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Can someone explain how this transcript stuff even works if you're a third year student? AKA I'm not eligible to apply to 4/5 schools that I want to pick lol (lack of prereqs, 4- year degree etc.).

 

You don't have to select 5 if you don't want to.

 

And no, schools won't keep your scores year to year.

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So basically we miss out on the "free transcripts" if you're not applying that same year...

 

Well that sucks.

 

Thanks!

The process of ordering transcripts is very easy and pretty cheap. If you're worried about the few bucks a DAT transcript costs, I'd recommend you look at dental school tuition.

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They are sent out when the Tests are marked.

 

There's no reason to send the February DAT to Canadian schools because it's usually too late for the same cycle; interviews are usually in March-April anyway so not enough time to make decisions for interview offers. American schools make more sense and are willing to re-visit your file after receiving an updated DAT, but as always, confirm with the school.

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I have emailed both u of t and uwo,

here's what they replied back.

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Admissions admissions@dentistry.utoronto.ca

 

2:48 PM (3 hours ago)

 

to me

 

No, we do not require applicants to complete the carving section of the DAT.

 

 

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Admissions Office

 

Faculty of Dentistry

 

University of Toronto

 

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Hello ,

No. We do not evaluate the carving section of the DAT.

 

Thank you,

Marie Oliva

 

 

Dental Admissions,

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

The University of Western Ontario

London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1

Ph. (519) 661-3744

FAX (519) 850-2958

School Website: http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry/

Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SchulichMedicineAndDentistry and follow Schulich at @SchulichMedDent on Twitter!

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Is anyone not doing the manual dexterity section? I didn't select it on my application. And if you e-mailed them and they said you don't need it, that should be okay? But I'm still worried...

 

The whole reason they added the optional MD was for schools like UWO and UoT. It will not negatively impact your application in any way.

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