TopscoreDAT Guide for Predental Students
Predental Timeline
Freshman Year
Classes & Activities
Classes
1. General Chemistry 1 & 2 W/ Labs
2. Calculus
3. Biology 1 and 2 w/ labs
4. English ( one year is required) , if not completed already.
5. Explore Volunteer opportunities
6. Join your Pre-dental Club
Virtual Shadowing Sophomore Year
Classes & Activities
1. Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 w/ Labs
2. Anatomy and/or physiology
3. Upper Level Bio Electives
Shadow a general dentist Junior Year
Classes & Activities
1. Physics w/Labs
2. Biochemistry
3. Other Upper-Level Biology Electives
Enroll in topscoredat Course and start Preparing for the DAT. Plan to take it in your Junior year but only when you feel 100% ready. Senior Year
Classes & Activities
1. Complete Major Classes and dental school requirements. Continue taking upper science classes
2. Start building your personal statement and ask for letters of recommendation early.
3. plan to send your complete application early ( an incomplete application will not get review by the committee and will be place in hold)
Good Luck!!