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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / January 2005Dental School Admission for Nontraditional students
Hi everyone, I'm almost done with the prerequisite courses for dental school. Since I'm a Texas resident I'm hoping to attend one of the three dental schools in Texas. I was wondering if anyone in this group has any knowledge on how a nontraditional student's application is evaluated in any of the Texas dental schools. I noticed that the average age for the class of 2004 is more than a year lower than the average age for the applicant pool for that year, so on average a recent college graduate has a better chance of getting admitted than someone who's out of school for more than five years. Is there a way to overcome this? Would a high DAT score compensate for my 'deficiency' in terms of age? (I'll be 31 when I apply). Any other pointers in this regard are highly appreciated. have a nice day M > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > M Traditionally those with some life experience had that in their favor, not held against them. The age spread in the recent class may just be a reflection of who applied rather than some movement to make it harder for older students. I was "non-traditional" when I applied, and interviewers seemed to like that. Good luck. T What's a 'nontraditional student' ? GPA, esp. Science GPA ? Doubt that your age would be a factor. How's your eyesight, hand-eye co-ordination ? Mental 3-D manipulation ? Taken the DAT yet ? Even know what's on it ? Keep in mind that your 'stats' only get you an 'interview'. >Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >M -- W_B wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Take out the G'RBAGE >What's a 'nontraditional student' ? >GPA, esp. Science GPA ? >Doubt that your age would be a factor. >How's your eyesight, hand-eye co-ordination ? >Mental 3-D manipulation ? >Taken the DAT yet ? Even know what's on it ? Taken DAT what? You left out the rest. Did you mean that? Joel >Keep in mind that your 'stats' only get you an 'interview'. > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> >>M > >What's a 'nontraditional student' ? I guess anyone who didn't apply to dental school while in college. I use the term loosely. > >GPA, esp. Science GPA ? 3.48, 3.66, respectively > >Doubt that your age would be a factor. > >How's your eyesight, hand-eye co-ordination ? 3.5 left eye, 2.5 right eye. > >Mental 3-D manipulation ? > >Taken the DAT yet ? Even know what's on it ? I plan to take it in March. I'm reviewing organic chemistry and other science courses. > Taken DAT what? > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > >Keep in mind that your 'stats' only get you an 'interview'. If you had to put a percentage on it, how important is the interview? Thanks for all of your help. Mike > >>Hi everyone, > >> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >> > >>M >> >Keep in mind that your 'stats' only get you an 'interview'. > >If you had to put a percentage on it, how important is the interview? >Thanks for all of your help. > >Mike Don't really know. Applicants > Interviewed > Class Size. Maybe some of the other docs know more. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com |
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