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from 2001 to 2006, the number of applicants increased by _____
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67%
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The more difficult of these two numbers to manage is what?
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GPA
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What does the DAT test?
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ability to work under pressure and your test taking ability
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the PAT is almost completely a reflection of what?
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how many tests you have taken.
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effective and noneffective ways to study for DAT...
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effective= take old tests
ineffective= studying entire chemistry text book. |
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consider preparing for the DAT like it were a ___ credit hour class
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3
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how many months to study for DAT?
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3 months good
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ways to build resume...
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shadowing
show diversity in interests (playing a musical instrument is especially impressive as it shows both dexterity and perseverance) becoming involved in service (long term) (and shows you don't just care about the money) |
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how to make letter writing for letter recommendation easier...
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be outstanding student
ask for an interview so they can get to know you better write up what you would like to have in your letter. (might also write up own letter and give it to him) be prepared when you ask for a letter give professor an addressed, stamped envelope so they can easily submit the letter. |
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In utah, how long to you have to live here in order to be considered a resident?
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5 years
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How to increase admissions?
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apply early
Alos, if you have a family member that attended a school, it will be easier to get into. |
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an interview should be what?
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a two-way exchange.
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an interviewer is always going to feel better about an interview if he or she is give the chance to speak favorable about their institution.
Also ask questions like... |
performance on national boards
where the regional board you are interested in will be given cost of living in area what percentages of students are successful i applying to specialty schools Are there opportunities to become involved in research |
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what is the course load equivalent to here at BYU?
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18-20 hours.
You will be there from 8-5 (all homework is done in the evening after formal classes) |
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what did Vogel do at Creighton for his studies?
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he set a time limit for when things needed to get done and when he needed to be for his wife.
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what are some of the most helpful classes to take at BYU?
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Anatomy
Histology Biochemistry Microbiolgy |
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what other classes could be good to take?
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business and accounting, spanish
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3 major exams during dental school...
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1- nation boards part one- basic sciences (8 hour, multiple choice)
2- national boards part two- dental sciences (taken at end of third year. 8 hour test) 3- state or regional board exam--clears the way for you to apply for your license in the state you want to practice in. Is partly written and partly practical. Lasts 3 days. Can cost $5000 or more) |
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in order to get into specialty school
stay in top 10% of class. involved in research (helpful to publish) do good on boards become excellent clinician get a good letter of recommendatoin spend more time in the rotation areas where you want to specialize |
yep
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3rd and forth years of DS are more civilized.
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if you are wise you will go well beyond these minimums and acquire as much clinical experience as you can during 3rd and 4th year.
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