age range in dental school

[applicant]

Can anyone tell me what the age range is like for the first-time enrollees(freshmen in dental school)?

I just like to know how student body is like in dental school.

I would appreciate specific details.

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[Dr. Pedo]

Our fresh. class age range 21-37
Avg. 24-5

hope this helps

RRB

 

[applicant]

can u get more specific on that information?

like how many people are in early 20's, middle 20's, late 20's, early 30's etc...

 

[Dr. Pedo]

Sorry no actual breakdown avail.---- However, you seem to be too concerned about a truly unimportant issue. Being an older student (28) as a fresh. I can assure you, you'll be happy no matter what end of the spectrum you fall. Everyone in dental school is there for the same purpose and all had to jump through the same ridiculous hoops to get-in. There are far greater issues to concern yourself with, other than a breakdown of the age groups.

But since you are so concerned here is an est of my class:

Out of 74. ------23 are married, 10 have children. 98% have college degrees. 2 have Masters. 6 entered after their Jr. yr. in college. Our avg. entering GPA for in-state was 3.45 and the avg GPA out-of-state was 3.7. The vast majority in the breakdown of age (55-70%) is 23-26. Roughly 15% of our 74 is over 27 and maybe 15-25% is under 23.

Hope this helps you move pass the age issue.

RRB

 

[applicant]

I was just concerned if dental schools accept people in their early 30's. Are there people who enter dental school in their early 30's?

 

[qdog91]

I'm 30 and will be starting in the fall.

 

[Dr. Pedo]

Applicant,

Definitely! In fact, you'll have an advantage (if used properly) over everyone else. Maturity, desire, motivation, "real-life" experiences, etc... You can play-on any of those topics during an interview or personal statement. It is hard for a 22-23 yr. old to talk about issues that can only be confronted by those in the work-force. Sure they learn about business in business class, etc...-----but you and I both know that doesn't equal squat next to experience. (and I'm not talking summer jobs, here) So use what you have to your advantage. You know what you want, because you've experienced those occupations you don't want.

Good luck,
RRB

 

[DDSddonkey]

i was twenty when i started first year <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />