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

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

10. 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
All data based on information from the Admissions Committee.

11. 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)
School of Dentistry Supplemental Application
DAT
3 Letters of Recommendation

12. Contact Us University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Office of Admissions and Diversity
Phone: