of comments Im just trying to nip them in the bud before hand haha) Anyways all I wanna know is say I completed all of pre dental prerequisites as well as my associates and transfered my associates (60 credits) to a 4 year university to get my bachelors how would the dental schools evaluate that? Would they say okay this kid has way to many credits at community college over 120 or instead because I got my bachelors at a 4-year institution will they just see it as a bachelors at a 4 year university on the transcript and not even pay attention to the fact that i got half of the credits being the associates at a cc?

Also when I transfer the cc credits to a 4 year university that accepts them does this in a way make it look as if I didn't even go to a cc because in the end Im earning a higher degree at a 4-year institution. In other words does it looks as if I didn't even get my associates at a cc in the first place because the degree will just say "bachelors". I hope I haven't confused you please be very descriptive and if you have done this before or something similar please let me know if not give me your best opinion. Thank You!

[zenjenn]

You really need to speak with a counselor at whatever school(s) you might want to attend. Every school is different, and in any school there is some room for negotiation. I'm not sure why you're posting these questions on city-data, as you need academic counsel from the schools of your choice to get solid answers.

Also when I transfer the cc credits to a 4 year university that accepts them does this in a way make it look as if I didn't even go to a cc because in the end Im earning a higher degree at a 4-year institution.

Most academic institutions will ask to see all transcripts from all institutions attended. When applying for a job, however, it is not unusual to just list a B.A. or B.S. without specifically listing the duration you attended the institution or any associate degrees.

There is nothing wrong with going to CC, and with tuition costs these days, it is often the smartest move. However, (and here's my smart alek remark), do make sure you take a writing class as part of your studies.

[harry chickpea]

"make sure you take a writing class"

I applaud MD wanting to learn to be a dentist, but the advice about learning to write is spot on. To be honest, the post was so hard to read and combative (please don't waste my time, while wasting mine...) that I skipped it and read what ZJ wrote.

[CindyDavis]

Core subjects taken in the first two years of college are largely viewed as interchangeable whether taken at a 4-year college or community college. If you do well in CC and obtain your degree from a accredited 4-year college or university, you are set to apply without any disadvantage versus other applicants.

Good luck!