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Dental School
You typically apply to dental school about one year before you want to start the program. You will need to identify programs that match your interests and complete an application. Some steps take time so plan ahead!
Application Steps Printable Version
Take the DAT
- Dental Admission Test (DAT)
- What's on the DAT?
- Prepare for the DAT
Write Your Personal Essay
- Explain a defining moment that compelled you to pursue dentistry
- Tell YOUR story
- 4500 characters
- Explore additional tips when developing your personal essay
Collect Letters of Evaluation
- Use Interfolio to store letters
Select Schools & Programs
- Check out the NEW Dental School Explorer (compare dental schools, review metrics)
- Find Dental Schools: consider curriculum, clinical training options, location and cost
- Learn about Choosing a Dental School
- Compare your stats to average GPA and DAT scores in the ADEA Official Guide
Apply for Financial Aid
Submit Your Application
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- ADDSAS 2021-2022 Updates
- AADSAS: the application service that compiles your transcripts, letters, essay, and activities
- Submitting your application summary
- School-specific Supplemental Materials
- AADSAS Application Instructions
Dental School Interview
American Student Dental Association (ASDA) Interview Tips
Virtual Dental School Interviews: Dos and Dont's
Additional Application Information
Get more info on your personal essay, interview tips, letters of evaluation, and taking a gap year.