School of Dentistry Office of Admissions & Diversity Preparing for Dental School

DDS Prerequisite Courses At least 87 semester credits including: 8 credits of general biology or zoology with lab 8 credits of physics with lab 8 credits of general chemistry with lab 8 credits of organic chemistry with lab 3 credits of biochemistry

More Prerequisite Courses 3 credits of math (college algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics) 8 credits of English 3 credits of applied human psychology All prerequisite courses need to be completed with a grade of C or above. AP exam credit is accepted. 64 credits will be accepted from a community/technical college.

Recommended Electives Art – drawing, sculpture Cell biology Histology Human anatomy Microbiology Genetics Immunology Human physiology

Components of Strong DDS Application Academics-Cumulative, Science, and BCP GPAs DAT score – Most recent score counted Orientation to dentistry Minimum of 50 hours required (more is better) in various settings Personal statement and essays -Orientation to Dentistry Statement -Explanation of Academic Difficulties (if I, W, D, F) -Re-applicant Statement (if applicable) -Statement of Contribution to the Program/Diversity

Components of Strong DDS Application Contribution to diversity statement Geographic diversity First generation college student Personal or family adversity Psychomotor ability Racial and ethnic diversity Evidence of outstanding leadership Unique work or service experience Experience and/or interest in research or teaching Interest in providing services to underserved areas

Components of Strong DDS Application Letters of recommendation - 2 from college science/math instructors -1 from supervisor (paid or volunteer position) Personal service orientation Volunteer specifically in the health care community Extracurricular activities Anything you do outside of school or work Leadership positions

Components of Strong DDS Application Personal interview Experientially based 2 on 1 format Blind

PROFILE OF THE DDS CLASS UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY PROFILE OF THE DDS CLASS ENTERING 2015 Total Applicants: 1131 Total Offers: 201 (British Columbia, California, Illinois, Iowa Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ontario, Oregon, South Korea, Texas, Vermont) (Manitoba, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin) Updated: no shadow on the title 110 49 61 26 71 18 21 23 (45%) (55%) (24%) (65%) (16%) (19%) (21%) Average GPA Average DAT Overall 3.55 Academic Average 19.93 Science 3.47 Perceptual Ability 20.27 BCP (bio, chem, physics) Total Science 19.57 Reading 21.57 Updated 12-07-15 All data based on information from the Admissions Committee.

Application Process: Enter Fall 2017 Apply as early as June 1, 2016 Guideline: Early September Deadline: December 1, 2016 AADSAS (Associated American Dental Schools Application Service) www.adea.org School of Dentistry Supplemental Application www.dentistry.umn.edu DAT 3 Letters of Recommendation

Contact Us University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Office of Admissions and Diversity Email: ddsapply@umn.edu Phone: 612-625-7477