Hi everyone,

I'm almost done with the prerequisite courses for dental school. Since
I'm a Texas resident I'm hoping to attend one of the three dental
schools in Texas. I was wondering if anyone in this group has any
knowledge on how a nontraditional student's application is evaluated in
any of the Texas dental schools. I noticed that the average age for the
class of 2004 is more than a year lower than the average age for the
applicant pool for that year, so on average a recent college graduate
has a better chance of getting admitted than someone who's out of
school for more than five years.

Is there a way to overcome this? Would a high DAT score compensate for
my 'deficiency' in terms of age? (I'll be 31 when I apply).
Any other pointers in this regard are highly appreciated.
have a nice day

M

"TXPreDent" <> wrote in message
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> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm almost done with the prerequisite courses for dental school. Since
> I'm a Texas resident I'm hoping to attend one of the three dental
> schools in Texas. I was wondering if anyone in this group has any
> knowledge on how a nontraditional student's application is evaluated in
> any of the Texas dental schools. I noticed that the average age for the
> class of 2004 is more than a year lower than the average age for the
> applicant pool for that year, so on average a recent college graduate
> has a better chance of getting admitted than someone who's out of
> school for more than five years.
>
> Is there a way to overcome this? Would a high DAT score compensate for
> my 'deficiency' in terms of age? (I'll be 31 when I apply).
> Any other pointers in this regard are highly appreciated.
> have a nice day
>
> M
>

Traditionally those with some life experience had that in their favor, not held
against them. The age spread in the recent class may just be a reflection of who
applied rather than some movement to make it harder for older students. I was
"non-traditional" when I applied, and interviewers seemed to like that.

Good luck.

T

What's a 'nontraditional student' ?
GPA, esp. Science GPA ?
Doubt that your age would be a factor.
How's your eyesight, hand-eye co-ordination ?
Mental 3-D manipulation ?
Taken the DAT yet ? Even know what's on it ?

Keep in mind that your 'stats' only get you an 'interview'.



On 30 Dec 2004 12:00:26 -0800, "TXPreDent" <> wrote:

>Hi everyone,
>
>I'm almost done with the prerequisite courses for dental school. Since
>I'm a Texas resident I'm hoping to attend one of the three dental
>schools in Texas. I was wondering if anyone in this group has any
>knowledge on how a nontraditional student's application is evaluated in
>any of the Texas dental schools. I noticed that the average age for the
>class of 2004 is more than a year lower than the average age for the
>applicant pool for that year, so on average a recent college graduate
>has a better chance of getting admitted than someone who's out of
>school for more than five years.
>
>Is there a way to overcome this? Would a high DAT score compensate for
>my 'deficiency' in terms of age? (I'll be 31 when I apply).
>Any other pointers in this regard are highly appreciated.
>have a nice day
>
>M

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W_B


Take out the G'RBAGE

On Sat, 01 Jan 2005 07:39:14 GMT, W_B <> wrote:

>
>What's a 'nontraditional student' ?
>GPA, esp. Science GPA ?
>Doubt that your age would be a factor.
>How's your eyesight, hand-eye co-ordination ?
>Mental 3-D manipulation ?
>Taken the DAT yet ? Even know what's on it ?

Taken DAT what?

You left out the rest.

Did you mean that?

Joel

>
>Keep in mind that your 'stats' only get you an 'interview'.
>
>
>
>On 30 Dec 2004 12:00:26 -0800, "TXPreDent" <> wrote:
>

Joel M. Eichen wrote:

> On Sat, 01 Jan 2005 07:39:14 GMT, W_B <> wrote:
>

I guess anyone who didn't apply to dental school while in college. I
use the term loosely.

3.48, 3.66, respectively

3.5 left eye, 2.5 right eye.

I plan to take it in March. I'm reviewing organic chemistry and other
science courses.

> Taken DAT what?
>
> You left out the rest.
>
> Did you mean that?
>
> Joel
>
>
>

If you had to put a percentage on it, how important is the interview?
Thanks for all of your help.

Mike

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On 1 Jan 2005 21:31:25 -0800, "TXPreDent" <> wrote:

>
>If you had to put a percentage on it, how important is the interview?
>Thanks for all of your help.
>
>Mike

Don't really know.

Applicants > Interviewed > Class Size.

Maybe some of the other docs know more.
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W_B

Take out the G'RBAGE