DDS Admissions - FAQ

What is the Dental Program like?
Can I tour the campus?
Is there a pre-Dental program?
How do I apply?
How many applications do you normally receive?
Who is eligible to apply?
What is the minimum competitive academic average needed?
When can pre-requisites be taken?
What Pre-applications coursework is required?
Do I have to take my undergraduate courses at Western? 
Can I take prerequisites in the summer?
Can I repeat a year without penalty?
What is a full courseload?
What is the Dental Aptitude Test?
What is the minimum DAT score that I need?
When do interviews take place?
Who are the interviewers?
What types of questions are asked during the interview?
How are applicants ranked?
Are reference letters/personal statements required?
Are volunteer hours or work experience required?
Can I combine my DDS degree with a Masters or PhD?
Can students transfer from another Dental School?
What do I need to know if I am an International Student?
What standing will my foreign Dental degree have?
What graduate Programs in Dentistry are offered?
What financial aid is available?
Who do I contact for further information?