Pre - Dentistry

Additional Information & Requirements

• Completion of pre-requisites (check with each school) GPA: Varies, but most require a 3.5 or higher DAT Scores: Average: 19-21 Letters of Evaluation: Up to four letters, dental schools typically require 2 from science professors and 2 from dentists. Each should write about your integrity, judgement, ethics, reliability, personal communication skills, strengths and weaknesses. Experience: Dental schools require that students have significant shadowing experience with general and specialty dentists. Schools also look for community service participation, dental field experience, leadership skills, and the development of manual dexterity. Personal statement: Your opportunity to make a case as to why you are the best candidate. Incorporate why you want to be a dentist, steps you have taken to accomplish this goal (reflection), provide background information, explain special situations, and describe where you see yourself in the future. The personal interview: Interviews are used to assess the applicant’s maturity, motivation, communication skills, knowledge of the profession, and desire to contribute to society through dentistry. IELTS 7.5 overall no less than 7.0 in each. Copy of Passport