Is Running Start a good program for Dentistry?

I'm a sophomore in high school, and yes, I have talked to my counselor about this, many times. However, I cannot make up my mind on whether or not I should take Running Start or stay with high school.





DETAILS:


- I want to be a dentist.


- I am a 4.0 student.


- I am eligible for math and English courses at RS, which opens me up for science and history courses.


- I plan to go to the University of Washington for Bachelor's, regardless if I stay in HS or do RS.


- I plan to go to UW Dentistry right after Bachelor's.





RS DETAILS:


- You can complete HS and college credit (you can get AA in 2 years of RS)


-All I need to pay is for books and fees (classes are paid by state)


- I can go part time HS and RS, or full time each.


- RS is a community college.


- I can go for 2 years maximum.





RS POSITIVES:


- Not wasting 2 years of my life.


- WAY less tuition fees.


- College experience enables me to get a feel for a big University.


- Faster moving classes, more knowledge.

Is Running Start a good program for Dentistry?
One thing to consider: You're not "wasting two years of your life" by pursuing a traditional bachelor's degree. College is a time for exploration and growth, both on a personal level and an academic one. Unless you're dying or expecting the world to end, you don't need to be in a rush. You don't want to look back and think, "Wow. Those could have been really fun years." Being an adult is not all it's cracked up to be.





If you're a 4.0 high school student, chances are you'd thrive in a college class. Maybe go part-time to college at first, and part time to high school, to ease the transition?





A few things to keep in mind: Running Start is NOT its own "community college." It is a program offered on college campuses across your state. If you DO go full time, and you get an AA, you will no longer be eligible for freshman scholarships when you go off to college. If you simply take a few classes, you can apply to UW as a freshman. . . and possibly keep your sanity.
Reply:Yeah, it seemed like you probably knew what you were talking about. Good luck. What it comes down to is: Are you willing to sacrifice all your time in high school to get out of college sooner? Report It