Difference between revisions of "Case Western Reserve University Dentistry"
From SUS Redbooks
(→Program Information) |
(→Admission Requirements) |
||
Line 24: | Line 24: | ||
**6 credits of Biology. | **6 credits of Biology. | ||
**6 credits of Physics. | **6 credits of Physics. | ||
− | **6 credits of English. | + | **6 credits of English/Humanities. |
*The science courses must include laboratory instruction. | *The science courses must include laboratory instruction. | ||
*Suggested pre-dental science electives include comparative anatomy, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, and physiology. | *Suggested pre-dental science electives include comparative anatomy, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, and physiology. | ||
− | |||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*GPAs are not considered the only measure of a student's level of performance in school. | *GPAs are not considered the only measure of a student's level of performance in school. | ||
**Also taken into account are the type of college attended and the relationship between grades obtained and DAT scores. | **Also taken into account are the type of college attended and the relationship between grades obtained and DAT scores. | ||
− | *GPA Statistics for | + | *GPA Statistics for entering class of 2009-2011: |
− | **Average GPA: 3. | + | **Average GPA: 3.61 |
− | **Average Science GPA: 3. | + | **Average Science GPA: 3.56 |
====DAT==== | ====DAT==== | ||
+ | *DAT Statistics for entering class of 2009-2011 | ||
+ | **Mean DAT Academic Average: 19.58 | ||
+ | **Mean DAT Perceptual Ability: 19.62 | ||
*There are no minimum DAT scores explicitly stated, however students should display excellent scores in regards to each section on the exam. | *There are no minimum DAT scores explicitly stated, however students should display excellent scores in regards to each section on the exam. | ||
− | |||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
*The Case School of Dental Medicine does not require a secondary application. | *The Case School of Dental Medicine does not require a secondary application. | ||
*Apply online with AADSAS: | *Apply online with AADSAS: | ||
− | **Applications are available after | + | **Applications are available after June 1 and should be submitted as soon as possible following that date in order to ensure full consideration by the Admissions Committee. |
**The Admissions Committee begins conducting formal interviews in August for entrance the following August. | **The Admissions Committee begins conducting formal interviews in August for entrance the following August. | ||
− | **The application deadline is January | + | **The application deadline is January 1. |
*DAT (Dental Admissions Test): | *DAT (Dental Admissions Test): | ||
− | **Take the DAT no later than spring | + | **Take the DAT no later than the spring before the application deadline. |
**If the scores are not submitted, his is the only manner in which an otherwise completed file can be held back from review by the Admissions Committee. | **If the scores are not submitted, his is the only manner in which an otherwise completed file can be held back from review by the Admissions Committee. | ||
*Forward letters of recommendation: | *Forward letters of recommendation: | ||
Line 55: | Line 56: | ||
**The national application service (AADSAS) limits candidates to not more than four letters of recommendation. | **The national application service (AADSAS) limits candidates to not more than four letters of recommendation. | ||
***Additional letters beyond those from science faculty could come from instructors in other academic disciplines or dentists with whom you have spend time observing/shadowing. | ***Additional letters beyond those from science faculty could come from instructors in other academic disciplines or dentists with whom you have spend time observing/shadowing. | ||
− | * | + | *$45 application fee: |
− | + | *Send official transcripts | |
− | *Send official transcripts | + | *For more information, click [http://dental.case.edu/dmd/checklist here] |
− | |||
− | *For more information, click [http://dental.case.edu/dmd/ | ||
==Interview== | ==Interview== |
Revision as of 22:40, 24 January 2013
Dentistry |
---|
Canadian universities |
Alberta |
American universities |
Boston |
International universities |
Contacts
Website: http://dental.case.edu/
Phone: (216) 368-2460
Admissions e-mail: dentadmit@case.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- 4 years in length
- Statistics for Fall 2012 Entering Class:
- Positions Available: 74
- Applicants: 2999
- Number Interviewed: 387
- Mean DAT Academic Average: 19.79
- Mean DAT Perceptual Ability: 20.05
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Undergraduate degree from an accredited 4 year university or college.
- Required Courses:
- 12 credits of Chemistry.
- 6 of these credits must be Organic Chemistry.
- 6 credits of Biology.
- 6 credits of Physics.
- 6 credits of English/Humanities.
- 12 credits of Chemistry.
- The science courses must include laboratory instruction.
- Suggested pre-dental science electives include comparative anatomy, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, and physiology.
GPA
- GPAs are not considered the only measure of a student's level of performance in school.
- Also taken into account are the type of college attended and the relationship between grades obtained and DAT scores.
- GPA Statistics for entering class of 2009-2011:
- Average GPA: 3.61
- Average Science GPA: 3.56
DAT
- DAT Statistics for entering class of 2009-2011
- Mean DAT Academic Average: 19.58
- Mean DAT Perceptual Ability: 19.62
- There are no minimum DAT scores explicitly stated, however students should display excellent scores in regards to each section on the exam.
Supporting Documents
- The Case School of Dental Medicine does not require a secondary application.
- Apply online with AADSAS:
- Applications are available after June 1 and should be submitted as soon as possible following that date in order to ensure full consideration by the Admissions Committee.
- The Admissions Committee begins conducting formal interviews in August for entrance the following August.
- The application deadline is January 1.
- DAT (Dental Admissions Test):
- Take the DAT no later than the spring before the application deadline.
- If the scores are not submitted, his is the only manner in which an otherwise completed file can be held back from review by the Admissions Committee.
- Forward letters of recommendation:
- Letters of recommendation should be forwarded to AADSAS from the pre-dental advisory committee at the applicant's undergraduate school or from two instructors in basic sciences.
- If a pre-professional committee is in operation at your college/university, it is the School of Dental Medicine’s preference that your letters come through that committee.
- Should such a service not be offered at your institution, then we ask that you submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation from science faculty (biology, chemistry, physic, zoology) that have taught you in class or lab.
- The national application service (AADSAS) limits candidates to not more than four letters of recommendation.
- Additional letters beyond those from science faculty could come from instructors in other academic disciplines or dentists with whom you have spend time observing/shadowing.
- Letters of recommendation should be forwarded to AADSAS from the pre-dental advisory committee at the applicant's undergraduate school or from two instructors in basic sciences.
- $45 application fee:
- Send official transcripts
- For more information, click here
Interview
- Formal interviews are conducted in August.
Timeline
- AADSAS applications are available May 1st.
- Candidates are invited to formal interviews in August.
- Application deadline is January 1st.
Tuition 2009-2010
- First year: $84,911
- Second year: $79,924
- Third year: $82,009
- Fourth year: $84,224
- These education costs include the following:
- Tuition and Fees
- Books and Supplies
- Living Expenses
- For more information, click here