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Hi all, I'm somewhat new to the predental track-- I have a question that I'm sure is frequently asked that I'm hoping to clarify, so please bear with me.
As a rising junior in college, I'm concerned that I'm going predental somewhat late. I know some of you will be quick to say things to dispel ideas like this (like 'the average age of dental school applicants nowadays is 23'-- at least, that's what somebody said in another thread) but I feel like, compared to my peers, I'm deciding on dentistry relatively late in the game.
I've been warming up to the prospect of a career in dentistry for a year now but I'm still not entirely sure I want to commit to this path. I've been doing some research but don't feel quite ready to fully dive right into the application process. So my questions are:
1. When do prospective dental students typically take the DAT (what months/time of year?) and apply to dental schools? Do most prepare to apply in their junior year?
2. Should I start studying for the DAT this summer/now even if I'm not sure I want to apply this upcoming year?
Thank you!
As a rising junior in college, I'm concerned that I'm going predental somewhat late. I know some of you will be quick to say things to dispel ideas like this (like 'the average age of dental school applicants nowadays is 23'-- at least, that's what somebody said in another thread) but I feel like, compared to my peers, I'm deciding on dentistry relatively late in the game.
I've been warming up to the prospect of a career in dentistry for a year now but I'm still not entirely sure I want to commit to this path. I've been doing some research but don't feel quite ready to fully dive right into the application process. So my questions are:
1. When do prospective dental students typically take the DAT (what months/time of year?) and apply to dental schools? Do most prepare to apply in their junior year?
2. Should I start studying for the DAT this summer/now even if I'm not sure I want to apply this upcoming year?
Thank you!