Pre-Dental Advising
Comprehensive guidance for your dental school application journey
Comprehensive Pre-Dental Advising Services
Pre-Dental Advising: Building Your Foundation
Our Pre-Dental Advising service is designed for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who are preparing for dental school. We provide individualized, long-term guidance that helps students build a competitive and authentic application profile.
Academic & Course Planning
We work with students to plan their coursework to meet prerequisites efficiently while maintaining a strong GPA. Our mentors help balance challenging science courses with research, shadowing, and community service.
DAT Studying Guidance
We help students develop a personalized DAT study plan, recommending trusted resources and strategies. We provide accountability through regular check-ins and offer guidance on mastering sections such as perceptual ability, biology, general chemistry, and reading comprehension.
Dental Shadowing & Assisting
Our team assists students in securing shadowing and dental assisting experiences in a variety of practice settings. We guide students in reflecting on these experiences to effectively integrate them into their applications.
Research & Community Volunteering
We help students identify and apply for research opportunities in dental-related or broader health sciences fields, and we encourage long-term community service that reflects compassion and leadership.
Unique Hobbies & Manual Dexterity
We encourage students to pursue and document hobbies that enhance their manual dexterity—such as sculpture, painting, sewing, or musical instruments—as these can strengthen their application narrative.
Dental School Consulting: Application Excellence
Our Dental School Consulting service offers comprehensive support through every stage of the application process. Our advisors, who have successfully navigated dental admissions themselves, provide strategic insight and practical tools.
Strategic Positioning & School List Selection
We evaluate the applicant's GPA, DAT score, experiences, and personal story to craft a positioning strategy and build a balanced school list aligned with their goals.
AADSAS Application Guidance & Activity Descriptions
We guide students through AADSAS, helping them structure and describe their experiences clearly and persuasively. Our team helps frame research, shadowing, assisting, and volunteer activities to highlight initiative and impact.
Personal Statement Development
Through in-depth discussion and multiple drafts, we help applicants develop personal statements that authentically reflect their journey, motivation for dentistry, and readiness for dental school.
Secondary Application & Supplemental Essays
We assist with outlining, writing, and revising supplemental essays that are tailored to each school's mission, curriculum, and values.
Mock Interview Preparation
We provide mock interviews, including traditional and MMI formats, with detailed feedback on delivery, content, and professionalism.
Letters of Recommendation
Our consultants help students identify the best recommenders and provide strategies for securing strong, personalized letters that reinforce their application strengths.
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