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DMD Admissions Process
First application complete email: 8/11 (from 2015-2016 cycle)
First interview invite: 9/16
First interview day: 10/2
First acceptance: 12/1
First wait-list: 12/3
First rejection: 12/1
Admission Requirements
Prerequisite courses with lab:
-Two semesters [8 credits/12 quarter hours] of: Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics
One semester of Biochemistry
Two semesters of Mathematics: Calculus I + II and/or Calculus I + Statistics
Two semesters of English- preferably composition
Three letters of recommendation [faculty or pre-health committee]: at least two letters must be from professors in the sciences
Application Fee ($75 in US funds, check or money order only)
A non-refundable application fee must be submitted no later than December 15 to be considered for admission. Include the Applicant Name and DENTPIN on the payment. Cash or credit cards are not accepted. Submit to:
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Admissions: DMD Program
188 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Supplemental Application (granted after interview invite only)
-Honors, awards, and/or scholarships. (Do not include need-based financial aid awards.)
-Extracurricular activities/community service since entering college. Please be specific.
-What have you gained/learned from your participation in these activities?
-Dental experience - indicate the name(s) of the practice(s), number of hours/week, number of weeks, and your responsibilities.
-Research experience - indicate the name of your faculty sponsor(s), the nature of the project(s), the duration of your participation, and your role. You may include a copy of any publication to which you contributed.
-Please tell us about your participation in sports, hobbies, recreational activities, and/or other interest.
-What factors influenced your decision to apply to HSDM?
-Please describe your career goals following graduation from dental school.
-Can you describe a time when things didn't turn out as expected? How did you handle it?
-What do you think the biggest challenge that will face the dental profession during your career as a dental professional will be, and how do you prepare to meet that challenge?
-Please provide any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider.
Stats (for 2015 entering class)
GPA: 3.81
DAT: 23
Applicants: 974
Interviews: 112 (11.5%)
Offers of Admission: 42 (4.3%)
Enrolled: 35
Male: 34%
Female: 66%
URM: 20%
Non-Science Majors: 20%
Mean Age: 23
Cost of Attendance
Tuition: $58,050
Total: $90,586
First application complete email: 8/11 (from 2015-2016 cycle)
First interview invite: 9/16
First interview day: 10/2
First acceptance: 12/1
First wait-list: 12/3
First rejection: 12/1
Admission Requirements
Prerequisite courses with lab:
-Two semesters [8 credits/12 quarter hours] of: Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics
One semester of Biochemistry
Two semesters of Mathematics: Calculus I + II and/or Calculus I + Statistics
Two semesters of English- preferably composition
Three letters of recommendation [faculty or pre-health committee]: at least two letters must be from professors in the sciences
Application Fee ($75 in US funds, check or money order only)
A non-refundable application fee must be submitted no later than December 15 to be considered for admission. Include the Applicant Name and DENTPIN on the payment. Cash or credit cards are not accepted. Submit to:
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Admissions: DMD Program
188 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Supplemental Application (granted after interview invite only)
-Honors, awards, and/or scholarships. (Do not include need-based financial aid awards.)
-Extracurricular activities/community service since entering college. Please be specific.
-What have you gained/learned from your participation in these activities?
-Dental experience - indicate the name(s) of the practice(s), number of hours/week, number of weeks, and your responsibilities.
-Research experience - indicate the name of your faculty sponsor(s), the nature of the project(s), the duration of your participation, and your role. You may include a copy of any publication to which you contributed.
-Please tell us about your participation in sports, hobbies, recreational activities, and/or other interest.
-What factors influenced your decision to apply to HSDM?
-Please describe your career goals following graduation from dental school.
-Can you describe a time when things didn't turn out as expected? How did you handle it?
-What do you think the biggest challenge that will face the dental profession during your career as a dental professional will be, and how do you prepare to meet that challenge?
-Please provide any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider.
Stats (for 2015 entering class)
GPA: 3.81
DAT: 23
Applicants: 974
Interviews: 112 (11.5%)
Offers of Admission: 42 (4.3%)
Enrolled: 35
Male: 34%
Female: 66%
URM: 20%
Non-Science Majors: 20%
Mean Age: 23
Cost of Attendance
Tuition: $58,050
Total: $90,586
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) getting my AADSAS done. Super excited since this is my reach school!
