Admissions
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Introduction Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, competence in the sciences and a general interest in the profession of dentistry. These factors, as well as performance on the DAT, letters of recommendation and the personal interview, are considered in the admissions process. Consistent with the school policy of selecting students with varied backgrounds, the school encourages applications from qualified individuals from those groups who have in the past been underrepresented in the dental profession. Due to the small class size, students attending the school are educated in a highly supportive environment. Academic tutoring, faculty counseling, and individually developed remedial programs are available to students under special circumstances, as determined by faculty. | ||||||||
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Requirements Although not a requirement, it is highly desirable that applicants possess a baccalaureate degree. Information regarding Community College Work: Maximum of 60 semester hours, preferably earned prior to the third year of study toward a baccalaureate degree. The undergraduate program of study must include:
One year of: Mathematics (Must include one semester of Calculus I. The second semester may be a higher math or Statistics.) One year of: English Writing Intensive Course. ( Students for whom English is a second language must take the TOEFL Exam.) Minimum TOEFL Exam scores required for admission to Stony Brook University: Paper-based test: 550 Compter- based test: 213 Internet- based test: 90* * In addition to the minimum score of 90 on the internet-based exam, each subsection score must be at least a 22. Students who have scored lower than 22 on a one subsection can not be admitted to Stony Brook University. The American Dental Admissions Test (DAT) is mandatory, preferably taken within three years of the date of application, with scores of 15 or greater preferred. A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater is preferred.
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PROCEDURE Applications The School of Dental Medicine participates in the centralized American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). All candidates must apply through AADSAS. The deadline for submission of applications to AADSAS is December 31st. Since acceptances are made on a rolling basis, applicants are urged to apply as early as possible. Applications are accepted beginning June 15th of the year prior to matriculation. Applications are available directly from:
Application Fee The school will acknowledge receipt of all applications from AADSAS and advise candidates directly of any additional information required. You must have an AADSAS ID# in order to submit payment. Please be advised that your application will not be reviewed until we receive your verified AADSAS application as well as all supporting documents. Click here to make the Supplementary Application Payment Fee of $75.00
Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
Letters of Recommendation Three recommendation letters from senior science faculty members are required. A pre-professional advisory committee letter will be accepted in lieu of the three separate faculty recommendations. Please direct letters of recommendation to: American Association of Dental Schools Application Service Washington, D.C. 20005
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Decision Process Admissions Time Table Earliest Date Latest Date School Fees Application Submission 6/15 12/31 $75.00 Acceptance Notification 12/1 $350.00 Required Response Time 30 days if accepted between 12/1 and 12/31 20 days if accepted between 1/1 and 1/31 10 days if accepted on or after 2/1 7 days or less after 5/1 depending on proximity to the start of the academic year. | ||||||||
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| Questions Please contact Patricia Berry in the Office of Admissions (631-632-3745) if you have any questions. |
