How many have only completed 2 years before applying?

[Noroozi]

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Hi,

I've finished two years (60 credits) at University of Toronto, and I'm curious about how many people apply after completing only two years.

Also does anybody know if applying after two years without a bachelor will put the applicant at a severe disadvantage?

Thanks

 

[UofT-Girl]

I was actually wondering the same thing..

I've completed two years.. and will have 3 years completed when i apply next summer!

another Canadian!

 

[Noroozi]

hEY UofT-Girl,

so you're not planning to apply this year at all? I'm still thinking it over. I know its late into the admissions already, but I need to wait to finish summer school first. Problem is UofT only offers 4 year degrees, so maybe its best to wait to get a bachelor as well.

 

[Sprgrover]

The more years you complete, the better your chances of matriculation will be. The number of matriculants that are accepted with two or three years is VERY slim. I am sure that those schools that state they accepted 'X' amount of students with three years of undergrad were those that were on an accelerated program of sorts and already had their foot - more like half their body - in the door. You are of course welcome to apply and test the waters, but realize that, on the grounds of credits, those applicants which already have diplomas, or will be receiving them soon, are more marketable and competitive than those that lack them.

 

[smitty1]

I know dental school is very competitve right now but I personally know about 8 dentists and dental students who were luck enough to start dental school without a degree. I on the other have finished up 2 and 1/2 years of school, but I still plan on graduating before school starts for the 2005 class. I was able to test out of a lot of classes and get ahead.

 

[aphistis]

Maybe Canada is different, but I'm not aware of any American dental schools that don't absolutely require at least 90 hours of credit prior to matriculation.

 

[Noroozi]

Thanks for all the replies.

I was wondering when they say preference is given to those with a bachelor degree, do they mean an applicant who has completed a bachelor degree prior to the year the are applying (ie completed 4 years, earned a bachelor, and now are applying) or an applicant who will earn a bachelor by the time they start dental school? My school only gives 4 year degrees, so what would someone like me do in their 5th year, for a school like NYU, which requires a bachelor?

 

[Sprgrover]

Thanks for all the replies.

I was wondering when they say preference is given to those with a bachelor degree...what would someone like me do in their 5th year, for a school like NYU, which requires a bachelor?

I believe they are referring to someone that will get their degree prior to matriculation. As far as that 5th year (and I presume you mean after graduating) - take classes, do some traveling, learn a foreign language - what are some things that you would like to do?