HOW TO GET INTO DENTAL SCHOOL

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admissions
The Ohio State UniversityCollege of Dentistry
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Looking forACADEMIC STARS

• creative
• highly motivated to learn
• friendly enthusiastic
• diverse backgrounds interests
• genuine concern for others
• high ethical standards
• appreciation for tradition

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becoming a competitive applicant2009
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pre-requisite courses

• Microbiology
• Physics
• Physiology

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Biology 1
• Biology 2
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Freshman English
• Advanced Writing

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common questions
Q Does it matter what major I choose? A It does
not matter as long as you complete the
prerequisite courses. Q Do you look at my
science GPA? A We look to make sure all your
prerequisite courses have a grade of C or
higher.
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DAT (dental admissions test)

• Covers organic and inorganic chemistry, biology,
  quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension and
  perceptual ability.
• Take prior to applying in June.
• The most RECENT score is used.
• You CAN submit your AADSAS application without
  DAT scores
• Study Tools Kaplan, DAT Destroyer, Top Score Pro
  DAT Prep CD

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Admissions Statistics

• Entering class 2013
• Overall GPA 3.70
• Science GPA 3.62
• DAT AA 19.33
• DAT PAT 20.34
• Applications 1074
• Interviewed 186

• Interviewed for class 2014
• Overall GPA 3.75
• Science GPA 3.72
• DAT AA 20.52
• DAT PAT 20.71
• Applications 1084
• Interviewed 182

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Non-Academic Experiences

• Submit to OSU
• Form and instructions found online
• Experiences Volunteer 3 others recommended
• Volunteer required
• Employment
• Military
• Leadership
• Research
• Sports
• Other

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observation hours

• Submit to OSU
• Forms and instructions found online
• Minimum of 20 hours with a non-family member
  general dentist

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FAQ for observation hours
Q Does doing more than 20 hours help? A If an
interview is granted it allows you the
opportunity to discuss more about what you
observed. Q What if I want to observe my
orthodonitist? A You absolutely can after you
have 20 general hours. Only 15 of students
specialize so we want you to observe the
environment that 85 of the graduates will be
working in.
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recommendation letters

• Submit to AADSAS
• OSU requires 2
• 1 science professor
• 1 personal choice (no family member)
• employer, dentist, another professor, someone you
  volunteer with, someone you research with
• Look into the requirement for other schools, most
  require at least 3
• Q My science classes are so big, how is my
  professor going to write a letter for me?
• A visit office hours, give them a 1 page summary
  of yourself, give them ample time to write it

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application cycle2009-2010
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AADSAS

• Associated American Dental Schools
• Application Service
• Cycle opens June 1st and runs through September
  15th.
• http//www.adea.org/AADSAS/default.htm
• SUBMIT EARLY
• as soon as spring quarter grades are posted (mid
  JUNE)
• we DO NOT use the academic update feature of
  AADSAS

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Supplemental Application

• Submit to OSU
• Link sent via email after we receive your AADSAS
  application
• Q Why an additional application?
• A AADSAS puts you in the dental schools
  database, the supplemental puts you in OSUs
  database. Additionally the supplemental
  determines residency.

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Timeline of Events

• Prior to May
• Complete 10 of 14 prerequisites
• Community Service
• Take DAT
• Mid June
• Submit application early to AADSAS
• Transcripts
• Rec. Letters
• DAT scores

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Timeline of Events

• Mid July
• Submit Material to OSU
• Observation Hours
• Non-Academic Experiences
• Complete Supplemental App
• July November
• interview invitations and interviews
• 2009 interview dates Oct 3, Oct 17, Nov 7

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questions?
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Indiana University
School of Dentistry (DDS) IUPUI
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Entering class of 09
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A minimum of eight (8) semester hours or twelve
(12) quarter hours of each of the following
Biology or Zoology (lecture and lab) General
Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry (lecture and
lab) General Physics (lecture and lab) A
minimum of four (4) semester hours or six (6)
quarter hours of each of the following Organic
Chemistry (lecture and lab) Human (or Mammalian
or Comparative) Anatomy (lecture and lab) A
minimum of three (3) semester hours or four and
one-half (4.5) quarter hours of each of the
following Biochemistry Lecture, Human (or
Mammalian or Cell) Physiology Lecture  A minimum
of two (2) semester hours or three (3) quarter
hours of each of the following Introductory
Psychology, English Composition
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University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
(DMD)
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2008 ENTERING CLASS PROFILE         
Enrollment 56 Men 32 Women 24 Kentucky
Residents 40 Residents of Other States 16
Grade Point Average Cumulative GPA
3.6 Science GPA 3.5 DAT Average Academic
Average 18.62 Perceptual 18.91 Science
Average 18.54
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The College's faculty has set the following
courses as prerequisite courses for all
matriculates into our program English Two
courses in composition Chemistry Two courses
in General Chemistry plus labs Two courses in
Organic Chemistry plus labs Biology Two
courses in General Biology plus
labs Physics One course in General Physics
plus lab
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University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine (DMD)
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DMD Program Class of 2012 Facts From 2,445
applicants, 115 students were enrolled. Women
(65) than men (50) Instate (88) Out of State
(27) Mean Science G.P.A. 3.64 Mean Overall
G.P.A. 3.68 Mean DAT ScoresAcademic
20Perceptual Ability 20 Reading Comprehension
20 Total Science 20
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One year of biology with corresponding
laboratory training (a minimum of two semesters
of college biology or zoology). Advanced courses
in anatomy, microbiology, and physiology are
recommended. Three semesters of chemistry with
corresponding laboratory training (including
inorganic chemistry and at least one semester of
organic chemistry). Additional work in organic
and physical chemistry is recommended. One
year of English, leading to competence in the use
of the English language. Acceptable courses
include speech, composition, literature,
technical and business writing, and other writing
intensive courses. One semester of mathematics
calculus is preferred. One year of physics,
covering the basic principles of classical
physics. One semester of biochemistry.
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University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS)
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2008 Entering Class Profile Number of
applications 2,144 105 students enrolled 47
Female, 53 Male 60 instate Average GPA 
3.50 Science GPA 3.36 Average DAT  Academic
Average 19 Perceptual 20
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• Prerequisite Course
• English Composition (6hrs)
• Literature is acceptable for 3 hrs
• Biology with Lab (8Hrs)
• Max. 4 hrs in General Biology
• Inorganic Chemistry with Lab (8 hrs)
• Organic Chemistry with Lab (8hrs)
• Physics with Lab (8hrs)
• Microbiology (3hrs)
• Biochemistry (3 hrs)
• Psychology (3 hrs)
• Sociology (3 hrs)