The Road To Dental School

THIS BOOK TAKES a look into the life of a pre-dental student from the view of a rejected applicant. To ambitious students embarking on their journey to dental school --I wrote this book to give you an advantage of knowing what will be expected of you. This is my personal experience. WARNING: please don't read this if you are easily discouraged, it is not sugarcoated-- it's an honest portrayal from by a socioeconomically disadvantaged applicant who struggled with barriers to achievement.What the book covers:*Picking the right school*The sciences *The DAT*Applying to dental school*A perspective from a minority and disadvantaged student*Dental lab procedures and GlossaryThe book is written for parents of future pre-dental students and to high school and college students researching the major.Note: the images are in black and white.

A GUIDE FOR PRE-DENTS, WRITTEN BY DENTISTSEach year, more than 11,000 aspiring pre-dents apply for admission to US dental schools. It is no longer enough to get above-average grades and DAT scores. How do you stand out and make a compelling case for why YOU should be accepted over someone else with a similar profile? This book, the first of its kind, contains the collective wisdom of young dentists nationwide who got into their dream schools. It includes 30 outstanding personal statements published for the first time, with commentary on what makes them compelling. We hope this book will inspire and guide you to success! Table of Contents: i) Contributors ii) Preface iii) Part I: Chapter 1: Assemble an Outstanding Application Chapter 2: Write a Winning Personal Statement Chapter 3: Ace the Interviews Chapter 4: Map Your Road to Dental School iv) Part II: 30 Personal Statements

WANTED: DENTAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS. The Pre-dental Guide is a comprehensive resource for those who wish to enter the field of dentistry. The purpose of this book is to provide pre-dental students with pertinent information about the various factors to consider when choosing and applying to dental school. Also, the major elements of the Dental Admission Test (DAT), and advice on how to take it, are explained in some detail. In addition, this book makes recommendations regarding the pre-dental resources which are currently on the market. The author, Dr. Joseph Kim, is a former DAT instructor who understands the fears and concerns that dental school applicants face. In this book, he provides answers to many of the questions that pre-dental students have. This is the only book that dental school applicants must have.

The first-hand advice in this essential book guides would-be nurses toward the best program for their needs and interests. Included is a unique Personal Admissions Planner with worksheets and calendars to keep applicants organized and efficient.

Covering every aspect of the application process, from writing a winning personal statement, to interview techniques and career prospects, Getting into Dental School has all of the essential information would-be dental students need to secure a place on the course of their choice.

Are you keen to study dentistry at university? Need advice on making your dental school application stand out head and shoulders above the rest? If so, Getting into Dental School is the book for you, full of essential information that can secure your place at the dental school of your choice. From deciding whether dentistry is right for you and choosing the right A-levels to creating a winning personal statement on your UCAS application and performing brilliantly at interview, everything you need to know to give yourself a chance of success is included. Packed full of expert advice, insider tips, as well as current issues facing the profession, Getting into Dental School will give you a head-start in one of the most competitive application processes in the UK. Fully updated to reflect current dental application procedures and funding advice, Getting into Dental School contains valuable guidance for overseas and mature students, as well as tips on getting useful work experience. Getting into Dental School also contains a look towards your dentistry career by including information on specialisation and dentist salaries and allowing you to plan your career path depending on whether you are interested in a career as a general dental practitioner or as a hospital or community dentist. Founded in 1973, MPW, a group of independent sixth-form colleges, has one of the highest number of university placements each year of any independent school in the UK and has developed considerable expertise in the field of applications strategy. They author the Getting Into guides which explain the application procedures for many popular university subjects, as well as the best-selling How To Complete Your UCAS Application. Also available in the Getting Into series: Getting Into Art & Design Courses Getting Into Business & Economics Courses Getting Into Engineering Courses Getting Into Law Getting Into Medical School Getting Into Oxford & Cambridge Getting Into Physiotherapy Courses Getting Into Psychology Courses Getting Into Veterinary School

So you want to be a dentist? Do you know what it will take to succeed in dentistry today? With over 30 years of experience in dentistry, the authors have unique and honest insight into what it takes to be a successful dentist. Dental school teaches you how to perform the dental treatment, but it doesn't teach you how to run a dental practice, manage a full staff and patients, or negotiate the financial responsibilities that are involved--to name only a few. This book will give you a head start on the competition. This book is a must read for the pre-dental student and the dental school student looking to not just be a dentist, but be a successful dentist. The authors have over 30 years of combined experience as practicing dentists. All three took different routes on their way to dental school and then into private practice giving them a unique perspective into the various aspects of dentistry.