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Student & Alumni Affairs
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phone 713.500.4151 - fax 713.500.4425
E-Mail - Student Affairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I apply through TMDSAS or AADSAS? I applied through AADSAS. Do you have a supplemental application? Do you have Admissions Counselors? Can I check on the status of my application? Can you tell me if my application is complete? What if all of my recommendation letters have not been submitted? I have an interview at the school. Can you recommend a nearby hotel? Do I have to complete all of the prerequisites before I apply? Should I fax my DAT scores to you? What is the latest date I may take (or retake) the DAT? If I have more than one set of DAT scores, which scores will you look at? How long is my DAT score good for? What is the minimum required DAT score? What is the minimum required GPA? What can I do to make myself a competitive candidate? What major fields of study are preferred? Who should I consult about a career in dentistry? Can high school students begin to prepare for a career in dentistry? When will I be notified if I am accepted or not? What about the alternate list? Should I apply through TMDSAS or AADSAS?If you are a Texas resident, please use the TMDSAS application. If you are not a Texas resident, please use the AADSAS application. Please do not submit more than one application! I applied through AADSAS. Do you have a supplemental application?No. There is no supplemental application for UTDB. Do you have Admissions Counselors?We do not have Admissions Counselors. If you have specific questions about the application process, please feel free to contact the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs at questions@uth.tmc.edu. If you are seeking admissions counseling, check with your undergraduate college to see if they offer this service. Can I check on the status of my application?Your application is considered under review until you hear from us via email. We cannot give additional information over the phone. Can you tell me if my application is complete?You can use the TMDSAS/AADSAS websites to confirm that all materials have been received. We cannot release applicant information over the phone. What if all of my recommendation letters have not been submitted?As long as we have at least one recommendation letter, your application is eligible for committee review. However, action cannot be taken until your application is complete. When do you hold interviews?Interviews are held from approximately August-February of each year. Interviews are always on Mondays. I have an interview at the school. Can you recommend a nearby hotel?The Office of Student and Alumni Affairs has a list of area hotels. Please email questions@uth.tmc.edu to request the list. Do I have to complete all of the prerequisites before I apply?You do not need all of the prerequisite courses completed in order to be considered for admission. However, all prerequisite courses must be completed by the date of matriculation, and any offer of acceptance will be considered “conditional” until that time. Should I fax my DAT scores to you?Please do not fax DAT scores. We receive all applicant information via the online applicant management system. What is the latest date I may take (or retake) the DAT?The DAT must be taken no later than December 1 of the application year. Your application cannot go to the committee for review until the DAT scores are received. It’s recommended the DAT be taken no later than late August early September. If I have more than one set of DAT scores, which scores will you look at?We use your most recent score. How long is my DAT score good for?Your DAT score is valid for 5 years. What is the minimum required DAT score?There is no minimum required DAT score, but the average score of accepted students is 19. What is the minimum required GPA?There is no minimum required GPA, but the average GPA of accepted students is 3.6. A grade of at least C must be earned in each of the prerequisite courses. What can I do to make myself a competitive candidate?
What major fields of study are preferred?Although we do not require a specific major, the majority of applicants major in Biology. The applicant must perform well in the science courses including upper division hours and should be aware of the competition with other students who have taken more than the required number of hours of science. The well-rounded predental education will include some liberal arts along with science. Who should I consult about a career in dentistry?You should speak to the predental advisor on your campus, your family dentist, and other dentists in general practice. Information is also available from the American Dental Association, (ADA website: www.ada.org), and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA website: http://www.adea.org/). Can high school students begin to prepare for a career in dentistry?Yes. These students should take courses that will prepare them for admission to the predental college of their choice. In general, high school courses should include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, History, Speech and courses that involve the development of hand skills. When will I be notified if I am accepted or not? What about the alternate list?Acceptance, non-acceptance, and alternate letters can be sent as late as May. We appreciate your patience. |
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