Preprofessional Opportunities

University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry - Discover Dental School

Details

Type: Dental
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
Deadline: Mid February
Duration: 1 year
Required Grade Level: Rising Junior

Eligibility

All students who have completed at least two full semesters of undergraduate education following their high school graduation are eligible to apply. PSEO/IB/CIS/AP coursework completed during high school does not apply. Not all who apply will be selected to participate. Preference will be given to rising sophomores in college as well as students who are Minnesota residents, and/or from a rural area, and/or first-generation college students, and/or lower socioeconomic status, and/or disadvantaged.

Description

Students selected to participate in this program will be provided with training, resources, and experiences to strengthen their skills and assist them in creating a competitive application to dental school. Experiences will include admissions information, connecting with current dental students and alumni, hands-on activities, and access to a DAT preparation program. This program is intended to assist students in preparing to apply in future cycles, not those who are applying to dental school during the program. More detailed information will be provided to students selected for the program.