<p>I want be a dentist. Therefore, I'll probably major in biology or biochemistry. Any recommendations on colleges/universities with a good biology program or pre-dental program?</p>
<p>*preferably one in east or central US. ivy or non ivy</p>
<p>There are too many schools to list, especially if you just need a major that can prepare you for dental school. Your first step is to narrow down a list of schools based on personal preferences (region, location (urban/suburban/rural), size, etc… affordability, and your prospects of admission. Make sure your list includes some academic and financial safeties, matches, and reaches. In general, you want to go to the best school that you can afford and will fit your personal preferences. Onc you have a list, then you can consider their bioscience programs to help you narrow the list further. In your case, you might also consider the quality of pre-health profesions advising, % of applicants who are admitted to dental school, etc. Since dental school is expensive, saving money on undergrad education should be one of your considerations, e.g., going to your in-state public flagship or going to a somewhat lower ranked school if it offers you significant financial aid. In other words, focus first on a school that is the best fit rather than over-focusing on a particular department since biology is a core discipline in which many schools will have sufficiently strong programs.</p>
<p>Do as zapfino says. And once you have your GPA, test scores, class rank, selection criteria, and a list of possible schools, come back to CC and we can help you figure out if you missed a school that you might want to consider.</p>