DAT scores are important – some schools place more emphasis than others – take it when it is best for you
Put effort into essay. Have someone check grammar, spelling, clarity, etc.
References from people who know you well
Idaho Dental Education Program
Preparation Continued:
Become very familiar with the profession – shadow to become more familiar
Pay attention to deadlines
Call to check, but not “bug” the admissions office
Prepare for interviews
Additional Resources for Preparation / Application
American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Website: www.adea.org
AADSAS application available from ADEA
The ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools
can be purchased through the above web-site
May be accessed through your college library
“In this comprehensive book you will find the most authoritative information about applying to and attending dental school in the U.S. and Canada. For advisors, students, and parents. Updated yearly.”
Idaho Dental Education Program
Application process
Complete your AADSAS Application indicating:
Idaho as your state of Residency
Creighton as one of the schools you are applying for admission
Have a copy of your Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) scores sent to Creighton
Complete the Creighton Supplemental Application with the appropriate fee
Idaho Dental Education Program
Application process cont.
Have official transcripts from college course work submitted to Creighton as needed
Have your personal references or pre-dental committee evaluation sent to Creighton
Complete the Idaho Residency Certification form and return it to the IDEP office
Creighton will forward a copy of your application to the IDEP office for consideration by our admissions committee
Idaho Dental Education Program
Application process cont.
IDEP Admissions Committee:
Evaluates academic and non-academic factors
Gives preference to those applicants with highly qualified admissions profiles
Invites top percentage of applicants to ISU in Pocatello for an interview
Selects students to be accepted into the program based upon the above factors
Books, Instruments, and Living Costs are additional
Non-IDEP Creighton Tuition = $45,644
>50% savings by being an IDEP student over 4 years
Average indebtedness of graduating IDEP Students was approximately $165,722 for the class of 2008
DEBT UPON GRADUATION Sources: 2007/08 Survey of Dental Education and Creighton University Financial Aid Office (* = estimated because actual data not available to date)
YEAR
NATIONAL AVG
CREIGHTON AVG
IDEP AVG
2002
$185,070
2003
$191,678
2004
$200,339
2005
$210,495
2006
$246,903
$156,000
2007
$269,124*
$180,000
2008
$293,345*
$176,458
$165,722
2009
$319,746*
$201,425
$153,707
Idaho Dental Education Program
New Facilities
ISU
Moved into updated facility in 1999
In same building as the Idaho Advanced General Dentistry Residency Program
Creighton
Current facility is modern and up-to-date
Plans to renovate existing facility or build new dental school in the upcoming years
