New Applicant Questions

[drat]

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Hey all, I?m new to the forum and the application process, so if you have any words of wisdom for me, that would be much appreciated. I am a couple of years out of school, so I don?t have a network of peers to ask these questions to.

1.) I?m taking my DAT this March and would like to apply for enrollment for the fall of 2005. Am I too late in the game to do this?
2.) When do applicants typically begin applying? I?ve been reading the forum and saw something about a ?second wave? of applications. . .
3.) I?m currently in NY working as a chemist but looking to return to the Midwest. Is dental school similar to medical in that out-of-state applicants are not readily accepted? (specifically looking at Minnesota and Michigan)
4.) How much emphasis or importance does Admissions place on shadowing/experience?

Thanks so much for any info you provide!

 

[Zurich5]

Originally posted by drat
Hey all, I?m new to the forum and the application process, so if you have any words of wisdom for me, that would be much appreciated. I am a couple of years out of school, so I don?t have a network of peers to ask these questions to.

1.) I?m taking my DAT this March and would like to apply for enrollment for the fall of 2005. Am I too late in the game to do this?

Nope, you're more than early.

Originally posted by drat

2.) When do applicants typically begin applying? I?ve been reading the forum and saw something about a ?second wave? of applications. . .

Start your application in June/July and you'll be set to go.

Originally posted by drat

3.) I?m currently in NY working as a chemist but looking to return to the Midwest. Is dental school similar to medical in that out-of-state applicants are not readily accepted? (specifically looking at Minnesota and Michigan)

Yes it is similar, but it's not impossible to get in out of state, especially the two schools you listed. If you are a chemist again I say go for it.

Originally posted by drat

4.) How much emphasis or importance does Admissions place on shadowing/experience?

It is required by some schools, and not by others. Do it regardless. Best of luck, welcome.