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When is the earliest time in the year to start applying to dental schools? And when in the year does a school's term start? (Is it like university?)
Applying Early
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Earliest to apply is in late May 2004. Acceptances are made in December 2004. And then you enroll in about August 2005.
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Does that mean I could apply when I have completed my Junior year?
That way, if i do get accepted to start in dental school in Aug 2005, id be finishing up my senior year?
Is that right?
And if I get accepted, could I just leave my university, and not even get my degree (since I'm already accepted at a dental school)?
That way, if i do get accepted to start in dental school in Aug 2005, id be finishing up my senior year?
Is that right?
And if I get accepted, could I just leave my university, and not even get my degree (since I'm already accepted at a dental school)?
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Yes, most people DO apply right after finishing their junior year, or at least during the summer before beginning their senior years.
If you list on your AADSAS application that you're working towards a BS or BA degree, then 95% of the schools will expect you to complete the degree BEFORE matriculating. Meaning, you can't just get accepted then drop out of school.
The more important point is that schools want you to be true to what you list on your application. If you don't list that you plan to graduate (that is, if you know and the schools know that you plan on matriculating without a degree) then schools typically don't care about you finishing up classes because they weren't planning on you entering with a degree.
Does that make sense?
If you list on your AADSAS application that you're working towards a BS or BA degree, then 95% of the schools will expect you to complete the degree BEFORE matriculating. Meaning, you can't just get accepted then drop out of school.
The more important point is that schools want you to be true to what you list on your application. If you don't list that you plan to graduate (that is, if you know and the schools know that you plan on matriculating without a degree) then schools typically don't care about you finishing up classes because they weren't planning on you entering with a degree.
Does that make sense?
